There are 5 ways to get from State College to Herndon by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Penn State University Park Airport
best- Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane SCE - IAD
2h 19m$51–282Drive 159.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from State College to Herndoncar 159.3 mi
4h 12m$30–42Bus
- 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 35m$54–85Bus, 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 Washington Union Stationtrain
7h 46m$78–752Bus to Du Bois-Jefferson County Airport, fly
- 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
4h 25m$128–401
State College to Herndon by bus and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from State College to Herndon is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 4h 12m.
The fastest way to get from State College to Herndon is to fly which takes 2h 19m and costs $50 - $290.
No, there is no direct bus from State College station to Herndon. However, there are services departing from State College Bus Station and arriving at Elden St and Monroe St via Harrisburg Bus Station and Herndon-Monroe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.
The distance between State College and Herndon is 144 miles. The road distance is 160.2 miles.
The best way to get from State College to Herndon without a car is to bus which takes 7h 35m and costs $50 - $85.
It takes approximately 2h 19m to get from State College to Herndon, including transfers.
State College to Herndon bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from State College Bus Station.
The best way to get from State College to Herndon is to fly which takes 2h 19m and costs $50 - $290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $85 and takes 7h 35m.
State College to Herndon bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between State College to Herndon is 160 miles. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from State College to Herndon.
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 and 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-Monroe in around 7h 35m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Website
- iflysouthern.com
Flights from Du Bois-Jefferson County Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Harrisburg to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $30–45
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $35–50
Bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $30–45
Bus from State College to DuBois
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $24–35
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–27
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–27
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 814-574-1827
- Website
- fullingtontours.com
Bus from State College to DuBois
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- https://www.fullingtontours.com
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from State College to DuBois
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–37
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $17–35
- Flexible
- $33–37
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