With a population of 3,252, Ripley is a must-see destination in West Virginia, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Ripley to see all of its attractions.
Although Ripley doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Charleston Yeager (CRW), which is located 51 km from Ripley. The shortest domestic flight to Ripley departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 12m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Ripley. The train journey from Ripley to Alexandria takes 9h 04m and costs around $71 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $144 for a 13h 38m trip.
Another option to get to Ripley is to pick up a car rental from Cleveland, which is about 298 km from Ripley. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Budget, among others, in Cleveland.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ripley and Super 8 by Wyndham Ripley.