The cheapest and fastest trains from Washington, DC to Harpers Ferry, WV
- Cheapest price on 13 Nov
- £15
- Average ticket price on 13 Nov
- £15
- Fastest journey on 13 Nov
- 1 h 11 m
- Average journey duration on 13 Nov
- 1 h 11 m
- Trains on 13 Nov
- 1
- Distance
- 77 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Washington, DC to Harpers Ferry, WV is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Washington, DC to Harpers Ferry, WV will cost around £15 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £15.
On Fri 13 Nov, we found 1 trains from Washington, DC to Harpers Ferry, WV, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 77 km distance in an average of 1 h 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 11 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 11 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
40 Floridian15:57 1h11 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC 17:08 Harpers Ferry Station, Harpers Ferry, WV £15 1 One-way 0 changes
40 Floridian15:57 1h11 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC 17:08 Harpers Ferry Station, Harpers Ferry, WV £15 1 One-way 0 changes
Journey information
Overview: Train from Washington, DC to Harpers Ferry, WV
Trains from Washington, DC to Harpers Ferry, WV run on average 1 times per day, taking around 1h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £11 if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 11:31, the last at 18:42. The fastest train covers the 77 km distance in 1h 11m.
Distance 77 km |
Average train duration 1h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Trains per day 1 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 1h 11m |
First train 11:31 |
Last train 18:42 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 1 day |
Frequently asked questions about your Washington, DC to Harpers Ferry, WV trip
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Washington, DC to Harpers Ferry, WV.
Live departures
Washington, DC to Harpers Ferry, WV train times
The table below shows live departures for Washington, DC to Harpers Ferry, WV trains for today, Thursday 12 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 16:05 Washington, DC | 1h11 | 17:16 Harpers Ferry, WV | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 16:25 Washington, DC | 1h24 | 17:49 Harpers Ferry, WV | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 17:40 Washington, DC | 1h29 | 19:09 Harpers Ferry, WV | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 18:20 Washington, DC | 1h20 | 19:40 Harpers Ferry, WV | 0 changesdirect | |
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Train companies: Amtrak from Washington, DC to Harpers Ferry, WV trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Washington, DC and Harpers Ferry, WV from £11. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Washington, DC and Harpers Ferry, WV
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FAQs: Washington, DC to Harpers Ferry, WV train
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popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Washington, DC and Harpers Ferry, WV
Most Washington, DC to Harpers Ferry, WV trains use the Union Station to Harpers Ferry Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Washington, DC and Harpers Ferry, WV train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Washington, DC station do trains to Harpers Ferry, WV leave from?
Getting to Union Station from Washington city centre
Union Station is 2 km from Washington city centre. Public transport options include:
Union Station train station facilities and services
Union Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Shake Shack, McDonald’s, Starbucks, Potbelly Sandwich Shop, Chopt Creative Salad Co., Chipotle Mexican Grill, Thunder Grill, Johnny Rockets, Jamba Juice, Ladurée Union Station, & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station courtesy of Amtrak. ATMs are there are 2 ATM machines located on Level G.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00, Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00. Information desks are located on the train concourse of Level G near the Amtrak Waiting Area.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is amtrak provides temporary luggage storage for $10 per bag for 24 hours for customers holding Amtrak tickets.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Union Station: Parking, Taxis.
Bike and car services
Available at Union Station: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Union Station: Elevators, escalators, wheelchair access. Accessible facilities including restrooms, parking, platforms, ticket office, waiting room.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hyatt Recency Washington On Capitol Hill, Phoenix Park Hotel, Kimpton George Hotel.
Which Harpers Ferry, WV station do trains from Washington, DC arrive at?
Harpers Ferry Station train station facilities and services
Harpers Ferry Station has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility and WC.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Harpers Ferry Station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Harpers Ferry Station: Parking, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Harpers Ferry Station.
Train stations for Washington, DC to Harpers Ferry, WV
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