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How to get fromKentucky to West Virginiaby bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Kentucky to West Virginia by bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Nashville
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Charleston Stationtrain train Cardinal
    11h 36m
    $203–334

  2. Drive  245.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Louisville to Charlestoncar car 245.6 mi
    4h 3m
    $45–65

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Cambridge, OHbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cambridge to Charlestonbus bus
    13h 15m
    $76–164

  4. Bus, train via Speedway

    1. Take the bus from El Mercadito Grocery - Clarksville, IN to Indianapolisbus bus Memphis
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Charleston Stationtrain train Cardinal
    13h 56m
    $208–340

Kentucky to West Virginia by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration11h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$203Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Kentucky to West Virginia.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 450.1 mi
  • Duration: 11h 36m

What companies run services between Kentucky, USA and West Virginia, USA?

You can take a bus from Louisville, KY to Charleston via Indianapolis Union Station and Cambridge in around 13h 15m.

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