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How to get fromLexington to West Virginiaby car, bus, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Lexington to West Virginia by car, bus, or train

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  1. Drive, bus, train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Drive from Lexington to Middletown Station @ Targetcar car
    2. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Indianapolis to Charleston Stationtrain train
    15h 27m
    $216–358

  2. Drive  173.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lexington to Charlestoncar car 173.5 mi
    2h 56m
    $32–46

  3. Drive, bus

    1. Drive from Lexington to Middletown Station @ Targetcar car
    2. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Cambridge, OHbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Cambridge to Charlestonbus bus
    17h 6m
    $89–188

  4. Drive, bus, train via Speedway

    1. Drive from Lexington to Middletown Station @ Targetcar car
    2. Take the bus from El Mercadito Grocery - Clarksville, IN to Indianapolisbus bus
    3. Take the train from Indianapolis to Charleston Stationtrain train
    17h 8m
    $220–360

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  • Distance: 534.3 mi
  • Duration: 15h 27m

What companies run services between Lexington, KY, USA and West Virginia, USA?

There is no direct connection from Lexington to West Virginia. However, you can drive to Middletown Station @ Target, take the line 31 bus to S 5th @ W Jefferson, walk to W Jefferson @ S 6th, take the line 10 bus to W Broadway @ S 10th, walk to Louisville, KY, take the bus to Indianapolis Union Station, walk to Indianapolis, then take the train to Charleston Station. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Lexington to Charleston via Middletown Station @ Target, S 5th @ W Jefferson, W Jefferson @ S 6th, W Broadway @ S 10th, Louisville, KY, Indianapolis Union Station, and Cambridge in around 17h 6m.

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