There are 2 ways to get from Gainesville to West Virginia by train (Amtrak) or car
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The cheapest way to get from Gainesville to West Virginia is to drive which costs $55 - $80 and takes 5h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Gainesville to West Virginia is to drive which takes 5h 21m and costs $55 - $80.
No, there is no direct train from Gainesville station to West Virginia station. However, there are services departing from Manassas Amtrak Station and arriving at Charleston Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 51m.
The distance between Gainesville and West Virginia is 361 miles. The road distance is 305.5 miles.
The best way to get from Gainesville to West Virginia without a car is to train which takes 8h 51m and costs $130 - $260.
It takes approximately 8h 51m to get from Gainesville to West Virginia, including transfers.
Gainesville to West Virginia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Manassas Amtrak Station.
Gainesville to West Virginia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charleston Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gainesville to West Virginia is 305 miles. It takes approximately 5h 21m to drive from Gainesville to West Virginia.
There are 40+ hotels available in West Virginia.
What companies run services between Gainesville, VA, USA and West Virginia, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Manassas Amtrak Station to Charleston Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $110–230 and the journey takes 8h 37m.
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- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Manassas Amtrak Station to Charleston Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 37m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $110–230
- Website
- Amtrak
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