There are 6 ways to get from State College to McLean by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Penn State University Park Airport
best- Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane SCE - IAD
2h 58m$55–391Drive 164.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from State College to McLeancar 164.9 mi
3h 54m$28–40Bus, train
- Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0421D
- Take the train from West Baltimore to New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain Commuter Rail
6h 27m$38–61Bus to Du Bois-Jefferson County Airport, fly
- Take the bus from State College to DuBoisbus
- Fly from Du Bois-Jefferson County Airport (DUJ) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane DUJ - IAD
4h 58m$170–514Bus to Harrisburg International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane MDT - IAD
5h 38m$71–401Bus
- Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0421D
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Arlingtonbus FlixBus 2601
6h 51m$42–60
State College to McLean by bus, train, and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from State College to McLean is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 3h 54m.
The fastest way to get from State College to McLean is to fly which takes 2h 58m and costs $55 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from State College station to McLean. However, there are services departing from State College Bus Station and arriving at Old Dominion Dr+Corner Ln via Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, Rosslyn+Bay C and Ballston+Bay A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.
The distance between State College and McLean is 156 miles. The road distance is 165.9 miles.
The best way to get from State College to McLean without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 27m and costs $35 - $65.
It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from State College to McLean, including transfers.
State College to McLean bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from State College Bus Station.
The best way to get from State College to McLean is to fly which takes 2h 58m and costs $55 - $400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $60 and takes 6h 51m.
State College to McLean bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between State College to McLean is 166 miles. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from State College to McLean.
What companies run services between State College, PA, USA and McLean, VA, USA?
United Airlines flies from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from State College Bus Station to Old Dominion Dr+Corner Ln via Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, Arlington, Rosslyn+Bay C, Ballston+Bay E, and Ballston+Bay A in around 6h 51m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–380
Flights from Harrisburg International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
- Website
- iflysouthern.com
Flights from Du Bois-Jefferson County Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–460
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from West Baltimore to New Carrollton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $15–25
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Train from West Baltimore to New Carrollton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from State College Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–24
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from State College Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 814-574-1827
- Website
- Fullington Tours
Bus from State College to DuBois
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–50
- Website
- Fullington Tours
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Arlington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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