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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 Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Shepherdstown, followed by Acela. The train journey from Shepherdstown to Baltimore takes 0h 36m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $11 for a 2h 01m 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 Bus, Washington Deluxe and OurBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Shepherdstown takes 140 miles and will cost you around $50. From Charlottesville, the ticket costs about $49 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 Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Shepherdstown, followed by Acela. The train journey from Shepherdstown to Baltimore takes 0h 36m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $11 for a 2h 01m 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 Bus, Washington Deluxe and OurBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Shepherdstown takes 140 miles and will cost you around $50. From Charlottesville, the ticket costs about $49 for a journey of 185 miles.

Airports near Shepherdstown

HGRHagerstown Regional
FDKFrederick

Airlines serving Shepherdstown

KLM
Good (1,455 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,750 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,206 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,218 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,534 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,741 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,519 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,685 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,722 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,181 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,396 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,362 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,164 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,884 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,143 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,898 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (192 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (293 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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Comfort Inn Aikens Center
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 757 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, 732 reviews)
$76+
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Quality Inn Shepherdstown
2 stars
Good (7.6, 35 reviews)
$60+
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Renting a car in Shepherdstown

Expect to pay $3.22 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 $38.61 and $51.48.

Expect to pay $3.22 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 $38.61 and $51.48.