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

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There are 7 ways to get from State College to Herndon by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane SCE - IAD
    2h 41m
    $45–321

  2. Drive  159.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from State College to Herndoncar car 159.3 mi
    4h 12m
    $30–42

  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 8m
    $37–59

  4. Bus, train

    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 Washington Union Stationtrain train
    7h 46m
    $74–738

  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
    4h 47m
    $140–454

  6. Bus to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Johnstown Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane JST - IAD
    4h 56m
    $71–354

  7. 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 25m
    $54–330

State College to Herndon by bus and subway (Greyhound)

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration7h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 146.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 41m

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

United Airlines flies from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from State College Bus Station to Elden St @ Monroe St via Harrisburg Bus Station, Washington Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform, Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform, Herndon, Silver Line Center Platform, and Herndon Metro Bay E in around 7h 8m.

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