What is the cheapest way to get from Harpers Ferry to Ellicott City?

The cheapest way to get from Harpers Ferry to Ellicott City is to drive which costs $10 - $15 and takes 1h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Harpers Ferry to Ellicott City?

The fastest way to get from Harpers Ferry to Ellicott City is to drive which takes 1h 3m and costs $10 - $15.

Is there a direct train between Harpers Ferry and Ellicott City?

No, there is no direct train from Harpers Ferry to Ellicott City. However, there are services departing from HARPERS FERRY W VA MARC eb and arriving at West Baltimore via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.

How far is it from Harpers Ferry to Ellicott City?

The distance between Harpers Ferry and Ellicott City is 101 miles. The road distance is 56.3 miles.

How do I travel from Harpers Ferry to Ellicott City without a car?

The best way to get from Harpers Ferry to Ellicott City without a car is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs $22 - $50.

How long does it take to get from Harpers Ferry to Ellicott City?

It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Harpers Ferry to Ellicott City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Harpers Ferry to Ellicott City train from?

Harpers Ferry to Ellicott City train services, operated by Maryland Transit, depart from HARPERS FERRY W VA MARC eb station.

Where does the Harpers Ferry to Ellicott City train arrive?

Harpers Ferry to Ellicott City train services, operated by Maryland Transit, arrive at Washington Union Station.

Can I drive from Harpers Ferry to Ellicott City?

Yes, the driving distance between Harpers Ferry to Ellicott City is 56 miles. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from Harpers Ferry to Ellicott City.

Where can I stay near Ellicott City?

There are 393+ hotels available in Ellicott City.

Harpers Ferry to Ellicott City - 3 ways to travel via train, car, and bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Harpers Ferry to Ellicott City by train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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best
1. Take the train from HARPERS FERRY W VA MARC eb to Washington Union Stationtrain Marc
2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to West Baltimoretrain Commuter Rail
3h 33m
$22–48
Train, bus, line 315 bus
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1. Take the train from HARPERS FERRY W VA MARC eb to SILVER SPRING MARC ebtrain
2. Take the bus from Silver Spring Station & Bay 229 to Burtonsville Park & Ride &bus
3. Take the bus from Burtonsville Park & Ride to Lotte Plaza Us 40 & Us 29bus 315
4h 6m
$6–18
Drive 56 mi
1. Drive from Harpers Ferry to Ellicott Citycar 56 mi
1h 3m
$11–15

Harpers Ferry to Ellicott City by train and bus

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3h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 100.1 mi
Duration: 3h 33m

What companies run services between Harpers Ferry, WV, USA and Ellicott City, MD, USA?

You can take a train from HARPERS FERRY W VA MARC eb to EDMONDSON AV & ROLLING RD wb ns via Washington Union Station, West Baltimore, and West Baltimore Marc Station Bay 1 in around 3h 33m.

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