There are 3 ways to get from Washington to New River Gorge Bridge by plane, taxi, train (Amtrak), 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.
Fly, taxi
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Yeager Airport (CRW)plane DCA - CRW
- Take the taxi from Yeager Airport (CRW) to New River Gorge Bridgetaxi
3h$173–614Drive 295.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington to New River Gorge Bridgecar 295.4 mi
6h 6m$53–76Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Thurmond Stationtrain Cardinal
8h 37m$221–326
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Yeager Airport (CRW) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Washington to New River Gorge Bridge is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 6h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to New River Gorge Bridge is to fly and taxi which takes 3h and costs $170 - $650.
No, there is no direct train from Washington station to New River Gorge Bridge station. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Thurmond Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 37m.
The distance between Washington and New River Gorge Bridge is 304 miles. The road distance is 297.1 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to New River Gorge Bridge without a car is to train which takes 8h 37m and costs $220 - $330.
It takes approximately 3h to get from Washington to New River Gorge Bridge, including transfers.
Washington to New River Gorge Bridge train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to New River Gorge Bridge train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Thurmond Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to New River Gorge Bridge is 297 miles. It takes approximately 6h 6m to drive from Washington to New River Gorge Bridge.
There are 79+ hotels available in New River Gorge Bridge.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and New River Gorge Bridge, WV, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Thurmond Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $170–280 and the journey takes 8h.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Yeager Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–490
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Thurmond Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $170–280
- Website
- Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Estimated price
- $100–130
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