There are 5 ways to get from American University to Pennsylvania State University by bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, subway, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0430
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s / ...
8h 2m$43–97Drive 164.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from American University to Pennsylvania State Universitycar 164.7 mi
4h 5m$31–44Train, bus
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Harrisburgtrain
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus
8h 36m$92–217Subway, 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 Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane IAD - SCE
5h 3m$41–279Subway, 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 Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Du Bois-Jefferson County Airport (DUJ)plane IAD - DUJ
- Take the bus from DuBois to State Collegebus
6h 54m$140–426
American University to Pennsylvania State University by foot, bus, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from American University to Pennsylvania State University is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 4h 5m.
The fastest way to get from American University to Pennsylvania State University is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from American University to Pennsylvania State University. However, there are services departing from Nebraska Av NW+Ward Cir NW and arriving at Bigler Rd at Nittany Community Center via Washington Union Station, Harrisburg Bus Station and Walker Building. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.
The distance between American University and Pennsylvania State University is 212 miles. The road distance is 165.7 miles.
The best way to get from American University to Pennsylvania State University without a car is to bus which takes 8h 2m and costs $40 - $100.
It takes approximately 8h 2m to get from American University to Pennsylvania State University, including transfers.
American University to Pennsylvania State University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
American University to Pennsylvania State University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between American University to Pennsylvania State University is 166 miles. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from American University to Pennsylvania State University.
There are 56+ hotels available in Pennsylvania State University.
What companies run services between American University, DC, USA and Pennsylvania State University, PA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from American University to Pennsylvania State University via Nebraska Av NW+Ward Cir NW, Massachusetts Av NW+20 St NW, Dupont Circle, Red Line Track 1 Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, Harrisburg Bus Station, State College Bus Station, Walker Building, and Bigler Rd at Nittany Community Center in around 8h 2m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
- Website
- iflysouthern.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Du Bois-Jefferson County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–370
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
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
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
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
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Saver
- $20–50
- Flexible
- $40–55
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Saver
- $20–50
- Flexible
- $40–55
Bus from DuBois to State College
- Saver
- $17–35
- Flexible
- $33–37
- Phone
- +1 814-574-1827
- Website
- Fullington Tours
Bus from DuBois to State College
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Website
- Fullington Tours
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