There are 7 ways to get from Washington to State College by bus (Greyhound), car, subway, plane, or bus
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus StationGreyhound US0430
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus StationGreyhound US0400s / ...
6h$48–259Drive 167.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington to State College167.7 mi
4h 6m$31–45Subway, fly to Penn State University Park Airport
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)IAD - SCE
4h 8m$51–305Subway, fly to Lancaster, drive
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Lancaster (LNS)IAD - LNS
- Drive from Lancaster-Airport-LNS to State College
5h 18m$204–503Subway, fly to Du Bois-Jefferson County Airport, bus
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Du Bois-Jefferson County Airport (DUJ)IAD - DUJ
- Take the bus from DuBois to State College
5h 58m$158–569Subway, fly to Williamsport-Lycoming County Airport, bus
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Williamsport-Lycoming County Airport (IPT)IAD - IPT
- Take the bus from Williamsport Regional Airport to State College
5h 56m$167–563Subway, fly to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, bus
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)IAD - JST
- Take the bus from Johnstown Bus Stop to State College Bus Station
6h 5m$78–366
Washington to State College by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to State College is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 4h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to State College is to drive which takes 4h 6m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to State College station. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at State College Bus Station via Harrisburg Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
The distance between Washington and State College is 202 miles. The road distance is 168.7 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to State College without a car is to bus which takes 6h and costs $45 - $260.
It takes approximately 6h to get from Washington to State College, including transfers.
Washington to State College bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to State College bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to State College is 169 miles. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Washington to State College.
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What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and State College, PA, USA?
You can take a bus from Washington Union Station to State College Bus Station via Harrisburg Bus Station in around 6h.
- Website
- iflysouthern.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–460
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Du Bois-Jefferson County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–500
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Williamsport-Lycoming County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–500
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $35–280
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $5–8
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–160
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Johnstown Bus Stop to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $20–55
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $20–50
- Flexible
- $40–55
Bus from DuBois to State College
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–37
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $17–35
- Flexible
- $33–37
- Phone
- +1 814-574-1827
- Website
- fullingtontours.com
Bus from DuBois to State College
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- https://www.fullingtontours.com
Bus from Williamsport Regional Airport to State College
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.fullingtontours.com
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