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How to get fromFairfax to State Collegeby subway, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Fairfax to State College by subway, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Subway, fly to Penn State University Park Airport

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    1. Take the subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to East Falls Church, Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane IAD - SCE
    4h 7m
    $40–289

  2. Drive  173.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Fairfax to State Collegecar car 173.6 mi
    4h 5m
    $32–46

  3. 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 State College Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0400s / ...
    7h 48m
    $41–91

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Harrisburgtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 16m
    $86–201

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

    1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Du Bois-Jefferson County Airport (DUJ)plane plane IAD - DUJ
    2. Take the bus from DuBois to State Collegebus bus
    5h 59m
    $130–426

  6. Fly to Harrisburg International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)plane plane IAD - MDT
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    6h 31m
    $55–332

  7. Fly to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)plane plane IAD - JST
    2. Take the bus from Johnstown Bus Stop to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    6h 6m
    $64–325

  8. Fly to Williamsport-Lycoming County Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Williamsport-Lycoming County Airport (IPT)plane plane IAD - IPT
    2. Take the bus from Williamsport Regional Airport to State Collegebus bus
    5h 57m
    $126–415

Fairfax to State College by bus and subway

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration7h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$41Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 164.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 7m

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

You can take a bus from University Dr+North St to State College Bus Station via Vienna+Bay L, Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform, Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, and Harrisburg Bus Station in around 7h 48m.

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