There are 8 ways to get from Reston to State College by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Penn State University Park Airport
best- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane IAD - SCE
3h 32m$51–301Drive 161.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Reston to State Collegecar 161.3 mi
4h 8m$30–43Bus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0430
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s / ...
7h 44m$52–271Train, bus
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Harrisburgtrain
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus
8h 44m$81–864Fly to Lancaster, drive
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Lancaster (LNS)plane IAD - LNS
- Drive from Lancaster-Airport-LNS to State Collegecar
4h 41m$124–489Fly to Williamsport-Lycoming County Airport, bus
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Williamsport-Lycoming County Airport (IPT)plane IAD - IPT
- Take the bus from Williamsport Regional Airport to State Collegebus
5h 19m$167–559Fly to Du Bois-Jefferson County Airport, bus
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Du Bois-Jefferson County Airport (DUJ)plane IAD - DUJ
- Take the bus from DuBois to State Collegebus
5h 21m$158–565Fly to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, bus
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)plane IAD - JST
- Take the bus from Johnstown Bus Stop to State College Bus Stationbus
5h 30m$78–362
Reston to State College by subway and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reston to State College is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 4h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Reston to State College is to fly which takes 3h 32m and costs $50 - $310.
The distance between Reston and State College is 145 miles. The road distance is 162.2 miles.
The best way to get from Reston to State College without a car is to bus which takes 7h 44m and costs $50 - $280.
It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Reston to State College, including transfers.
The best way to get from Reston to State College is to fly which takes 3h 32m and costs $50 - $310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $280 and takes 7h 44m.
Yes, the driving distance between Reston to State College is 162 miles. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Reston to State College.
There are 51+ hotels available in State College.
What companies run services between Reston, VA, USA and State College, PA, USA?
United Airlines flies from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform to State College Bus Station via Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform, Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, and Harrisburg Bus Station in around 7h 44m.
- Website
- iflysouthern.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–450
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Williamsport-Lycoming County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–500
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Du Bois-Jefferson County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–500
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–250
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $18–250
- Business Class
- $70–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $39–43
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–160
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Johnstown Bus Stop to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $20–55
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $20–50
- Flexible
- $40–55
Bus from DuBois to State College
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–37
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $17–35
- Flexible
- $33–37
- Phone
- +1 814-574-1827
- Website
- fullingtontours.com
Bus from Williamsport Regional Airport to State College
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.fullingtontours.com
Bus from DuBois to State College
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- https://www.fullingtontours.com
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