Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring 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.

When to visit Shepherdstown

Shepherdstown in January
Estimated hotel price
$150
1 night at 3-star hotel
Shepherdstown in January
Estimated hotel price
$150
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Shepherdstown in July, when the average temperature is 23 °C, and the highest can go up to 30 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -6 °C, with an average temperature of -1 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 107 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Shepherdstown, with an average rainfall of 66 mm.

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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 flight to Shepherdstown from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 26h 59m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Shepherdstown, followed by Acela. The train journey from Shepherdstown to Philadelphia takes 2h 01m and costs around $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $37 for a 2h 57m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Shepherdstown, including OurBus, Washington Deluxe and CoachRun. From Richmond, the bus ride to Shepherdstown takes 225 km and will cost you around $64. From New York, the ticket costs about $81 for a journey of 418 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 flight to Shepherdstown from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 26h 59m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Shepherdstown, followed by Acela. The train journey from Shepherdstown to Philadelphia takes 2h 01m and costs around $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $37 for a 2h 57m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Shepherdstown, including OurBus, Washington Deluxe and CoachRun. From Richmond, the bus ride to Shepherdstown takes 225 km and will cost you around $64. From New York, the ticket costs about $81 for a journey of 418 km.

Airports near Shepherdstown

HGRHagerstown Regional
FDKFrederick

Airlines serving Shepherdstown

KLM
Good (1,470 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,784 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,284 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,254 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,133 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,740 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,420 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,544 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,541 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,712 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,800 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,426 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,183 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,371 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,203 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (12,030 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,165 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,903 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (198 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (294 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Shepherdstown

Hiring a car in Shepherdstown

Expect to pay $1.51 per litre in Shepherdstown (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $18.03 and $24.04.

Expect to pay $1.51 per litre in Shepherdstown (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $18.03 and $24.04.