There are 4 ways to get from Charles Town to State College by taxi, plane, bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, fly
best- Take the taxi from Charles Town to Ashburn, Silver Line Center Platformtaxi
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane IAD - SCE
4h 19m$124–404Drive 129.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Charles Town to State Collegecar 129.2 mi
3h 21m$23–33Bus
- Take the bus from Frederick to Baltimorebus Brs 203 / ...
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0421D
7h 38m$68–94Train, bus
- Take the train from DUFFIELDS W VA MARC eb to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus
8h 4m$54–88
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Charles Town to State College is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 3h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Charles Town to State College is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Charles Town to State College station. However, there are services departing from Route 478 at Route 180 and arriving at State College Bus Station via Frederick and Baltimore Downtown Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.
The distance between Charles Town and State College is 180 miles. The road distance is 130 miles.
The best way to get from Charles Town to State College without a car is to bus which takes 7h 38m and costs $65 - $95.
It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Charles Town to State College, including transfers.
Charles Town to State College bus services, operated by BayRunner Shuttle, depart from Frederick station.
Charles Town to State College bus services, operated by BayRunner Shuttle, arrive at Baltimore station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charles Town to State College is 130 miles. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Charles Town to State College.
There are 64+ hotels available in State College.
What companies run services between Charles Town, WV, USA and State College, PA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Charles Town to State College Bus Station via Route 478 at Route 180, Frederick, and Baltimore Downtown Bus Station in around 7h 38m.
- 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
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Train from DUFFIELDS W VA MARC eb to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–13
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–13
- Phone
- +1 410-912-6000
- [email protected]
- Website
- BayRunner Shuttle
Bus from Frederick to Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Schedules at
- BayRunner Shuttle
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Frederick to Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- 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
Bus from Washington Union Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- 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
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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