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Weather Figuring out how to get to the Trail can be one of the toughest part of planning a hike.
This information can help get you on your way. Public transportation Cars Shuttle services Public Transportation Direct train access. Daily service to and from Washington, DC's Union Station, with westbound trains continuing to Chicago. Two trains a day leave Harpers Ferry for Washington, DC's Union Station in the morning and return in the evening, weekdays only. Buy ticket on board.