There are 2 ways to get from Washington DC to Harpers Ferry by subway, train, or car
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Washington DC to Harpers Ferry by foot, subway, and train
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The cheapest way to get from Washington DC to Harpers Ferry is to drive which costs $10 - $16 and takes 1h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Washington DC to Harpers Ferry is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs $10 - $16.
No, there is no direct train from Washington DC to Harpers Ferry. However, there are services departing from Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform and arriving at HARPERS FERRY W VA MARC wb via ROCKVILLE MARC wb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
The distance between Washington DC and Harpers Ferry is 55 miles. The road distance is 59.7 miles.
The best way to get from Washington DC to Harpers Ferry without a car is to subway and train which takes 2h 38m and costs $11 - $26.
It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Washington DC to Harpers Ferry, including transfers.
Washington DC to Harpers Ferry train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform station.
Washington DC to Harpers Ferry train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Rockville, Red Line Center Platform station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington DC to Harpers Ferry is 60 miles. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Washington DC to Harpers Ferry.
There are 126+ hotels available in Harpers Ferry.
What companies run services between Washington DC, USA and Harpers Ferry, WV, USA?
There is no direct connection from Washington DC to Harpers Ferry. However, you can walk to Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 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 Washington DC to Harpers Ferry in around 1h 25m.
Subway from Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform to Rockville, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
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