With a population of 295, Harpers Ferry 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 Harpers Ferry to see all of its attractions.
Although Harpers Ferry doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Frederick (FDK), which is located 33 km from Harpers Ferry. The shortest domestic flight to Harpers Ferry departs from Miami and takes around 2h 34m.
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Harpers Ferry, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Harpers Ferry to Baltimore takes 0h 27m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Richmond, expect to pay about $18 for a 1h 53m trip. The train station in Harpers Ferry is called Harpers Ferry, and is located 0.7 km from the city center.
Another option to get to Harpers Ferry is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 77 km from Harpers Ferry. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in Washington, D.C..
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Harpers Ferry, including Megabus, Peter Pan Bus Lines and CoachRun. From Baltimore, the bus ride to Harpers Ferry takes 72 km and will cost you around $12. From Philadelphia, the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 274 km.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Harpers Ferry (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Harpers Ferry is Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 50% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.