Shepherdstown, WV is a small town with a population of just over 1,700 people. Despite its relatively small size, Shepherdstown offers a variety of transportation options for its residents and visitors. Public transportation in the area includes local bus service provided by the Eastern Panhandle Transit Authority (EPTA). EPTA operates Monday through Friday with routes throughout Jefferson County and select destinations in Berkeley County. Additionally, Amtrak's Capitol Limited line stops at both Harpers Ferry Station and Martinsburg Station, located only minutes from Shepherdstown. Uber and Lyft are also available to provide more convenient transport to those seeking it. Moreover, multiple taxi services are stationed around Shepherdstown for those who wish to use them. Finally, there is an abundance of bicycle lanes that run throughout town making cycling one of the most popular forms of transport here in Shepherdstown.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Shepherdstown takes 20.0 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Shepherdstown get to work:
- 55.3% drive their own car alone
- 7.1% carpool with others
- 1.4% work from home
- 1.4% take mass transit