There are 6 ways to get from Herndon to State College by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, 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.
Fly to Penn State University Park Airport
best- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane IAD - SCE
3h 50m$45–310Drive 160.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Herndon to State Collegecar 160.2 mi
4h 3m$28–40Bus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0421D
6h 57m$40–61Fly to Du Bois-Jefferson County Airport, bus
- 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
5h 38m$140–446Fly to Harrisburg International Airport, bus
- 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 14m$60–362Fly to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, bus
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)plane IAD - JST
- Take the bus from Johnstown Bus Stop to State College Bus Stationbus
5h 46m$73–346
Herndon to State College by bus and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Herndon to State College is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 4h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Herndon to State College is to fly which takes 3h 50m and costs $45 - $310.
No, there is no direct bus from Herndon to State College station. However, there are services departing from Elden St @ Monroe St and arriving at State College Bus Station via Washington Union Station and Baltimore Downtown Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.
The distance between Herndon and State College is 148 miles. The road distance is 161.1 miles.
The best way to get from Herndon to State College without a car is to bus which takes 6h 57m and costs $40 - $65.
It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Herndon to State College, including transfers.
Herndon to State College bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Herndon to State College is to fly which takes 3h 50m and costs $45 - $310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $65 and takes 6h 57m.
Herndon to State College bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Herndon to State College is 161 miles. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Herndon to State College.
What companies run services between Herndon, VA, USA and State College, PA, USA?
United Airlines flies from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elden St @ Monroe St to State College Bus Station via Reston Town Center Metro Bay K, Reston Town Center, Silver Line Center Platform, Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, and Baltimore Downtown Bus Station in around 6h 57m.
- 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
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Harrisburg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–300
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $40–300
- Website
- iflysouthern.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Du Bois-Jefferson County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–390
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- 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
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Johnstown Bus Stop to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 814-574-1827
- Website
- Fullington Tours
Bus from DuBois to State College
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–50
- Website
- Fullington Tours
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from DuBois to State College
- Saver
- $17–35
- Flexible
- $33–37
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Saver
- $20–50
- Flexible
- $40–55
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