There are 4 ways to get from BWI Rail Station to State College by bus (Greyhound), car, subway, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0421D
5h 5m$73–149Drive 162 mi
cheapest- Drive from BWI Rail Station to State Collegecar 162 mi
3h 52m$29–42Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center 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 20m$45–316Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane PHL - SCE
5h 41m$87–1,057
BWI Rail Station to State College by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from BWI Rail Station to State College is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 3h 52m.
The fastest way to get from BWI Rail Station to State College is to drive which takes 3h 52m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from BWI Rail Station to State College station. However, there are services departing from Baltimore and arriving at State College Bus Station via Baltimore Downtown Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
The distance between BWI Rail Station and State College is 174 miles. The road distance is 162.9 miles.
The best way to get from BWI Rail Station to State College without a car is to bus which takes 5h 5m and costs $70 - $150.
It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from BWI Rail Station to State College, including transfers.
BWI Rail Station to State College bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.
BWI Rail Station to State College bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at State College Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between BWI Rail Station to State College is 163 miles. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from BWI Rail Station to State College.
There are 64+ hotels available in State College.
What companies run services between BWI Rail Station, MD, USA and State College, PA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to State College Bus Station once a week. Tickets cost $30–45 and the journey takes 3h 40m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–440
Subway from New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 30 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
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $24–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $24–460
- First Class
- $140–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Greyhound
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