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How to get to Charleston, West Virginia by bus?

Directions to Charleston, West Virginia station with public transit

The following transit lines have routes that pass near Charleston, West Virginia

    BusBus: 2, 21, 22, 3, 8.TrainTrain: CARDINAL.

How to get to Charleston, West Virginia station by bus?

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Bus stops near Charleston, West Virginia

  • Lee Street East & Leon Sullivan Way, 5 min walk,
  • Lee Street Triangle, 9 min walk,
  • Laidley Transit Mall, 12 min walk,
  • Charleston Bus Station, 16 min walk,

Train station near Charleston, West Virginia

  • Charleston, 13 min walk,

Bus lines to Charleston, West Virginia station

  • 2, Eastbank,
  • 6, Elkview,
  • 1, St. Albans - West Charleston,
  • 3, Charleston - Dunbar/Institute/Nitro,
  • 4, North Charleston - State Capitol,
  • 5, Charleston - Tyler Mountain/Cross Lanes/Nitro,
  • 7, Charleston - Campbells Creek,
  • 8, Charleston - Sissonville,
  • 11, Oakridge Dr./Wertz Ave.,
  • 12, Garrison Ave/Hillsdale,
  • 13, Beech Avenue,
  • 15, South Hills Loop,
  • 16, South Park/CAMC Memorial,
  • 18, Fort Hill-Montrose,
  • 20, Virginia Street - State Capitol,
  • 21, Charleston - Southridge/Alum Creek,
  • 22, Charleston - Montgomery/Quincy,
  • 23, Charleston - Clendenin,
  • 28, Charleston - Hillcrest/Northgate,
  • 34, State Capitol - Elk City,
Questions & Answers
  • What are the closest stations to Charleston, West Virginia?

    The closest stations to Charleston, West Virginia are:

    • Lee Street East & Leon Sullivan Way is 372 yards away, 5 min walk.
    • Lee Street Triangle is 710 yards away, 9 min walk.
    • Laidley Transit Mall is 961 yards away, 12 min walk.
    • Charleston is 1064 yards away, 13 min walk.
    • Charleston Bus Station is 1318 yards away, 16 min walk.
  • Which bus lines stop near Charleston, West Virginia?

    These bus lines stop near Charleston, West Virginia: 2, 21, 22, 3, 8.

  • What’s the nearest train station to Charleston, West Virginia?

    The nearest train station to Charleston, West Virginia is Charleston. It’s a 13 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest bus stop to Charleston, West Virginia?

    The nearest bus stop to Charleston, West Virginia is Lee Street East & Leon Sullivan Way. It’s a 5 min walk away.

  • What time is the first bus to Charleston, West Virginia?

    The GREYHOUND US0140 is the first bus that goes to Charleston, West Virginia. It stops nearby at 4:23 AM.

  • What time is the last bus to Charleston, West Virginia?

    The GREYHOUND US0140 is the last bus that goes to Charleston, West Virginia. It stops nearby at 4:23 AM.

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Public Transportation to Charleston, West Virginia

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Looking for the nearest stop or station to Charleston, West Virginia? Check out this list of stops closest to your destination: Lee Street East & Leon Sullivan Way; Lee Street Triangle; Laidley Transit Mall; Charleston; Charleston Bus Station.

Bus: 2, 21, 22, 3, 8, 6, 1, 4, 5, 7, GREYHOUND US0140.Train: CARDINAL.

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Charleston, West Virginia Address: Kanawha, WV street in Charleston

Charleston, West Virginia
Charleston, West VirginiaCharleston is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of West Virginia and the seat of Kanawha County. It is at the confluence of the Elk and Kanawha rivers. The population was 48,864 at the 2020 census. According to 2023 census estimates, the city has a population of 46,838. The Charleston metropolitan area had 203,164 residents in 2023. It is the least populous state capital in the United States to be the most populous city in a state. In 1773, William Morris built the first permanent settlement in the Kanawha Valley, Fort Morris. It was built about 20 miles upstream of Charleston at the confluence of Kellys Creek, near the burned ruins of Walter Kelly's cabin, before Lord Dunmore's War, and was used extensively during the American Revolution. In 1794, the town of Charleston was incorporated by the Virginia House of Delegates with the trustees being William Morris, Leonard Morris, and Daniel Boone. Early industries important to Charleston included salt and the first natural gas well. Later, coal became central to economic prosperity in the city and the surrounding area. Today, trade, utilities, government, medicine, and education play central roles in the city's economy. Charleston is the home of the Charleston Dirty Birds of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball and the annual 15-mile (24 km) Charleston Distance Run. Yeager Airport and the University of Charleston are in the city. West Virginia State University is in the area, as are West Virginia University and Marshall University satellite campuses.
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Charleston, WV has 2 transit type(s), including: Bus and Train, operated by several transit agencies, including Kanawha Valley Regional Transportation Authority (krt), Amtrak and Greyhound-us

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Bus lines with stations closest to Charleston, West Virginia