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How to get fromPenn State University to Washingtonby taxi, plane, subway, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Penn State University to Washington by taxi, plane, subway, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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  1. Taxi to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, fly, subway

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Penn State University to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane JST - IAD
    3. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    2h 47m
    $128–414

  2. Drive  160 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Penn State University to Washingtoncar car 160 mi
    3h 39m
    $30–43

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0400s
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0430
    6h 45m
    $46–75

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train Pennsylvanian
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Northeast Regional / ...
    7h 17m
    $99–801

  5. Taxi to Du Bois-Jefferson County Airport, fly, subway

    1. Take the taxi from Penn State University to Du Bois-Jefferson County Airport (DUJ)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Du Bois-Jefferson County Airport (DUJ) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane DUJ - IAD
    3. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    3h 54m
    $258–576

  6. Bus to Penn State University Park Airport, fly, subway

    1. Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane SCE - IAD
    3. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    4h 53m
    $58–340

  7. Train to Harrisburg International Airport, fly, subway

    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Harrisburgtrain train
    2. Fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane MDT - IAD
    3. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    6h 50m
    $77–396

  8. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Harrisburgtrain train Pennsylvanian
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0430
    6h 47m
    $56–120

Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) flights

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Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 183 mi
  • Duration: 2h 47m

What companies run services between Penn State University, PA, USA and Washington, DC, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Penn State University to Washington Union Station via Altoona Bus Station and Harrisburg Bus Station in around 6h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Penn State University to Washington Union Station via Altoona Amtrak Station and 30th Street Station in around 7h 17m.

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