There are 3 ways to get from Harpers Ferry to Washington DC by train, subway, bus, or car
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Train, subway
best- Take the train from HARPERS FERRY W VA MARC eb to ROCKVILLE MARC ebtrain Marc
- Take the subway from Rockville, Red Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platformsubway R
1h 43m$12–25Train, bus
- Take the train from HARPERS FERRY W VA MARC eb to ROCKVILLE MARC ebtrain
- Take the bus from Rockville+Bay A to Friendship Heights+Bay Jbus M82
- Take the bus from Friendship Heights+Bay C to H St NW+Madison Pl NWbus D80
3h 1m$16–28Drive 61.1 mi
- Drive from Harpers Ferry to Washington DCcar 61.1 mi
1h 24m$12–17
Harpers Ferry to Washington DC by train, subway, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Harpers Ferry to Washington DC is to train and subway which costs $11 - $26 and takes 1h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Harpers Ferry to Washington DC is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs $11 - $17.
No, there is no direct train from Harpers Ferry to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from HARPERS FERRY W VA MARC eb and arriving at Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform via Rockville, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.
The distance between Harpers Ferry and Washington DC is 55 miles. The road distance is 61.4 miles.
The best way to get from Harpers Ferry to Washington DC without a car is to train and subway which takes 1h 43m and costs $11 - $26.
It takes approximately 1h 43m to get from Harpers Ferry to Washington DC, including transfers.
Harpers Ferry to Washington DC train services, operated by Maryland Transit, depart from HARPERS FERRY W VA MARC eb station.
Harpers Ferry to Washington DC train services, operated by Maryland Transit, arrive at ROCKVILLE MARC eb station.
Yes, the driving distance between Harpers Ferry to Washington DC is 61 miles. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Harpers Ferry to Washington DC.
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What companies run services between Harpers Ferry, WV, USA and Washington DC, USA?
There is no direct connection from Harpers Ferry to Washington DC. However, you can take the train to ROCKVILLE MARC eb, walk to Rockville, Red Line Center Platform, take the subway to Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform, then walk to Washington DC. Alternatively, you can take a train from HARPERS FERRY W VA MARC eb to Washington DC via ROCKVILLE MARC eb, Rockville+Bay A, Friendship Heights+Bay J, Friendship Heights+Bay C, and H St NW+Madison Pl NW in around 3h 1m.
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Train from HARPERS FERRY W VA MARC eb to ROCKVILLE MARC eb
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–10
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–10
Train from HARPERS FERRY W VA MARC eb to ROCKVILLE MARC eb
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–10
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–10
Bus from Rockville+Bay A to Friendship Heights+Bay J
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Standard fare
- $3
Bus from Friendship Heights+Bay C to H St NW+Madison Pl NW
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Standard fare
- $3
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