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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. Shepherdstown deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Shepherdstown

Shepherdstown in January
Estimated hotel price
$89
1 night at 3-star hotel
Shepherdstown in January
Estimated hotel price
$89
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 45m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Shepherdstown, followed by Acela. The train journey from Shepherdstown to Philadelphia takes 1h 51m and costs around $11 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 OurBus, Amtrak and Washington Deluxe. From Baltimore, the bus ride to Shepherdstown takes 70 miles and will cost you around $38. From Richmond, the ticket costs about $38 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 45m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Shepherdstown, followed by Acela. The train journey from Shepherdstown to Philadelphia takes 1h 51m and costs around $11 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 OurBus, Amtrak and Washington Deluxe. From Baltimore, the bus ride to Shepherdstown takes 70 miles and will cost you around $38. From Richmond, the ticket costs about $38 for a journey of 140 miles.

Airports near Shepherdstown

HGRHagerstown Regional
FDKFrederick

Airlines serving Shepherdstown

KLM
Good (1,467 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,776 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,261 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,248 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,133 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,403 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,542 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,746 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,539 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,703 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,783 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,183 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,370 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,424 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,194 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,992 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,163 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,895 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (198 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)
$88+
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Holiday Inn Martinsburg By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 421 reviews)
$88+
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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)
$72+
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Quality Inn Shepherdstown
2 stars
Good (7.8, 36 reviews)
$58+
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Quality Suites
3 stars
Good (6.6, 558 reviews)
$52+
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Renting a car in Shepherdstown

Expect to pay $3.29 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 $39.52 and $52.69.

Expect to pay $3.29 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 $39.52 and $52.69.