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SHAsyhl t1_j66ra69 wrote

Maryland Rail Commuter (MARC) train service operates Monday through Friday between Martinsburg, WV and Washington, DC. The West Virginia State Rail Authority maintains stations at Harpers Ferry and Duffields.

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aerieinbellingham OP t1_j66rzex wrote

Should I fly to Baltimore instead? Does MARC go there, would it be easier.

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ggrnw27 t1_j66t5sr wrote

There is a MARC station at BWI but it’s on a completely different line. You’d have to take one train from BWI all the way to Union Station, then switch to another train to go to Martinsburg

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veloharris t1_j686qsi wrote

That'd possibly be shorter than metro from Dulles to union station. May be worth timing out.

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SHAsyhl t1_j66uj4s wrote

No, there is no direct train from Baltimore station to Martinsburg station. However, there are services departing from Baltimore Penn Station and arriving at Martinsburg Amtrak Station via Washington Union Station.Jan 18, 2023

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SHAsyhl t1_j66yupj wrote

Baltimore to Martinsburg Train - Amtrak Tickets $38 There are 3 daily trains from Baltimore to Martinsburg. Traveling by train from Baltimore to Martinsburg usually takes around 4 hours and 8 minutes

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toorigged2fail t1_j678q20 wrote

DCA is by far the easiest if switching airports is an option. By far.

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sg8910 t1_j67yo65 wrote

try to fly to DCA

if you fly to dulles, that is so much closer to martinsburg so if possible maybe if you fly to dulles rent a car to martisnburg

dca is only 15min or so from union station,

dulles is like an hour to union station in the oppositive direction

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Reasons2BCheerfulPt1 t1_j680g4x wrote

I think you should stick with Dulles, and take the silver line Metro to Union Station.

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aerieinbellingham OP t1_j66rquh wrote

Thank you!!

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Reasons2BCheerfulPt1 t1_j680opu wrote

This is the best advice! We get so focused on the mechanics of connecting that we lose the bigger picture of the journey. Yes, rent a car at Dulles and drive the hour to West Virginia. More time with your family! Less time traveling.

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