There are 4 ways to get from James Madison University to State College by taxi, 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.
Taxi to Charlottesville, fly
best- Take the taxi from James Madison University to Charlottesville (CHO)taxi
- Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane CHO - SCE
5h 31m$198–500Drive 207.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from James Madison University to State Collegecar 207.8 mi
4h 28m$36–52Bus
- Take the bus from Goodwin Transit Center to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus
9h 16m$65–89Bus to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Goodwin Transit Center to Dulles International Airportbus
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane IAD - SCE
5h 38m$68–336
James Madison University to State College by foot and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from James Madison University to State College is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 28m.
The fastest way to get from James Madison University to State College is to drive which takes 4h 28m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from James Madison University to State College station. However, there are services departing from Goodwin Transit Center and arriving at State College Bus Station via Washington Union Station and Baltimore Downtown Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 16m.
The distance between James Madison University and State College is 245 miles. The road distance is 209 miles.
The best way to get from James Madison University to State College without a car is to bus which takes 9h 16m and costs $60 - $90.
It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from James Madison University to State College, including transfers.
James Madison University to State College bus services, operated by Virginia Breeze, depart from Goodwin Transit Center station.
James Madison University to State College bus services, operated by Virginia Breeze, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between James Madison University to State College is 209 miles. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from James Madison University to State College.
There are 65+ hotels available in State College.
What companies run services between James Madison University, VA, USA and State College, PA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from James Madison University to State College Bus Station via Goodwin Transit Center, Washington Union Station, and Baltimore Downtown Bus Station in around 9h 16m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Charlottesville to Penn State University Park Airport via Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–310
Flights from Charlottesville to Penn State University Park Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–460
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Charlottesville to Penn State University Park Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–390
- Phone
- +1-800-827-3490
- [email protected]
- Website
- 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 Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–31
- Schedules at
- Virginia Breeze
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
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
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Estimated price
- $150–190
ABC Cab Co.
- Phone
- +1 540-564-1214
- Website
- abccabcova.com
Checkered Cab Co
- Phone
- +1 540-908-2838
- Website
- facebook.com
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