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 March
Estimated hotel price
$147
1 night at 3-star hotel
Shepherdstown in March
Estimated hotel price
$147
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 20 miles from Shepherdstown. The shortest flight to Shepherdstown from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 18h 35m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Shepherdstown, followed by Acela. The train journey from Shepherdstown to Wilmington takes 1h 35m and costs around $19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $19 for a 1h 55m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Shepherdstown is to pick up a car hire from Washington, D.C., which is about 55 miles from Shepherdstown. You’ll find branches of Budget and Thrifty, 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 140 miles and will cost you around $65. From Philadelphia, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 160 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 flight to Shepherdstown from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 18h 35m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Shepherdstown, followed by Acela. The train journey from Shepherdstown to Wilmington takes 1h 35m and costs around $19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $19 for a 1h 55m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Shepherdstown is to pick up a car hire from Washington, D.C., which is about 55 miles from Shepherdstown. You’ll find branches of Budget and Thrifty, 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 140 miles and will cost you around $65. From Philadelphia, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 160 miles.

Airports near Shepherdstown

HGRHagerstown Regional
FDKFrederick

Airlines serving Shepherdstown

KLM
Good (1,509 reviews)
British Airways
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Turkish Airlines
Good (4,331 reviews)
Delta
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Iberia
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Air France
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United Airlines
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Scandinavian Airlines
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Emirates
Excellent (3,563 reviews)
Qatar Airways
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Air Canada
Good (10,966 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,191 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,391 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,223 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,433 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
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JetBlue
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Alaska Airlines
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China Eastern
Good (208 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
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Where to stay in popular areas of Shepherdstown

Hiring a car in Shepherdstown

Expect to pay $2.02 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 $24.14 and $32.19.

Expect to pay $2.02 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 $24.14 and $32.19.