There are 3 ways to get from Ellicott City to State College by bus (Greyhound), car, train, subway, or plane
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0421D
5h 43m$34–49Drive 156 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ellicott City to State Collegecar 156 mi
3h 46m$27–39Train, subway, fly
- Take the train from West Baltimore to New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain
- 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
6h 20m$47–319
Ellicott City to State College by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ellicott City to State College is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 3h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Ellicott City to State College is to drive which takes 3h 46m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Ellicott City to State College station. However, there are services departing from FREDERICK RD & FIVE OAKS POOL eb and arriving at State College Bus Station via GREENE & BALTIMORE sb and Baltimore Downtown Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
The distance between Ellicott City and State College is 176 miles. The road distance is 157 miles.
The best way to get from Ellicott City to State College without a car is to bus which takes 5h 43m and costs $30 - $50.
It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Ellicott City to State College, including transfers.
Ellicott City to State College bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.
Ellicott City to State College bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at State College Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ellicott City to State College is 157 miles. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Ellicott City to State College.
There are 65+ hotels available in State College.
What companies run services between Ellicott City, MD, USA and State College, PA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to State College Bus Station twice 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from West Baltimore to New Carrollton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $15–25
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Train from West Baltimore to New Carrollton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
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 Greyhound USA
Contact 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
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Greyhound
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