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How to get fromState College to Fairfaxby plane, subway, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from State College to Fairfax 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 East Falls Church, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Vienna, Orange Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2h 59m
    $41–270

  2. Drive 174 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from State College to Fairfaxcar car 174 mi
    4h 8m
    $32–46

  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
    7h 37m
    $38–68

  4. Bus, train, subway

    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 New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to Vienna, Orange Line Center Platformsubway subway O
    8h 11m
    $86–184

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

    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
    5h 6m
    $150–424

  6. Bus to Harrisburg International Airport, fly

    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
    5h 45m
    $84–534

State College to Fairfax by bus and subway (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 164.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 59m

What companies run services between State College, PA, USA and Fairfax, VA, USA?

You can take a bus from State College Bus Station to University Dr+Main St via Harrisburg Bus Station, Washington Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform, Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform, and Vienna+Bay H in around 7h 37m.

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