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How to get fromState College, Pa to Washingtonby plane, subway, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from State College, Pa to Washington by plane, subway, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus

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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 6m
    $53–388

  2. Drive  168.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from State College, Pa to Washingtoncar car 168.2 mi
    4h 5m
    $29–42

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421D
    2. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0310D / ...
    5h 39m
    $36–55

  4. 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 5m
    $168–511

  5. 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
    5h 46m
    $69–398

State College, Pa to Washington by bus

Calendar1Weekly Buses
Duration5h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 165.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 6m

What companies run services between State College, Pa, PA, USA and Washington, DC, USA?

You can take a bus from State College Bus Station to Washington Union Station via Baltimore Downtown Bus Station in around 5h 39m.

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