With a population of 295, Harpers Ferry 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 Harpers Ferry to see all of its attractions.
Although Harpers Ferry doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Frederick (FDK), which is located 21 miles from Harpers Ferry. The shortest domestic flight to Harpers Ferry departs from Miami and takes around 2h 36m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Harpers Ferry. The train journey from Harpers Ferry to Baltimore takes 0h 28m and costs around $4 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $7 for a 2h 05m trip. The train station in Harpers Ferry is called Harpers Ferry, and is located 0.4 miles from the city center.
Another option to get to Harpers Ferry is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 48 miles from Harpers Ferry. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Washington, D.C..
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Harpers Ferry, including Megabus, Bus and CoachRun. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Harpers Ferry takes 175 miles and will cost you around $12. From New York, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 265 miles.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Harpers Ferry (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Harpers Ferry is Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.