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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 32 km from Shepherdstown. The shortest domestic flight to Shepherdstown departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 15m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Shepherdstown, followed by Acela. The train journey from Shepherdstown to Baltimore takes 0h 28m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Wilmington, expect to pay about $17 for a 1h 44m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Shepherdstown is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 88 km from Shepherdstown. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Shepherdstown, including Peter Pan Bus Lines, Bus and Washington Deluxe. From New York, the bus ride to Shepherdstown takes 338 km and will cost you around $29. From Norfolk, the ticket costs about $27 for a journey of 443 km.

Plane

Although Shepherdstown doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Hagerstown Regional (HGR), which is located 32 km from Shepherdstown. The shortest domestic flight to Shepherdstown departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 15m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Shepherdstown, followed by Acela. The train journey from Shepherdstown to Baltimore takes 0h 28m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Wilmington, expect to pay about $17 for a 1h 44m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Shepherdstown is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 88 km from Shepherdstown. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Shepherdstown, including Peter Pan Bus Lines, Bus and Washington Deluxe. From New York, the bus ride to Shepherdstown takes 338 km and will cost you around $29. From Norfolk, the ticket costs about $27 for a journey of 443 km.

Airports near Shepherdstown

HGRHagerstown Regional
FDKFrederick

Airlines serving Shepherdstown

KLM
Good (1,425 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,549 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,010 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,071 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,038 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,680 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,432 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,064 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,500 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,493 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,319 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,591 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,080 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,141 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,383 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,079 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (281 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,904 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,889 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Shepherdstown

Most booked hotels in Shepherdstown

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Home2 Suites by Hilton Martinsburg
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 221 reviews)
$102+
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Tru by Hilton Martinsburg
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 130 reviews)
$98+
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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, 720 reviews)
$75+
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Quality Inn Shepherdstown
2 stars
Excellent (8, 29 reviews)
$76+
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Quality Suites
2 stars
Good (6.6, 550 reviews)
$46+
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Renting a car in Shepherdstown

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51.