There are 3 ways to get from Kentucky to West Virginia by bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Louisville, KY Bus Station to Columbus - Downtown - Mound Stbus Louisville
- Take the bus from Columbus to Charleston Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0140
9h$39–114Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Charleston Stationtrain Cardinal
11h 36m$133–274Drive 245.6 mi
- Drive from Louisville to Charlestoncar 245.6 mi
4h 3m$45–65
Kentucky to West Virginia by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kentucky to West Virginia is to drive which costs $45 - $65 and takes 4h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Kentucky to West Virginia is to drive which takes 4h 3m and costs $45 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Kentucky station to West Virginia station. However, there are services departing from Louisville, KY Bus Station and arriving at Charleston Bus Station via Columbus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.
The distance between Kentucky and West Virginia is 401 miles. The road distance is 247 miles.
The best way to get from Kentucky to West Virginia without a car is to bus which takes 9h and costs $35 - $120.
It takes approximately 9h to get from Kentucky to West Virginia, including transfers.
Kentucky to West Virginia bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Louisville, KY Bus Station.
Kentucky to West Virginia bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Columbus - Downtown - Mound St station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kentucky to West Virginia is 247 miles. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Kentucky to West Virginia.
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What companies run services between Kentucky, USA and West Virginia, USA?
You can take a bus from Louisville, KY Bus Station to Charleston Bus Station via Columbus in around 9h.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Indianapolis to Charleston Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $110–230
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Louisville, KY Bus Station to Columbus - Downtown - Mound St
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–60
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Bus from Columbus to Charleston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–55
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Columbus to Charleston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $22–45
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