There are 6 ways to get from State College to Bowie by bus, train, car, plane, subway, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0421D
- Take the train from West Baltimore to New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain Commuter Rail
6h 21m$35–56Drive 180.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from State College to Bowiecar 180.6 mi
4h 12m$31–45Fly 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 56m$54–389Bus
- Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0421D
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0310D / ...
7h 21m$39–63Bus 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$169–512Bus 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 36m$70–400
State College to Bowie by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from State College to Bowie is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 4h 12m.
The fastest way to get from State College to Bowie is to drive which takes 4h 12m and costs $30 - $45.
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 Baltimore Downtown Bus Station and New Carrollton+Bay B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.
The distance between State College and Bowie is 206 miles. The road distance is 181.6 miles.
The best way to get from State College to Bowie without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 21m and costs $35 - $60.
It takes approximately 6h 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 Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between State College to Bowie is 182 miles. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from State College to Bowie.
There are 337+ 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 Baltimore Downtown 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
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–380
Flights from Harrisburg International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
- Website
- iflysouthern.com
Flights from Du Bois-Jefferson County Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–460
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from West Baltimore to New Carrollton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $15–25
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Train from West Baltimore to New Carrollton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from State College Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from State College Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–24
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 814-574-1827
- Website
- Fullington Tours
Bus from State College to DuBois
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–50
- Website
- Fullington Tours
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