There are 4 ways to get from Virginia to West Virginia by bus, train, bus (Greyhound), 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, train
best- Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Richmondbus
- Take the bus from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the train from Charlottesville to Charleston Stationtrain
12h 52m$127–245Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Norfolk to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus Greyhound US0654s
- Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Charleston, WVbus Charlotte
14h 54m$67–152Drive 413.4 mi
- Drive from Virginia Beach to Charlestoncar 413.4 mi
7h 14m$76–109Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Richmond Staples Mill Road Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the train from Charlottesville to Charleston Stationtrain
14h 9m$145–294
Virginia to West Virginia by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Virginia to West Virginia is to drive which costs $75 - $110 and takes 7h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Virginia to West Virginia is to drive which takes 7h 14m and costs $75 - $110.
No, there is no direct bus from Virginia to West Virginia. However, there are services departing from Pacific & 25Th1/2 and arriving at Charleston, WV via Newtown Rd Station, Military Circle Mall, Norfolk and Winston Salem(Trans Center). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 54m.
The distance between Virginia and West Virginia is 455 miles. The road distance is 415.8 miles.
The best way to get from Virginia to West Virginia without a car is to bus and train which takes 12h 52m and costs $120 - $250.
It takes approximately 12h 52m to get from Virginia to West Virginia, including transfers.
Virginia to West Virginia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Norfolk station.
Virginia to West Virginia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Winston Salem(Trans Center) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Virginia to West Virginia is 416 miles. It takes approximately 7h 14m to drive from Virginia to West Virginia.
There are 41+ hotels available in West Virginia.
What companies run services between Virginia, USA and West Virginia, USA?
You can take a bus from Pacific & 25Th1/2 to Charleston, WV via Newtown Rd Station, Military Circle Mall, Military & Poplar Hall, Norfolk, and Winston Salem(Trans Center) in around 14h 54m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Charlottesville to Charleston Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $85–180
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Norfolk to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Charlottesville to Charleston Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $85–180
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Virginia Beach to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–30
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Richmond Staples Mill Road Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Norfolk to Winston Salem(Trans Center)
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Charleston, WV
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–60
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
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