There are 5 ways to get from Elkton to Harpers Ferry by train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Newark Amtrak to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to HARPERS FERRY W VA MARC wbtrain Marc
4h 5m$118–180Drive 117.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Elkton to Harpers Ferrycar 117.4 mi
2h 23m$22–31Bus, train
- Take the bus from Union Hospital to Newark Train Stationbus
- Take the bus from Newark to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to HARPERS FERRY W VA MARC wbtrain
6h 20m$47–75Bus, train via Baltimore
- Take the bus from W Main St and Maffitt St to Perryville MARC Stationbus Xc
- Take the train from Perryville to Baltimore Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to HARPERS FERRY W VA MARC wbtrain
6h 5m$36–662Bus, train via Perryville MARC Station
- Take the bus from W Main St and Maffitt St to Perryville MARC Stationbus Xc
- Take the train from Perryville to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to HARPERS FERRY W VA MARC wbtrain
6h 8m$34–67
Elkton to Harpers Ferry by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Elkton to Harpers Ferry is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Elkton to Harpers Ferry is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct train from Elkton to Harpers Ferry. However, there are services departing from Newark Amtrak and arriving at HARPERS FERRY W VA MARC wb via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
The distance between Elkton and Harpers Ferry is 160 miles. The road distance is 118.1 miles.
The best way to get from Elkton to Harpers Ferry without a car is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs $110 - $180.
It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Elkton to Harpers Ferry, including transfers.
Elkton to Harpers Ferry train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Newark Amtrak station.
Elkton to Harpers Ferry train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elkton to Harpers Ferry is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Elkton to Harpers Ferry.
There are 182+ hotels available in Harpers Ferry.
What companies run services between Elkton, MD, USA and Harpers Ferry, WV, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Elkton to HARPERS FERRY W VA MARC wb via Newark Amtrak and Washington Union Station in around 4h 5m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Amtrak to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to HARPERS FERRY W VA MARC wb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to HARPERS FERRY W VA MARC wb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Perryville to Baltimore Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to HARPERS FERRY W VA MARC wb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Perryville to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to HARPERS FERRY W VA MARC wb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Train from Washington Union Station to HARPERS FERRY W VA MARC wb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–12
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–12
Train from Washington Union Station to HARPERS FERRY W VA MARC wb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–12
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–12
Train from Perryville to Baltimore Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–10
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–10
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–10
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–10
Train from Washington Union Station to HARPERS FERRY W VA MARC wb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–12
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–12
Train from Perryville to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–15
Train from Washington Union Station to HARPERS FERRY W VA MARC wb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–12
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–12
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $9–440
- First Class
- $100–600
- Phone
- +1 410-996-5295
- Website
- Cecil Transit
Bus from Union Hospital to Newark Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Cecil Transit
Bus from W Main St and Maffitt St to Perryville MARC Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Cecil Transit
Bus from W Main St and Maffitt St to Perryville MARC Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Cecil Transit
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Newark to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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