There are 3 ways to get from James Madison University to West Virginia by bus, car, or train
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Bus
best- Take the bus from JMU Godwin Transit Center to Rural King Shopping Centerbus Virginia Breeze
- Take the bus from Wytheville to Charleston, WVbus Charlotte
7h 9m$61–126Drive 224.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from James Madison University to Charlestoncar 224.3 mi
4h 20m$41–60Drive, train (Amtrak)
- Drive from James Madison University to Charlottesvillecar
- Take the train from Charlottesville to Charleston Stationtrain Cardinal
7h 50m$95–194
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from James Madison University to West Virginia is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 20m.
The fastest way to get from James Madison University to West Virginia is to drive which takes 4h 20m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from James Madison University to West Virginia. However, there are services departing from JMU Godwin Transit Center and arriving at Charleston, WV via Wytheville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.
The distance between James Madison University and West Virginia is 324 miles. The road distance is 225.6 miles.
The best way to get from James Madison University to West Virginia without a car is to bus which takes 7h 9m and costs $60 - $130.
It takes approximately 7h 9m to get from James Madison University to West Virginia, including transfers.
James Madison University to West Virginia bus services, operated by Megabus, depart from JMU Godwin Transit Center station.
James Madison University to West Virginia bus services, operated by Megabus, arrive at Rural King Shopping Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between James Madison University to West Virginia is 226 miles. It takes approximately 4h 20m to drive from James Madison University to West Virginia.
There are 41+ hotels available in West Virginia.
What companies run services between James Madison University, VA, USA and West Virginia, USA?
You can take a vehicle from James Madison University to Charleston, WV via JMU Godwin Transit Center, Rural King Shopping Center, and Wytheville in around 7h 9m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Charlottesville to Charleston Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $85–180
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-877-462-6342
- [email protected]
- Website
- us.megabus.com
Bus from JMU Godwin Transit Center to Rural King Shopping Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- https://us.megabus.com
- Adult One-way
- $27–55
- Phone
- +1-800-827-3490
- [email protected]
- Website
- virginiabreeze.drpt.virginia.gov
Bus from JMU Godwin Transit Center to Rural King Shopping Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–40
- Schedules at
- virginiabreeze.drpt.virginia.gov
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Wytheville to Charleston, WV
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–50
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Wytheville to Charleston, WV
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
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