There are 7 ways to get from Bethesda to State College by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, car, subway, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Bethesda to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus
6h 25m$37–87Drive 160.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bethesda to State Collegecar 160.1 mi
3h 54m$30–43Train, 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 1m$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
4h 30m$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 19m$150–436Subway, fly to Harrisburg International 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 Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)plane IAD - MDT
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus
6h 52m$55–322Subway, 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 Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Williamsport-Lycoming County Airport (IPT)plane IAD - IPT
- Take the bus from Williamsport Regional Airport to State Collegebus
6h 17m$149–435
Bethesda to State College by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bethesda to State College is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Bethesda to State College is to drive which takes 3h 54m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Bethesda to State College station. However, there are services departing from Bethesda and arriving at State College Bus Station via Baltimore Downtown Bus Station and Harrisburg Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
The distance between Bethesda and State College is 202 miles. The road distance is 161 miles.
The best way to get from Bethesda to State College without a car is to bus which takes 6h 25m and costs $35 - $90.
It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Bethesda to State College, including transfers.
Bethesda to State College bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Bethesda station.
Bethesda to State College bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bethesda to State College is 161 miles. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Bethesda to State College.
Book your Bethesda to State College bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
What companies run services between Bethesda, MD, USA and State College, PA, USA?
You can take a bus from Bethesda to State College Bus Station via Baltimore Downtown Bus Station and Harrisburg Bus Station in around 6h 25m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Harrisburg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–260
- Website
- iflysouthern.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Du Bois-Jefferson County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–380
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Williamsport-Lycoming County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–380
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- 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
- https://www.wmata.com
- 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
- https://www.wmata.com
- 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
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Bethesda to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–23
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- 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 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
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
- Phone
- +1 814-574-1827
- Website
- fullingtontours.com
Bus from DuBois to State College
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- https://www.fullingtontours.com
Bus from Williamsport Regional Airport to State College
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://www.fullingtontours.com
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