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How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring 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.

When to visit Shepherdstown

Shepherdstown in November
Estimated hotel price
$112
1 night at 3-star hotel
Shepherdstown in November
Estimated hotel price
$112
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 21h 36m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Shepherdstown. The train journey from Shepherdstown to Baltimore takes 0h 27m and costs around $10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $18 for a 2h 02m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Shepherdstown is to pick up a car hire from Washington, D.C., which is about 88 km from Shepherdstown. You’ll find branches of Avis and Thrifty, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Shepherdstown, including Greyhound, Bus and FlixBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Shepherdstown takes 225 km and will cost you around $42. From New York, the ticket costs about $81 for a journey of 435 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 21h 36m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Shepherdstown. The train journey from Shepherdstown to Baltimore takes 0h 27m and costs around $10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $18 for a 2h 02m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Shepherdstown is to pick up a car hire from Washington, D.C., which is about 88 km from Shepherdstown. You’ll find branches of Avis and Thrifty, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Shepherdstown, including Greyhound, Bus and FlixBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Shepherdstown takes 225 km and will cost you around $42. From New York, the ticket costs about $81 for a journey of 435 km.

Airports near Shepherdstown

HGRHagerstown Regional
FDKFrederick

Airlines serving Shepherdstown

KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,113 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,951 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,828 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,845 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,285 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,596 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,419 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,695 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,096 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,375 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,312 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,915 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,324 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,001 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (929 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,913 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
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Where to stay in popular areas of Shepherdstown

Hiring a car in Shepherdstown

Expect to pay $1.55 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 $18.55 and $24.73. 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 car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 23% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.55 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 $18.55 and $24.73. 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 car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 23% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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