There are 3 ways to get from Lexington to West Virginia by car, bus, or train
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Drive, bus
best- Drive from Lexington to Middletown Station @ Targetcar
- Take the bus from Louisville, KY Bus Station to Columbus - Downtown - Mound Stbus
- Take the bus from Columbus to Charleston Bus Stationbus
12h 51m$53–138Drive 173.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lexington to Charlestoncar 173.5 mi
2h 56m$32–46Drive, bus, train (Amtrak)
- Drive from Lexington to Middletown Station @ Targetcar
- Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Charleston Stationtrain
15h 27m$146–298
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lexington to West Virginia is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 2h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Lexington to West Virginia is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs $30 - $50.
The distance between Lexington and West Virginia is 485 miles. The road distance is 174.6 miles.
It takes approximately 12h 51m to get from Lexington to West Virginia, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Lexington to West Virginia is 175 miles. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Lexington to West Virginia.
There are 39+ hotels available in West Virginia.
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 Bus Station, take the bus to Columbus - Downtown - Mound St, then take the bus to Charleston Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Lexington to Charleston Station via Middletown Station @ Target, S 5th @ W Jefferson, W Jefferson @ S 6th, W Broadway @ S 10th, Louisville, KY, Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station), and Indianapolis in around 15h 27m.
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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