There are 8 ways to get from State College to Northern Virginia by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, 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 from Penn State University Park Airport, bus
best- Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane SCE - IAD
- Take the bus from Dulles International Airport to Warrenton Park and Ridebus
4h 12m$82–381Drive 173.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from State College to Northern Virginiacar 173.7 mi
4h 35m$32–46Bus
- Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Warrenton, VA - Commuter Lotbus
8h 45m$77–116Bus, train
- Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Harrisburg to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Warrenton, VA - Commuter Lotbus
9h 31m$102–776Bus to Du Bois-Jefferson County Airport, fly, bus
- 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
- Take the bus from Dulles International Airport to Warrenton Park and Ridebus
6h 7m$203–642Bus to Williamsport-Lycoming County Airport, fly, bus
- Take the bus from State College to Williamsport Regional Airportbus
- Fly from Williamsport-Lycoming County Airport (IPT) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane IPT - IAD
- Take the bus from Dulles International Airport to Warrenton Park and Ridebus
6h 4m$215–636Bus to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, fly, bus
- Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Johnstown Bus Stopbus
- Fly from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane JST - IAD
- Take the bus from Dulles International Airport to Warrenton Park and Ridebus
6h 41m$109–429Bus via Washington
- Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from 7th St @ Maryland Ave SW to Warrenton Park & Ridebus
9h 37m$72–107
Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from State College to Northern Virginia is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 4h 35m.
The fastest way to get from State College to Northern Virginia is to fly and bus which takes 4h 12m and costs $80 - $390.
The distance between State College and Northern Virginia is 174 miles. The road distance is 174.7 miles.
The best way to get from State College to Northern Virginia without a car is to bus which takes 8h 45m and costs $75 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from State College to Northern Virginia, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between State College to Northern Virginia is 175 miles. It takes approximately 4h 35m to drive from State College to Northern Virginia.
There are 124+ hotels available in Northern Virginia.
What companies run services between State College, PA, USA and Northern Virginia, VA, USA?
You can take a bus from State College Bus Station to Northern Virginia via Harrisburg Bus Station, Washington Union Station, and Warrenton, VA - Commuter Lot in around 8h 45m.
- Website
- iflysouthern.com
Flights from Du Bois-Jefferson County Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–550
Flights from Williamsport-Lycoming County Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–330
Flights from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Harrisburg to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–180
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–250
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- 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 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- 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
Bus from Dulles International Airport to Warrenton Park and Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–20
- Schedules at
- virginiabreeze.drpt.virginia.gov
Bus from Washington Union Station to Warrenton, VA - Commuter Lot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–23
- Schedules at
- virginiabreeze.drpt.virginia.gov
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from State College Bus Station to Johnstown Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-877-462-6342
- questions@us.megabus.com
- Website
- us.megabus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Warrenton, VA - Commuter Lot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://us.megabus.com
- Phone
- +1 814-574-1827
- Website
- fullingtontours.com
Bus from State College to DuBois
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- https://www.fullingtontours.com
Bus from State College to Williamsport Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.fullingtontours.com
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from State College to DuBois
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–37
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $17–35
- Flexible
- $33–37
- Phone
- +1 703-730-6664
- Website
- omniride.com
Bus from 7th St @ Maryland Ave SW to Warrenton Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11
- Schedules at
- omniride.com
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