Harpers Ferry travel guide

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You're Going to Love Harpers Ferry

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.

When to visit Harpers Ferry

Harpers Ferry in March
Estimated hotel price
$103
1 night at 3-star hotel
Harpers Ferry in March
Estimated hotel price
$103
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Harpers Ferry

Plane

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 Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 32m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Harpers Ferry, followed by Acela. The train journey from Harpers Ferry to Baltimore takes 0h 27m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Richmond, expect to pay about $18 for a 1h 53m trip. The train station in Harpers Ferry is called Harpers Ferry, and is located 0.4 miles from the city center.

Car

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 Sixt and Kyte, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Harpers Ferry, including Megabus, Peter Pan Bus Lines and Greyhound. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Harpers Ferry takes 175 miles and will cost you around $6. From New York, the ticket costs about $19 for a journey of 260 miles.

Plane

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 Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 32m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Harpers Ferry, followed by Acela. The train journey from Harpers Ferry to Baltimore takes 0h 27m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Richmond, expect to pay about $18 for a 1h 53m trip. The train station in Harpers Ferry is called Harpers Ferry, and is located 0.4 miles from the city center.

Car

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 Sixt and Kyte, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Harpers Ferry, including Megabus, Peter Pan Bus Lines and Greyhound. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Harpers Ferry takes 175 miles and will cost you around $6. From New York, the ticket costs about $19 for a journey of 260 miles.

Airports near Harpers Ferry

Airlines serving Harpers Ferry

KLM
Good (846 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,608 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,587 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,110 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,436 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,975 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,979 reviews)
Finnair
Good (857 reviews)
LOT
Good (678 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (928 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,169 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (837 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,750 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (526 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (728 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,583 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,358 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (189 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Harpers Ferry

Most booked hotels in Harpers Ferry

Light Horse Inn
2 stars
Excellent (9, 242 reviews)
$150+
Cantuta Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 80 reviews)
$151+
Town's Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 15 reviews)
$138+
Quality Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8, 494 reviews)
$97+
Clarion Inn Harpers Ferry-Charles Town
2 stars
Good (7.8, 909 reviews)
$112+
Hi Harpers Ferry Hostel
2 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$1,263+

Renting a car in Harpers Ferry

Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. 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, 49% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. 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, 49% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.