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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

    best
    1. Drive from Lexington to Middletown Station @ Targetcar car
    2. Take the bus from Louisville to Columbusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Columbus to Charlestonbus bus
    13h 32m
    $54–143

  2. Drive  173.5 mi

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

  3. Drive, bus, train

    1. Drive from Lexington to Middletown Station @ Targetcar car
    2. Take the bus from Louisville Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Indianapolis to Charleston Stationtrain train
    15h 3m
    $121–268

  4. Drive, bus via Chillicothe

    1. Drive from Lexington to Middletown Station @ Targetcar car
    2. Take the bus from Louisville to Columbusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Chillicothebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chillicothe to Charleston, WVbus bus
    14h 32m
    $61–173

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 496.4 mi
  • Duration: 13h 32m

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, take the bus to Columbus, then take the bus to Charleston. 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 Bus Station, Indianapolis Union Station, and Indianapolis in around 15h 3m.

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