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How to get fromState College to Washington DCby plane, subway, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from State College to Washington DC by plane, subway, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport, subway

    best
    1. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane SCE - IAD
    2. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    3h 9m
    $34–262

  2. Drive 168.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from State College to Washington DCcar car 168.2 mi
    4h 11m
    $31–45

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0400s / ...
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0430
    6h 25m
    $32–62

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Harrisburg to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    7h 8m
    $75–742

  5. Bus to Du Bois-Jefferson County Airport, fly, subway

    1. Take the bus from State College to DuBoisbus bus
    2. Fly from Du Bois-Jefferson County Airport (DUJ) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane DUJ - IAD
    3. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    5h 16m
    $138–416

  6. Bus to Harrisburg International Airport, fly, subway

    1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane MDT - IAD
    3. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    5h 55m
    $76–534

  7. Bus to Williamsport-Lycoming County Airport, fly, subway

    1. Take the bus from State College to Williamsport Regional Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Williamsport-Lycoming County Airport (IPT) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane IPT - IAD
    3. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    5h 13m
    $138–406

State College to Washington DC by bus, subway, and foot (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 165.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 9m

What companies run services between State College, PA, USA and Washington DC, USA?

You can take a bus from State College Bus Station to Washington DC via Harrisburg Bus Station, Washington Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, and Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform in around 6h 25m.

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