There are 3 ways to get from Fairfax to West Virginia by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Alexandria to Charleston Stationtrain Cardinal
11h 7m$122–252Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Morgantown Mountaineer Station WVUbus Greyhound US0430
- Take the bus from Morgantown to Charlestonbus Bsb 2 / ...
11h 16m$50–129Drive 319.8 mi
- Drive from Fairfax to Charlestoncar 319.8 mi
5h 40m$59–85
Fairfax to West Virginia by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fairfax to West Virginia is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Fairfax to West Virginia is to drive which takes 5h 40m and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Fairfax to West Virginia. However, there are services departing from Monument Dr Transit Center Bay D and arriving at Charleston via New Hampshire Av NW+24 St NW, Washington Union Station and Morgantown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Fairfax to West Virginia station. However, there are services departing from Alexandria and arriving at Charleston Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 7m.
The distance between Fairfax and West Virginia is 391 miles. The road distance is 321.6 miles.
The best way to get from Fairfax to West Virginia without a car is to train which takes 11h 7m and costs $120 - $260.
It takes approximately 11h 7m to get from Fairfax to West Virginia, including transfers.
Fairfax to West Virginia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Fairfax to West Virginia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alexandria station.
The best way to get from Fairfax to West Virginia is to train which takes 11h 7m and costs $120 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $130 and takes 11h 16m.
What companies run services between Fairfax, VA, USA and West Virginia, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Charleston Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $120–250 and the journey takes 9h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Monument Dr Transit Center Bay D to Charleston via Virginia Ave Nw and 21St St Nw, New Hampshire Av NW+24 St NW, Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE, Washington Union Station, Morgantown Mountaineer Station WVU, and Morgantown in around 11h 16m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Alexandria to Charleston Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $120–250
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Morgantown Mountaineer Station WVU
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Morgantown to Charleston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Morgantown to Charleston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–55
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Fairfax to West Virginia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Morgantown Mountaineer Station WVU.
Fairfax to West Virginia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charleston Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fairfax to West Virginia is 322 miles. It takes approximately 5h 40m to drive from Fairfax to West Virginia.
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