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How to get fromGainesville to Harpers Ferryby bus, subway, train, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Gainesville to Harpers Ferry by bus, subway, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, subway, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Heathcote Blvd @ Trek Way to N Fairfax Dr @ N Lincoln Stbus bus 622
    2. Take the subway from Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform to Rockville, Red Line Center Platformsubway subway R
    3. Take the train from ROCKVILLE MARC wb to HARPERS FERRY W VA MARC wbtrain train
    3h 21m
    $27–43

  2. Drive 48.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gainesville to Harpers Ferrycar car 48.2 mi
    1h 7m
    $9–13

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Gainesville to Harpers Ferrytaxi taxi 48.2 mi
    1h 7m
    $110–130

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Heathcote Blvd @ Trek Way to Wilson Blvd @ N Kent Stbus bus 622
    2. Take the train from Alexandria to Harpers Ferry Amtraktrain train Floridian
    4h 43m
    $32–59

Gainesville to Harpers Ferry by bus, subway, and train

Calendar20Weekly Services
Duration3h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$27Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Gainesville to Harpers Ferry.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 87.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 21m

What companies run services between Gainesville, VA, USA and Harpers Ferry, WV, USA?

There is no direct connection from Gainesville to Harpers Ferry. However, you can take the bus to N Fairfax Dr @ N Lincoln St, walk to Virginia Square, Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform, take the subway to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform, walk to Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform, take the subway to Rockville, Red Line Center Platform, walk to ROCKVILLE MARC wb, then take the train to HARPERS FERRY W VA MARC wb. Alternatively, you can drive from Gainesville to Harpers Ferry in around 1h 7m.

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