There are 6 ways to get from State College to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 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 to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field, bus
best- Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)SCE - ROA
- Take the bus from Airport to Perry Street Slip 1
6h 49m$64–332Drive 335.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from State College to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University335.3 mi
7h$62–89Bus
- Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Alumni Mall at Squires Student Center
13h 12m$91–203Bus, train via Philadelphia
- Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Take the train from Harrisburg to 30th Street Station
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Roanoke
- Take the bus from Roanoke Amtrak Station to Perry Street Slip 1Swb
15h 8m$107–1,092Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, bus
- Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)SCE - IAD
- Take the bus from Dulles International Airport to Alumni Mall at Squires Student Center
8h 12m$95–377Bus, train
- Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Roanoke
- Take the bus from 3rd St Station Slip D to Perry Street Slip 1Swb
14h 58m$83–456
State College to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from State College to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 7h.
The fastest way to get from State College to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is to fly and bus which takes 6h 49m and costs $60 - $340.
No, there is no direct bus from State College station to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. However, there are services departing from State College Bus Station and arriving at Alumni Mall at Squires Student Center via Harrisburg Bus Station and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 12m.
The distance between State College and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is 319 miles. The road distance is 337.2 miles.
The best way to get from State College to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University without a car is to bus which takes 13h 12m and costs $90 - $210.
It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from State College to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, including transfers.
State College to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from State College Bus Station.
State College to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between State College to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is 337 miles. It takes approximately 7h to drive from State College to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
There are 46+ hotels available in Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
What companies run services between State College, PA, USA and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, VA, USA?
You can take a bus from State College Bus Station to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University via Harrisburg Bus Station, Washington Union Station, and Alumni Mall at Squires Student Center in around 13h 12m.
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- Website
- united.com
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–450
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–310
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
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
- $30–45
- 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
- $26–260
- 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.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $18–250
- Business Class
- $70–300
Train from Washington Union Station to Roanoke
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–300
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $30–300
- Business Class
- $95–350
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
- Phone
- +1 540 982 2222
- info@valleymetro.com
- Website
- valleymetro.com
Bus from Airport to Perry Street Slip 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–5
- Website
- https://www.valleymetro.com
Bus from Roanoke Amtrak Station to Perry Street Slip 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- https://www.valleymetro.com
Bus from 3rd St Station Slip D to Perry Street Slip 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- https://www.valleymetro.com
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
- $27–95
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Washington Union Station to Alumni Mall at Squires Student Center
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Schedules at
- virginiabreeze.drpt.virginia.gov
Bus from Dulles International Airport to Alumni Mall at Squires Student Center
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–50
- Schedules at
- virginiabreeze.drpt.virginia.gov
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