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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 Atlanta and takes around 1h 40m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Shepherdstown, followed by Acela. The train journey from Shepherdstown to Baltimore takes 0h 33m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 51m 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 Movly, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Shepherdstown, including Peter Pan Bus Lines, Washington Deluxe and OurBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Shepherdstown takes 225 km and will cost you around $25. From New York, the ticket costs about $57 for a journey of 314 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 Atlanta and takes around 1h 40m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Shepherdstown, followed by Acela. The train journey from Shepherdstown to Baltimore takes 0h 33m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 51m 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 Movly, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Shepherdstown, including Peter Pan Bus Lines, Washington Deluxe and OurBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Shepherdstown takes 225 km and will cost you around $25. From New York, the ticket costs about $57 for a journey of 314 km.

Airports near Shepherdstown

HGRHagerstown Regional
FDKFrederick

Airlines serving Shepherdstown

KLM
Good (1,442 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,690 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,088 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,200 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,094 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,191 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,717 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,523 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,485 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,646 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,660 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,374 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,140 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,353 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,174 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,775 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,124 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,891 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (290 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (191 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, 158 reviews)
$89+
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Holiday Inn Martinsburg By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 419 reviews)
$91+
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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, 728 reviews)
$71+
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Quality Inn Shepherdstown
2 stars
Good (7.5, 33 reviews)
$58+
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Motel 6 Martinsburg Wv
2 stars
Good (7, 286 reviews)
$78+
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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.