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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 Train. The train journey from Shepherdstown to Baltimore takes 0h 27m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 54m 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 Peter Pan Bus Lines, Bus and OurBus. From Richmond, the bus ride to Shepherdstown takes 110 miles and will cost you around $48. From Philadelphia, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 140 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 Train. The train journey from Shepherdstown to Baltimore takes 0h 27m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 54m 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 Peter Pan Bus Lines, Bus and OurBus. From Richmond, the bus ride to Shepherdstown takes 110 miles and will cost you around $48. From Philadelphia, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 140 miles.

Airports near Shepherdstown

HGRHagerstown Regional
FDKFrederick

Airlines serving Shepherdstown

KLM
Good (1,439 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,676 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,048 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,169 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,087 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,163 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,715 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,522 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,467 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,622 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,652 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,370 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,130 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,171 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,349 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,713 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,121 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (289 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,887 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (188 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, 152 reviews)
$89+
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Holiday Inn Martinsburg By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 418 reviews)
$91+
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Comfort Inn Aikens Center
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 760 reviews)
$67+
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Bavarian Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 494 reviews)
$241+
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Quality Inn Shepherdstown
2 stars
Good (7.5, 32 reviews)
$51+
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Motel 6 Martinsburg Wv
2 stars
Good (7, 286 reviews)
$76+
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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.