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How to get fromIndianapolis to West Virginiaby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, train, or subway

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There are 6 ways to get from Indianapolis to West Virginia by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, train, or subway

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Charleston Stationtrain train Cardinal
    8h 16m
    $180–290

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Columbusbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Columbus to Charleston Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0140
    8h 18m
    $48–99

  3. Drive  301.8 mi

    1. Drive from Indianapolis to Charlestoncar car 301.8 mi
    5h 24m
    $56–80

  4. Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane IND - DCA
    2. Take the train from ROCKVILLE MARC wb to Martinsburg W Va Marctrain train
    6h 56m
    $986–1,359

  5. Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway, train

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane IND - IAD
    2. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    3. Take the train from ROCKVILLE MARC wb to Martinsburg W Va Marctrain train
    7h 35m
    $586–1,158

  6. Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane IND - BWI
    2. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Martinsburg W Va Marctrain train
    7h 30m
    $444–1,519

Indianapolis to West Virginia by train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration8h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$180Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 335.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 16m

What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and West Virginia, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Indianapolis to Charleston Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $180–290 and the journey takes 8h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Indianapolis to Charleston Bus Station via Columbus, E Main St & S High St, S Grant Ave & E Mound St, and Columbus in around 8h 18m.

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