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How to get fromFairfax to Penn State Universityby plane, taxi, train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from Fairfax to Penn State University by plane, taxi, train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)plane plane IAD - JST
    2. Take the taxi from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) to Penn State Universitytaxi taxi
    3h 50m
    $124–375

  2. Drive 164.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Fairfax to Penn State Universitycar car 164.3 mi
    3h 36m
    $30–44

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train Acela
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train Pennsylvanian
    8h 11m
    $128–267

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0430
    2. Take the train from Harrisburg to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train Pennsylvanian
    8h 53m
    $89–157

  5. Fly to Du Bois-Jefferson County Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Du Bois-Jefferson County Airport (DUJ)plane plane IAD - DUJ
    2. Take the taxi from Du Bois-Jefferson County Airport (DUJ) to Penn State Universitytaxi taxi
    4h 53m
    $244–545

  6. Fly to Penn State University Park Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane IAD - SCE
    2. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus
    6h 8m
    $83–336

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0430
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0400s
    9h 41m
    $84–122

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) flights

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Duration1h 3mAverage Duration
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Map of how to get from Fairfax to Penn State University.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 183.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 50m

What companies run services between Fairfax, VA, USA and Penn State University, PA, USA?

You can take a subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to Penn State University via 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 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from University Dr+North St to Penn State University via East Falls Church+Bay D, East Falls Church, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform, Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, Harrisburg Bus Station, and Altoona Bus Station in around 9h 41m.

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