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

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There are 5 ways to get from State College to James Madison University by plane, taxi, bus, train, subway, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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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 35m
    $196–505

  2. Drive  208.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from State College to James Madison Universitycar car 208.2 mi
    4h 26m
    $36–52

  3. Bus, train, subway

    1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from West Baltimore to New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway S
    4. Take the bus from Dulles International Airport to Goodwin Transit Centerbus bus
    9h 57m
    $62–90

  4. 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 32m
    $77–416

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Godwin Transit Centerbus bus
    10h 9m
    $66–92

State College to James Madison University by bus, train, subway, and foot

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration9h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 243 mi
  • Duration: 5h 35m

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 Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, Washington Union Station, and Godwin Transit Center in around 10h 9m.

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