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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 Wilmington and takes around 1h 18m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Shepherdstown, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Shepherdstown to Richmond takes 2h 00m and costs around $19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $11 for a 2h 09m 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 Sixt and Turo, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Shepherdstown, including Washington Deluxe, Peter Pan Bus Lines and Bus.

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 Wilmington and takes around 1h 18m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Shepherdstown, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Shepherdstown to Richmond takes 2h 00m and costs around $19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $11 for a 2h 09m 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 Sixt and Turo, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Shepherdstown, including Washington Deluxe, Peter Pan Bus Lines and Bus.

Airports near Shepherdstown

HGRHagerstown Regional
FDKFrederick

Airlines serving Shepherdstown

KLM
Good (1,435 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,626 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,014 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,132 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,058 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,698 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,448 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,515 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,571 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,348 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,111 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,633 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,343 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,158 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,580 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,902 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,100 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (286 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (185 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, 145 reviews)
$91+
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Comfort Inn Aikens Center
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 755 reviews)
$67+
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Bavarian Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 494 reviews)
$241+
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Hampton Inn Martinsburg
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 727 reviews)
$63+
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Quality Inn Shepherdstown
2 stars
Good (7.6, 32 reviews)
$48+
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Motel 6 Martinsburg Wv
2 stars
Good (7, 286 reviews)
$74+
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Renting a car in Shepherdstown

Expect to pay $3.26 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 $39.07 and $52.09.

Expect to pay $3.26 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 $39.07 and $52.09.