There are 8 ways to get from Silver Spring to State College by bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, subway, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Silver Spring to Baltimorebus
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus
6h 20m$39–92Drive 163.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Silver Spring to State Collegecar 163.5 mi
3h 57m$30–44Train, 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
7h 54m$84–197Subway, fly to Penn State University Park Airport
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane IAD - SCE
4h 34m$40–291Subway, fly to Du Bois-Jefferson County Airport, bus
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- 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
6h 26m$130–427Subway, fly to Harrisburg International Airport, bus
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)plane IAD - MDT
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus
6h 58m$55–333Subway, fly to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, bus
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- 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
6h 33m$66–329Subway, fly to Williamsport-Lycoming County Airport, bus
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- 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
6h 24m$122–421
Silver Spring to State College by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Silver Spring to State College is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Silver Spring to State College is to drive which takes 3h 57m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Silver Spring to State College station. However, there are services departing from Silver Spring and arriving at State College Bus Station via Baltimore Downtown Bus Station and Harrisburg Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
The distance between Silver Spring and State College is 198 miles. The road distance is 164.5 miles.
The best way to get from Silver Spring to State College without a car is to bus which takes 6h 20m and costs $35 - $95.
It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Silver Spring to State College, including transfers.
Silver Spring to State College bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Silver Spring station.
Silver Spring to State College bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Baltimore station.
Yes, the driving distance between Silver Spring to State College is 164 miles. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Silver Spring to State College.
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What companies run services between Silver Spring, MD, USA and State College, PA, USA?
You can take a bus from Silver Spring to State College Bus Station via Baltimore Downtown Bus Station and Harrisburg Bus Station in around 6h 20m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Harrisburg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–270
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Silver Spring to Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Peter Pan
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