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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 prices starting from $32. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 50m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $32, and a train costs an average of $32.
Distance: 113 miles (182 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$33 Average price Cheapest | $26 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 20m Average total duration Fastest 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Kannapolis, NC to Raleigh, NC:
A train is $12 (€10) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Kannapolis, NC to Raleigh, NC costing on average $46 (€37).
A train is $389 (€314) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kannapolis, NC to Raleigh, NC costing on average $422 (€341).
Other travel options to Raleigh, NC take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 50m.
Bus takes on average 3h 58m.
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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.
2:33 PM4h39Kannapolis, NC7:12 PMRaleigh, NC$331One-way0 transfers
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2:33 PM4h39Kannapolis, NC7:12 PMRaleigh, NC$331One-way0 transfers
Fastest
10:15 AM3h30Kannapolis, NC1:45 PMRaleigh, NC$741One-way0 transfers
Other options
3:05 PM5h50Kannapolis, NC8:55 PMRaleigh, NC$841One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Kannapolis, NC to Raleigh, NC:
A train is $12 (€10) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Kannapolis, NC to Raleigh, NC costing on average $46 (€37).
A train is $389 (€314) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kannapolis, NC to Raleigh, NC costing on average $422 (€341).
Other travel options to Raleigh, NC take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 50m.
Bus takes on average 3h 58m.
- Around 24 flights per day.
- Around 4 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 Amtrak to go to Raleigh, NC by train.
- 4 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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