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How to get fromWest Virginia to Lexingtonby bus, car, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from West Virginia to Lexington by bus, car, or train

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  1. Bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Charleston to Columbusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Columbus to Louisvillebus bus
    3. Drive from Middletown Station @ Target to Lexingtoncar car
    13h 38m
    $54–142

  2. Drive  173.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charleston to Lexingtoncar car 173.8 mi
    2h 56m
    $32–46

  3. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Charleston Station to Indianapolistrain train
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Drive from Middletown Station @ Target to Lexingtoncar car
    15h 14m
    $125–266

  4. Bus, drive via Chillicothe

    1. Take the bus from Charleston, WV to Chillicothebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chillicothe to Columbus - Mound Stbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Columbus to Louisvillebus bus
    4. Drive from Middletown Station @ Target to Lexingtoncar car
    14h 43m
    $62–173

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 498.4 mi
  • Duration: 13h 38m

What companies run services between West Virginia, USA and Lexington, KY, USA?

There is no direct connection from West Virginia to Lexington. However, you can take the bus to Columbus, take the bus to Louisville, walk to Chestnut @ 13th, take the line 21 bus to Chestnut @ 8th, walk to S 5th @ W Jefferson, take the line 31 bus to Middletown Station @ Target, then drive to Lexington. Alternatively, you can take a train from Charleston Station to Lexington via Indianapolis, Indianapolis Union Station, Louisville Bus Station, Chestnut @ 13th, Chestnut @ 8th, S 5th @ W Jefferson, and Middletown Station @ Target in around 15h 14m.

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