There are 3 ways to get from Potomac to West Virginia by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Charleston Stationtrain Cardinal
11h 13m$99–225Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Morgantown Mountaineer Station WVUbus Greyhound US0430
- Take the bus from Morgantown, WV to Charleston Transit Mallbus Morgantown-Charleston / ...
11h 28m$51–115Drive 336.1 mi
- Drive from Potomac to Charlestoncar 336.1 mi
5h 55m$62–89
Potomac to West Virginia by bus, subway, and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Potomac to West Virginia is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 5h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Potomac to West Virginia is to drive which takes 5h 55m and costs $60 - $90.
No, there is no direct bus from Potomac to West Virginia. However, there are services departing from Falls Rd+River Rd and arriving at Charleston Transit Mall via Friendship Heights+Bay C, Wisconsin Av NW+Albemarle St NW, Washington Union Station and Morgantown, WV. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Potomac to West Virginia station. However, there are services departing from Friendship Heights, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at Charleston Station via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 13m.
The distance between Potomac and West Virginia is 401 miles. The road distance is 338.1 miles.
The best way to get from Potomac to West Virginia without a car is to train which takes 11h 13m and costs $95 - $230.
It takes approximately 11h 13m to get from Potomac to West Virginia, including transfers.
Potomac to West Virginia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Potomac to West Virginia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Potomac to West Virginia is to train which takes 11h 13m and costs $95 - $230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $120 and takes 11h 28m.
What companies run services between Potomac, Montgomery County, MD, USA and West Virginia, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Charleston Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $95–220 and the journey takes 9h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Falls Rd+River Rd to Charleston Transit Mall via Friendship Heights+Bay J, Friendship Heights+Bay C, Wisconsin Av NW+Albemarle St NW, Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE, Washington Union Station, and Morgantown, WV in around 11h 28m.
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- +1 800-872-7245
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Train from Washington Union Station to Charleston Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $95–220
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
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- +1 214-849-8100
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- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Morgantown Mountaineer Station WVU
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Potomac to West Virginia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Morgantown Mountaineer Station WVU.
Potomac to West Virginia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charleston Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Potomac to West Virginia is 338 miles. It takes approximately 5h 55m to drive from Potomac to West Virginia.
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