Transportation Assistance Resources in West Virginia

Getting around in West Virginia can be a real challenge. With much of the state rural and mountainous, many residents live far from medical appointments, job sites, grocery stores, and social services — and public transit options are limited outside of a few urban centers like Charleston, Huntington, and Morgantown. If you or someone you support needs help with transportation, you are not alone, and there are programs that may be able to help.

The most important first step for most West Virginia residents is to call 2-1-1 (dial 2-1-1 or text your zip code to 898-211). West Virginia's 2-1-1 helpline connects callers with local transportation resources including volunteer driver programs, community action agency services, and county transit systems that may not be widely advertised. Eligibility and availability vary significantly by county, so a local referral is often the most reliable path to finding real help.

Several statewide and federally-administered programs specifically address transportation access for low-income residents, older adults, people with disabilities, and Medicaid beneficiaries. The guides below outline the most consistent, verifiable options — along with how to access them in West Virginia today.