There are 4 ways to get from Virginia to Harpers Ferry by bus, train, train (Amtrak), 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.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus N2601
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to HARPERS FERRY W VA MARC wbtrain Marc
7h 4m$53–99Drive 243.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Virginia Beach to Harpers Ferrycar 243.4 mi
4h 47m$45–65Train
- Take the train from Norfolk to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to HARPERS FERRY W VA MARC wbtrain Marc
8h 53m$91–194Train via Arlington (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to Alexandriatrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Alexandria to Harpers Ferry Amtraktrain Floridian
9h 26m$89–199
Virginia to Harpers Ferry by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Virginia to Harpers Ferry is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Virginia to Harpers Ferry is to drive which takes 4h 47m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct train from Virginia station to Harpers Ferry. However, there are services departing from Newtown Road Station and arriving at HARPERS FERRY W VA MARC wb via Norfolk and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 53m.
The distance between Virginia and Harpers Ferry is 276 miles. The road distance is 244.8 miles.
The best way to get from Virginia to Harpers Ferry without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 4m and costs $50 - $100.
It takes approximately 7h 4m to get from Virginia to Harpers Ferry, including transfers.
Virginia to Harpers Ferry train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Norfolk station.
Virginia to Harpers Ferry train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Virginia to Harpers Ferry is 245 miles. It takes approximately 4h 47m to drive from Virginia to Harpers Ferry.
There are 155+ hotels available in Harpers Ferry.
What companies run services between Virginia, USA and Harpers Ferry, WV, USA?
You can take a bus from Pacific & 25Th1/2 to HARPERS FERRY W VA MARC wb via Newtown Rd Station, Newtown Road Station, Harbor Park Station, Norfolk, and Washington Union Station in around 8h 53m.
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Train from Washington Union Station to HARPERS FERRY W VA MARC wb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–12
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- 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
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–12
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to HARPERS FERRY W VA MARC wb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Norfolk to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to HARPERS FERRY W VA MARC wb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Norfolk to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Alexandria to Harpers Ferry Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Virginia Beach to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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