West Virginia has multiple Amtrak train stations, including in Charleston, the state capital. Long-distance trains stop at both Charleston and several small towns across the state, so service is limited, particularly on the Cardinal route that operates only three days per week. Explore the list of Amtrak stations and routes in West Virginia below to plan your trip.

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West Virginia Amtrak Stations

StationRoute
Alderson, WV (ALD) Cardinal
Charleston, WV (CHW) Cardinal
Harpers Ferry, WV (HFY)Floridian
Hinton, WV (HIN)Cardinal
Huntington, WV (HUN) Cardinal
Martinsburg, WV (MRB)Floridian
Montgomery, WV (MNG)Cardinal
Prince, WV (PRC)Cardinal
Thurmond, WV (THN) Cardinal
White Sulphur Springs, WV (WSS) Cardinal

West Virginia Amtrak Routes

  • Cardinal: NYC-Chicago
  • Floridian: Chicago-Miami

Tips and Things to Know

  • The Hills to Hills shuttle offers transportation from the Thurmond and Prince Amtrak stations.
  • Charleston has an international airport (CRW) if you want to use it before or after your train trip.
  • Charleston also has rental cars, a great option for reaching the New River Gorge National Park.
  • Harpers Ferry is full of Civil War history and is near the Appalachian Trail and other hiking trails.
  • You can visit the Hinton Railroad Museum and check out the Hilton Railroad Days Festival in Hinton.
  • The Greenbrier, a National Historic Landmark and one of America’s oldest resorts, is next to the White Sulphur Springs station.

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Last updated November 2025