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How to get fromWashington DC to State Collegeby subway, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Washington DC to State College by subway, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Subway, fly to Penn State University Park Airport

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    1. Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane IAD - SCE
    4h 20m
    $31–252

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0430
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0400s / ...
    7h 17m
    $40–98

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Harrisburgtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 57m
    $86–208

  4. Drive 167.9 mi

    1. Drive from Washington DC to State Collegecar car 167.9 mi
    4h 8m
    $31–45

  5. Subway, fly to Du Bois-Jefferson County Airport, bus

    1. Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Du Bois-Jefferson County Airport (DUJ)plane plane IAD - DUJ
    3. Take the bus from DuBois to State Collegebus bus
    6h 9m
    $138–469

  6. Subway, fly to Harrisburg International Airport, bus

    1. Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)plane plane IAD - MDT
    3. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    6h 46m
    $78–615

  7. Subway, fly to Williamsport-Lycoming County Airport, bus

    1. Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Williamsport-Lycoming County Airport (IPT)plane plane IAD - IPT
    3. Take the bus from Williamsport Regional Airport to State Collegebus bus
    6h 7m
    $125–453

  8. Subway, fly to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, bus

    1. Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)plane plane IAD - JST
    3. Take the bus from Johnstown Bus Stop to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    6h 14m
    $56–292

Washington DC to State College by foot, subway, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Washington DC, USA and State College, PA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Washington DC to State College Bus Station via Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, and Harrisburg Bus Station in around 7h 17m.

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