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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Shepherdstown travel guide

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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 November
Estimated hotel price
$67
1 night at 3-star hotel
Shepherdstown in November
Estimated hotel price
$67
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 Miami and takes around 2h 35m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Shepherdstown, followed by Acela. The train journey from Shepherdstown to Philadelphia takes 2h 06m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newark, expect to pay about $22 for a 3h 16m 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 Sixt, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Shepherdstown, including Bus, OurBus and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Richmond, the bus ride to Shepherdstown takes 110 miles and will cost you around $49. From Philadelphia, the ticket costs about $25 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 Miami and takes around 2h 35m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Shepherdstown, followed by Acela. The train journey from Shepherdstown to Philadelphia takes 2h 06m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newark, expect to pay about $22 for a 3h 16m 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 Sixt, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Shepherdstown, including Bus, OurBus and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Richmond, the bus ride to Shepherdstown takes 110 miles and will cost you around $49. From Philadelphia, the ticket costs about $25 for a journey of 140 miles.

Airports near Shepherdstown

HGRHagerstown Regional
FDKFrederick

Airlines serving Shepherdstown

KLM
Good (1,366 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,091 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,983 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,819 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,861 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,472 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,286 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,594 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,678 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,416 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,092 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,351 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,306 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,224 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,912 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,320 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (924 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,000 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,916 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (266 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 (9.3, 205 reviews)
$115+
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Holiday Inn Martinsburg
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 381 reviews)
$121+
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Bavarian Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 498 reviews)
$241+
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Hampton Inn Martinsburg
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 702 reviews)
$128+
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Quality Suites
2 stars
Good (6.6, 527 reviews)
$71+
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Apm Inn & Suites
2 stars
Good (6.2, 313 reviews)
$63+
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Renting a car in Shepherdstown

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.70 and $56.93. The most frequently booked car type in Shepherdstown is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 23% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.70 and $56.93. The most frequently booked car type in Shepherdstown is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 23% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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