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How to get fromPenn State University to Washingtonby taxi, plane, subway, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Penn State University to Washington by taxi, plane, subway, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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  1. Taxi to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway

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    1. Take the taxi from Penn State University to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane JST - IAD
    3. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    3h 4m
    $128–439

  2. Drive 160 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Penn State University to Washingtoncar car 160 mi
    3h 38m
    $30–43

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0400s
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0430
    7h 10m
    $48–86

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train Pennsylvanian
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    7h 19m
    $89–201

  5. Taxi to Du Bois-Jefferson County Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway

    1. Take the taxi from Penn State University to Du Bois-Jefferson County Airport (DUJ)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Du Bois-Jefferson County Airport (DUJ) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane DUJ - IAD
    3. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    3h 58m
    $298–731

  6. Bus to Penn State University Park Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway

    1. Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane SCE - IAD
    3. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    5h 3m
    $71–379

  7. Train to Pittsburgh International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane PIT - DCA
    6h 49m
    $144–971

  8. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Harrisburgtrain train Pennsylvanian
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0430
    7h 12m
    $56–116

Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Penn State University, PA, USA and Washington, DC, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Penn State University to Washington Union Station via Altoona Bus Station and Harrisburg Bus Station in around 7h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Penn State University to Washington Union Station via Altoona Amtrak Station and 30th Street Station in around 7h 19m.

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