There are 3 ways to get from Appalachian State University to Kannapolis by bus, train, car, or tram
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from ASU Peacock Hall Boone to Charlotte AirportBoone
- Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to KannapolisPiedmont / ...
5h 6m$104–127Drive 98.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Appalachian State University to Kannapolis98.4 mi
2h 10m$18–26Bus, line 5 bus, line 501 tram
- Take the bus from ASU Peacock Hall Boone to Charlotte Airport
- Take the bus from Charlotte Douglas Airport to Transit Center- Bay V5
- Take the tram from CTC Station to JW Clay Blvd Station501
- Take the bus from JW Clay LYNX Station to Rider Transit Center
- Take the bus from Rider Transit Center to Kannapolis Train Station
6h 16m$101–120
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Appalachian State University to Kannapolis is to drive which costs $18 - $26 and takes 2h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Appalachian State University to Kannapolis is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs $18 - $26.
The distance between Appalachian State University and Kannapolis is 135 miles. The road distance is 99 miles.
The best way to get from Appalachian State University to Kannapolis without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 6m and costs $100 - $130.
It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Appalachian State University to Kannapolis, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Appalachian State University to Kannapolis is 99 miles. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Appalachian State University to Kannapolis.
There are 157+ hotels available in Kannapolis.
What companies run services between Appalachian State University, NC, USA and Kannapolis, NC, USA?
There is no direct connection from Appalachian State University to Kannapolis. However, you can walk to ASU Peacock Hall Boone, take the bus to Charlotte Airport, walk to Charlotte Douglas Airport, take the line 5 bus to Transit Center- Bay V, walk to Transit Center- Bay O, take the line 11 bus to Tryon St & 23rd St, walk to Charlotte Amtrak Station, then take the train to Kannapolis. Alternatively, you can drive from Appalachian State University to Kannapolis in around 2h 10m.
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Kannapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–11
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 704-336-7433
- telltransit@charlottenc.gov
- Website
- charlottenc.gov
Tram from CTC Station to JW Clay Blvd Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.charlottenc.gov/CATS/Home
- Phone
- +1 828-327-2340
- reservations@hickoryhop.com
- Website
- hickoryhop.com
Bus from ASU Peacock Hall Boone to Charlotte Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $90–110
- Schedules at
- hickoryhop.com
- Phone
- +1 704-336-7433
- telltransit@charlottenc.gov
- Website
- charlottenc.gov
Bus from Charlotte Douglas Airport to Transit Center- Bay V
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.charlottenc.gov/CATS/Home
- Phone
- (704) 920-7433
- Website
- ckrider.com
Bus from JW Clay LYNX Station to Rider Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Concord Kannapolis Area Transit
Bus from Rider Transit Center to Kannapolis Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Concord Kannapolis Area Transit
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