NC → NC · about 105 miles
Cary to Kannapolis train schedule
Amtrak runs 28 direct trains a week from Cary to Kannapolis. The fastest takes 2 hours 16 minutes; the first train leaves at 6:42 AM and the last at 7:28 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Trains a week
- 28
- Fastest trip
- 2h 16m
- First train
- 6:42 AM
- Last train
- 7:28 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Cary and arrives at Kannapolis. Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Rail company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:42 AM | 8:58 AM | 2h 16m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 10:12 AM | 12:41 PM | 2h 29m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 12:57 PM | 3:26 PM | 2h 29m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:28 PM | 10:11 PM | 2h 43m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Cary Where you get off in Kannapolis The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Cary
- Cary Amtrak station Map of Cary Amtrak station (Google Maps)
Where the train stops in Kannapolis
- Kannapolis Amtrak station Map of Kannapolis Amtrak station (Google Maps)
Return trip: Kannapolis to Cary
Questions
How long is the train from Cary to Kannapolis?
The fastest direct train takes 2 hours 16 minutes; the typical trip is 2 hours 29 minutes.
What time is the first train from Cary to Kannapolis?
The earliest departure is at 6:42 AM (Daily) and the last at 7:28 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Cary to Kannapolis?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Cary?
Trains to Kannapolis leave from Cary Amtrak station.