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Compare train, bus, and flight for Kannapolis, NC to Raleigh, NC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kannapolis, NC to Raleigh, NC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $34 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 23m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $34, while a flight costs an average of $608.
Distance: 113 miles (182 km)
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$34 Average price Cheapest | $608 Average price | $50 Average price | $26 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 23m Average total duration Fastest 2h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 41m Average total duration 2h 41m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration 3h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Kannapolis, NC to Raleigh, NC
Compare the available ways to get from Kannapolis, NC to Raleigh, NC, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Kannapolis, NC to Raleigh, NC:
A train is $16 (€14) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Kannapolis, NC to Raleigh, NC costing on average $50 (€42).
A train is $575 (€481) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kannapolis, NC to Raleigh, NC costing on average $608 (€509).
Other travel options to Raleigh, NC take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 20m.
Flight takes on average 4h 41m.
Tickets start at around $34 (€28) compared to roughly $26 (€21) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$8 (-€6). The journey takes 2h 53m versus 2h 13m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Kannapolis, NC to Raleigh, NC
How to get from Kannapolis, NC to Raleigh, NC by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Kannapolis, NC to Raleigh, NC is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 6:10 AM3h25Salisbury, Andrews St / N Long St (Citgo)9:35 AMRaleigh, Bus Station$351One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 6:10 AM3h25Salisbury, Andrews St / N Long St (Citgo)9:35 AMRaleigh, Bus Station$351One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- AA30721:00 PM0h59Douglas International Airport1:59 PMRaleigh-Durham International Airport$4911One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 76 Piedmont5:30 PM2h40Kannapolis station, Kannapolis, NC8:10 PMRaleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC$371One-way0 transfers
- 74 Piedmont2:45 PM2h51Kannapolis station, Kannapolis, NC5:36 PMRaleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC$371One-way0 transfers
- · 7:15 PM5h15Salisbury, Andrews St / N Long St (Citgo)12:30 AMRaleigh, Bus Station$591One-way1 transfer
- · 11:00 AM5h55Salisbury, Andrews St / N Long St (Citgo)4:55 PMRaleigh, Bus Station$591One-way1 transfer
- AA27042:30 PM0h59Douglas International Airport3:29 PMRaleigh-Durham International Airport$4911One-way0 transfers
- AA17537:26 AM1h00Douglas International Airport8:26 AMRaleigh-Durham International Airport$4911One-way0 transfers
- AA27995:17 PM1h01Douglas International Airport6:18 PMRaleigh-Durham International Airport$4911One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Kannapolis, NC to Raleigh, NC:
A train is $16 (€14) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Kannapolis, NC to Raleigh, NC costing on average $50 (€42).
A train is $575 (€481) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kannapolis, NC to Raleigh, NC costing on average $608 (€509).
Other travel options to Raleigh, NC take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 20m.
Flight takes on average 4h 41m.
- Around 23 flights per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Kannapolis, NC and Raleigh, NC as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Douglas International Airport and arrive in Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Kannapolis station, Kannapolis, NC and arrive in Raleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC.
- Buses mostly depart from Salisbury, Andrews St / N Long St (Citgo) and arrive in Raleigh, Bus Station.
- Travel with Greyhound to go to Raleigh, NC by bus.
- Travel with American Airlines, Republic Airlines, psa airlines to go to Raleigh, NC by flight.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Raleigh, NC by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with Greyhound.
- 8 direct flights per day with American Airlines.
- 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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