There are 3 ways to get from West Virginia to Washington DC by bus (Greyhound), 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Charleston to Morgantownbus Bsb 1 / ...
- Take the bus from Morgantown Mountaineer Station WVU to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0164
9h 25m$54–115Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Charleston Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Cardinal
10h 34m$213–326Drive 335.1 mi
- Drive from Charleston to Washington DCcar 335.1 mi
5h 56m$60–86
West Virginia to Washington DC by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from West Virginia to Washington DC is to drive which costs $55 - $90 and takes 5h 56m.
The fastest way to get from West Virginia to Washington DC is to drive which takes 5h 56m and costs $55 - $90.
No, there is no direct bus from West Virginia to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from Charleston and arriving at I St NW+15 St NW via Morgantown Mountaineer Station WVU and H St NE+Union Station Garage. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from West Virginia station to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from Charleston Station and arriving at Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 34m.
The distance between West Virginia and Washington DC is 378 miles. The road distance is 337.1 miles.
The best way to get from West Virginia to Washington DC without a car is to bus which takes 9h 25m and costs $50 - $120.
It takes approximately 9h 25m to get from West Virginia to Washington DC, including transfers.
West Virginia to Washington DC bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Charleston station.
West Virginia to Washington DC train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charleston Station.
The best way to get from West Virginia to Washington DC is to bus which takes 9h 25m and costs $50 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $210 - $330 and takes 10h 34m.
What companies run services between West Virginia, USA and Washington DC, USA?
You can take a bus from Charleston to Washington DC via Morgantown, Morgantown Mountaineer Station WVU, Washington Union Station, H St NE+Union Station Garage, and I St NW+15 St NW in around 9h 25m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Charleston Station to Washington Union Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $210–330 and the journey takes 10h 13m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
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- Amtrak
Train from Charleston Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 13m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $210–330
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Charleston to Morgantown
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–55
- Website
- Barons Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
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- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Morgantown Mountaineer Station WVU to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
West Virginia to Washington DC bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Morgantown station.
West Virginia to Washington DC train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between West Virginia to Washington DC is 337 miles. It takes approximately 5h 56m to drive from West Virginia to Washington DC.
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