Shenandoah National Park is one of the most accessible parks in America. It is located just 72 miles west of Washington D.C., and is a comfortable drive from locations in Virginia as well as nearby states. There are four park entrances:

• Front Royal Entrance Station in the north (Mile 0.6) is accessible via U.S. 340 and Hwy. 55.
• Thornton Gap Entrance Station (Mile 31.5) is accessible via U.S. 211. 
• Swift Run Gap Entrance Station (Mile 65.7) is accessible via U.S. 33.
• Rockfish Gap Entrance Station (Mile 105.4) is in the south and may be accessed via I-64 and U.S. 250.

You'll get your first glimpse of Shenandoah's beauty by simply driving through it - on historic Skyline Drive. You can take this 105-mile-long National Scenic Byway all the way through the park. From it you'll have easy access to many spectacular sights (including 75 overlooks) as well as visitor services. Use the mileposts on the west side of Skyline Drive to help you find park facilities, services, and areas of interest. Mileposts begin near Front Royal Entrance Station in the north, and end at Rockfish Gap Entrance Station in the south.

Air Service

The park's south entrances at Rockfish Gap and Swift Run Gap are served by commercial flights to Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport, 434.973.8341; and Shenandoah Valley Airport, 540.234.8304. Dulles International Airport is 1 1/2 hours east of the junction of U.S. 211 and the Skyline Drive.

Bus Service

Greyhound offers regular bus service to Waynesboro, located approximately 8 miles outside the southern entrance to the park at Rockfish Gap. Private transportation would be needed from Rockfish into the park.

Train Service

Amtrak serves nearby Charlottesville, Virginia; call 800.872.7245.

Rental Car Service

Available at the airports and major surrounding cities.