There are 7 ways to get from State College to Bowie by bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, plane, or subway
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s / ...
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0430
7h 21m$34–58Drive 180.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from State College to Bowiecar 180.6 mi
4h 15m$33–48Bus, train
- Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Harrisburg to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain
8h 23m$72–158Fly from Penn State University Park Airport, subway
- Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane SCE - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
4h 49m$44–319Bus to Du Bois-Jefferson County Airport, fly, subway
- Take the bus from State College to DuBoisbus
- Fly from Du Bois-Jefferson County Airport (DUJ) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane DUJ - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
6h 56m$139–452Bus to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, fly, subway
- Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Johnstown Bus Stopbus
- Fly from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane JST - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
7h 4m$70–352Bus to Harrisburg International Airport, fly, subway
- Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane MDT - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
7h 33m$53–328
State College to Bowie by bus and train (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from State College to Bowie is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 4h 15m.
The fastest way to get from State College to Bowie is to drive which takes 4h 15m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from State College station to Bowie. However, there are services departing from State College Bus Station and arriving at Evergreen Pkwy at Emerald Ln via Harrisburg Bus Station and New Carrollton+Bay B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.
The distance between State College and Bowie is 220 miles. The road distance is 181.6 miles.
The best way to get from State College to Bowie without a car is to bus which takes 7h 21m and costs $30 - $60.
It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from State College to Bowie, including transfers.
State College to Bowie bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from State College Bus Station.
State College to Bowie bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between State College to Bowie is 182 miles. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from State College to Bowie.
There are 340+ hotels available in Bowie.
What companies run services between State College, PA, USA and Bowie, MD, USA?
You can take a bus from State College Bus Station to Evergreen Pkwy at Emerald Ln via Harrisburg Bus Station, Washington Union Station, Washington Union Station, New Carrollton Amtrak Station, and New Carrollton+Bay B in around 7h 21m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–310
Flights from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–310
Flights from Harrisburg International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Harrisburg to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–22
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $17–28
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–22
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from State College Bus Station to Johnstown Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–21
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–22
- Website
- Greyhound
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