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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Shepherdstown travel guide

Shepherdstown Tourism | Shepherdstown Guide

You're Going to Love Shepherdstown

With a population of 2,079, Shepherdstown 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 Shepherdstown to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Shepherdstown

Shepherdstown in February
Estimated hotel price
$85
1 night at 3-star hotel
Shepherdstown in February
Estimated hotel price
$85
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Shepherdstown in July, when the average temperature is 73.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 86 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 21.2 °F, with an average temperature of 30.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 4.2″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Shepherdstown, with an average rainfall of 2.6″.

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How to Get to Shepherdstown

Plane

Although Shepherdstown doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Hagerstown Regional (HGR), which is located 20 miles from Shepherdstown. The shortest domestic flight to Shepherdstown departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 42m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Shepherdstown, followed by Acela. The train journey from Shepherdstown to Philadelphia takes 1h 43m and costs around $39 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $22 for a 2h 53m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Shepherdstown is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 55 miles from Shepherdstown. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Shepherdstown, including Washington Deluxe, Bus and OurBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Shepherdstown takes 110 miles and will cost you around $54. From Charlottesville, the ticket costs about $53 for a journey of 185 miles.

Plane

Although Shepherdstown doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Hagerstown Regional (HGR), which is located 20 miles from Shepherdstown. The shortest domestic flight to Shepherdstown departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 42m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Shepherdstown, followed by Acela. The train journey from Shepherdstown to Philadelphia takes 1h 43m and costs around $39 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $22 for a 2h 53m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Shepherdstown is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 55 miles from Shepherdstown. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Shepherdstown, including Washington Deluxe, Bus and OurBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Shepherdstown takes 110 miles and will cost you around $54. From Charlottesville, the ticket costs about $53 for a journey of 185 miles.

Airports near Shepherdstown

HGRHagerstown Regional
FDKFrederick

Airlines serving Shepherdstown

KLM
Good (1,443 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,705 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,127 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,208 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,100 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,528 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,490 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,667 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,674 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,375 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,174 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,356 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,148 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,130 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,808 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (192 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (290 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,891 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Shepherdstown

Most booked hotels in Shepherdstown

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Tru by Hilton Martinsburg
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 159 reviews)
$89+
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Holiday Inn Martinsburg By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 420 reviews)
$92+
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Bavarian Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 494 reviews)
$241+
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Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Martinsburg
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 275 reviews)
$105+
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Hampton Inn Martinsburg
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 730 reviews)
$71+
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Quality Inn Shepherdstown
2 stars
Good (7.6, 35 reviews)
$58+
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Renting a car in Shepherdstown

Expect to pay $3.14 per gallon in Shepherdstown (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $37.70 and $50.27.

Expect to pay $3.14 per gallon in Shepherdstown (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $37.70 and $50.27.