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

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There are 6 ways to get from Washington DC to State College by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, subway, plane, or bus

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2601 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421D
    6h 26m
    $37–57

  2. Drive  168.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Washington DC to State Collegecar car 168.2 mi
    4h 4m
    $28–41

  3. Subway, fly to Penn State University Park Airport

    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 21m
    $43–308

  4. 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
    $128–464

  5. 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
    $58–360

  6. 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 17m
    $70–343

Washington DC to State College by foot and bus

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration6h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 202.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 26m

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 11 St NW+F St NW, Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE, Washington Union Station, and Baltimore Downtown Bus Station in around 6h 26m.

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