There are 5 ways to get from James Madison University to Penn State University by bus, plane, taxi, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, fly, taxi
best- Take the bus from Goodwin Transit Center to Dulles International Airportbus
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)plane IAD - JST
- Take the taxi from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) to Penn State Universitytaxi
5h 18m$152–451Drive 182.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from James Madison University to Penn State Universitycar 182.4 mi
3h 48m$32–45Bus, train
- Take the bus from Goodwin Transit Center to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Harrisburg to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
10h 36m$129–190Bus, train via Philadelphia
- Take the bus from Goodwin Transit Center to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
11h$229–365Bus
- Take the bus from Goodwin Transit Center to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
10h 55m$82–115
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from James Madison University to Penn State University is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 48m.
The fastest way to get from James Madison University to Penn State University is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from James Madison University to Penn State University station. However, there are services departing from Goodwin Transit Center and arriving at Altoona Bus Station via Washington Union Station and Harrisburg Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 55m.
The distance between James Madison University and Penn State University is 272 miles. The road distance is 183.5 miles.
The best way to get from James Madison University to Penn State University without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 36m and costs $120 - $190.
It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from James Madison University to Penn State University, including transfers.
James Madison University to Penn State University bus services, operated by Virginia Breeze, depart from Goodwin Transit Center station.
James Madison University to Penn State University bus services, operated by Virginia Breeze, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between James Madison University to Penn State University is 183 miles. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from James Madison University to Penn State University.
There are 29+ hotels available in Penn State University.
What companies run services between James Madison University, VA, USA and Penn State University, PA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from James Madison University to Penn State University via Goodwin Transit Center, Washington Union Station, Harrisburg Bus Station, and Altoona Bus Station in around 10h 55m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $40–310
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Harrisburg to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–200
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
- Phone
- +1-800-827-3490
- [email protected]
- Website
- Virginia Breeze
Bus from Goodwin Transit Center to Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–31
- Schedules at
- Virginia Breeze
Bus from Goodwin Transit Center to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–35
- Schedules at
- Virginia Breeze
Bus from Goodwin Transit Center to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–35
- Schedules at
- Virginia Breeze
Bus from Goodwin Transit Center to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–35
- Schedules at
- Virginia Breeze
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Estimated price
- $85–110
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