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How to get fromPhiladelphia to Kannapolisby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Philadelphia to Kannapolis by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane PHL - CLT
    2. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Kannapolistrain train
    5h 55m
    $125–257

  2. Drive 490.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Kannapoliscar car 490.9 mi
    9h 13m
    $90–130

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Kannapolistrain train Carolinian
    13h 13m
    $190–380

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670
    18h 8m
    $92–165

  5. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane plane PHL - GSO
    2. Take the train from High Point to Kannapolistrain train
    6h 11m
    $148–811

  6. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane EWR - CLT
    3. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Kannapolistrain train
    6h 43m
    $148–404

  7. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane PHL - RDU
    2. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Kannapolistrain train
    7h 37m
    $154–559

  8. Bus to Lehigh Valley International Airport, fly to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane ABE - CLT
    3. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Kannapolistrain train
    7h 54m
    $129–619

  9. Train to Harrisburg International Airport, fly to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Harrisburgtrain train
    2. Fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane MDT - CLT
    3. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Kannapolistrain train
    8h 13m
    $217–1,191

Philadelphia to Kannapolis by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration13h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$190Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 492.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 55m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Kannapolis, NC, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to Kannapolis once daily. Tickets cost $190–380 and the journey takes 13h 13m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $85–160 and the journey takes 14h 30m.

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