There are 8 ways to get from Richmond Airport (RIC) to State College by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane RIC - SCE
4h 21m$54–348Drive 275.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Richmond Airport (RIC) to State Collegecar 275.9 mi
5h 55m$51–73Bus
- Take the bus from Richmond to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus
10h 3m$53–122Train, bus via Philadelphia
- Take the train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Harrisburgtrain
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus
12h 26m$125–295Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Richmond-RIC to State College275.9 mi
5h 55mBus, train
- Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Harrisburgtrain
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus
10h 40m$106–250Bus via Washington
- Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus
11h 1m$53–118Train, bus
- Take the train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus
11h 45m$72–170
Richmond Airport (RIC) to State College by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Richmond Airport (RIC) to State College is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Richmond Airport (RIC) to State College is to fly which takes 4h 21m and costs $50 - $350.
No, there is no direct bus from Richmond Airport (RIC) to State College station. However, there are services departing from Ric Airport and arriving at State College Bus Station via Richmond, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station and Harrisburg Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 3m.
The distance between Richmond Airport (RIC) and State College is 240 miles. The road distance is 277.5 miles.
The best way to get from Richmond Airport (RIC) to State College without a car is to bus which takes 10h 3m and costs $50 - $130.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Richmond Airport (RIC) to State College, including transfers.
Richmond Airport (RIC) to State College bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Richmond station.
The best way to get from Richmond Airport (RIC) to State College is to fly which takes 4h 21m and costs $50 - $350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $130 and takes 10h 3m.
Richmond Airport (RIC) to State College bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Richmond Airport (RIC) to State College is 278 miles. It takes approximately 5h 55m to drive from Richmond Airport (RIC) to State College.
What companies run services between Richmond Airport (RIC), USA and State College, PA, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ric Airport to State College Bus Station via Broad + 17Th, Richmond, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, and Harrisburg Bus Station in around 10h 3m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Newark, Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–440
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $85–460
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact 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
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 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Richmond to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Richmond to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $16–28
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Richmond to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–28
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Richmond to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–22
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–25
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–25
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Richmond to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–25
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–25
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–25
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Saver
- $20–50
- Flexible
- $40–55
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Saver
- $20–50
- Flexible
- $40–55
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Saver
- $20–50
- Flexible
- $40–55
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Saver
- $20–50
- Flexible
- $40–55
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Saver
- $20–50
- Flexible
- $40–55
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Richmond-RIC to State College
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- On demand
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
There are 59+ hotels available in State College.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Richmond Airport (RIC) and State College. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.








