There are 7 ways to get from Ashburn to Penn State University by plane, taxi, subway, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)plane IAD - JST
- Take the taxi from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) to Penn State Universitytaxi
3h 28m$123–394Drive 143.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ashburn to Penn State Universitycar 143.9 mi
3h 24m$27–38Subway, train
- Take the subway from Ashburn, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway S
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
8h 58m$124–278Subway, bus
- Take the subway from Ashburn, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway S
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
9h 33m$50–103Fly to Du Bois-Jefferson County Airport, taxi
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Du Bois-Jefferson County Airport (DUJ)plane IAD - DUJ
- Take the taxi from Du Bois-Jefferson County Airport (DUJ) to Penn State Universitytaxi
4h 32m$253–564Fly to Penn State University Park Airport, bus
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane IAD - SCE
- Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
5h 46m$55–311Subway, bus, train
- Take the subway from Ashburn, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway S
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Harrisburg to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
9h 17m$71–153
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ashburn to Penn State University is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 3h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Ashburn to Penn State University is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct train from Ashburn to Penn State University station. However, there are services departing from Ashburn, Silver Line Center Platform and arriving at Altoona Amtrak Station via Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station and 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 58m.
The distance between Ashburn and Penn State University is 169 miles. The road distance is 144.7 miles.
The best way to get from Ashburn to Penn State University without a car is to subway and train which takes 8h 58m and costs $120 - $280.
It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Ashburn to Penn State University, including transfers.
Ashburn to Penn State University train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Ashburn, Silver Line Center Platform station.
Ashburn to Penn State University train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ashburn to Penn State University is 145 miles. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Ashburn to Penn State University.
There are 28+ hotels available in Penn State University.
What companies run services between Ashburn, VA, USA and Penn State University, PA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Ashburn to Penn State University. However, you can take the line 341 bus to Ashburn Metro Station - North Bus Bay, walk to Ashburn, Silver Line Center Platform, take the subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform, walk to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) airport, fly to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST), then take the taxi to Penn State University. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ashburn Village Boulevard at Tavern Drive to Penn State University via Ashburn Metro Station - North Bus Bay, Ashburn, Silver Line Center Platform, Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform, Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, 30th Street Station, and Altoona Amtrak Station in around 8h 58m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $35–270
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
Subway from Ashburn, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 55 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 Ashburn, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 55 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 Ashburn, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 55 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 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 Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Harrisburg to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
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 Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Estimated price
- $85–180
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