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How to get fromState College to James Madison Universityby plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, subway, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from State College to James Madison University by plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, subway, or car

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  1. Fly to Charlottesville, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane plane SCE - CHO
    2. Take the taxi from Charlottesville (CHO) to James Madison Universitytaxi taxi
    5h 36m
    $204–489

  2. Drive 203.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from State College to James Madison Universitycar car 203.4 mi
    4h 39m
    $38–54

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from DC Union Station to JMU Godwin Transit Centerbus bus
    10h 25m
    $72–127

  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 Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway S
    5. Take the bus from Dulles Airport to JMU Godwin Transit Centerbus bus
    11h 56m
    $106–230

  5. Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane SCE - IAD
    2. Take the bus from Dulles International Airport to Goodwin Transit Centerbus bus
    5h 25m
    $73–309

  6. Bus via Godwin Transit Center

    1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Godwin Transit Centerbus bus
    10h 35m
    $77–112

  7. 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
    4. Take the bus from DC Union Station to JMU Godwin Transit Centerbus bus
    11h 9m
    $97–797

State College to James Madison University by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration10h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 243 mi
  • Duration: 5h 36m

What companies run services between State College, PA, USA and James Madison University, VA, USA?

You can take a bus from State College Bus Station to James Madison University via Harrisburg Bus Station, DC Union Station, and JMU Godwin Transit Center in around 10h 25m.

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