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

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There are 6 ways to get from Pennsylvania State University to Washington by plane, subway, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport, subway

    best
    1. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane SCE - IAD
    2. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    3h 28m
    $48–358

  2. Drive  169.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Pennsylvania State University to Washingtoncar car 169.1 mi
    4h 14m
    $31–45

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from State College 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 52m
    $37–56

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Harrisburg to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    7h 9m
    $101–763

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

    1. Take the bus from State College to DuBoisbus bus
    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 McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    5h 27m
    $158–481

  6. Bus to Harrisburg International Airport, fly, subway

    1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    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 McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    6h 8m
    $59–368

Pennsylvania State University to Washington by foot and bus (Greyhound)

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration6h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 166.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 28m

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

You can take a vehicle from Pennsylvania State University to Washington Union Station via Bigler Rd at Nittany Community Center, Walker Building, State College Bus Station, and Harrisburg Bus Station in around 6h 52m.

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