There are 6 ways to get from Penn State University (Station) to Washington by bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 111 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Penn State University to 69th St TC West Center Platformbus 111 / ...
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
3h 13m$35–658Drive 122.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Penn State University (Station) to Washingtoncar 122.6 mi
2h 30m$22–32Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
5h 18m$27–48Line 117 bus, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the bus from Penn State University to Chester Transit Centerbus
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane PHL - DCA
3h 58m$95–708Bus via Washington, DC
- Take the bus from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DCbus Washington
5h 29m$50–118Line 117 bus, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Take the bus from Penn State University to Chester Transit Centerbus
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane PHL - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
4h 35m$957–1,061
Penn State University (Station) to Washington by bus, subway, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Penn State University (Station) to Washington is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Penn State University (Station) to Washington is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Penn State University (Station) to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Penn State University and arriving at Washington Union Station via 69th St Transit Center South Terminal and Philadelphia Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
The distance between Penn State University (Station) and Washington is 152 miles. The road distance is 123.4 miles.
The best way to get from Penn State University (Station) to Washington without a car is to line 111 bus and train which takes 3h 13m and costs $35 - $700.
It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Penn State University (Station) to Washington, including transfers.
Penn State University (Station) to Washington bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Penn State University (Station) to Washington bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Penn State University (Station) to Washington is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Penn State University (Station) to Washington.
There are 1596+ hotels available in Washington.
What companies run services between Penn State University (Station), PA, USA and Washington, DC, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $22–35 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Greyhound USA also services this route 5 times a day.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Bus from Penn State University to 69th St TC West Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–4
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Penn State University to Chester Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–4
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Penn State University to Chester Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–4
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-844-800-6828
- [email protected]
- Website
- OurBus
Bus from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- OurBus
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