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

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There are 8 ways to get from State College to Northern Virginia by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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  1. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport, bus

    best
    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 Station to Warrenton Park & Ridebus bus
    4h
    $64–298

  2. Drive 173.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from State College to Northern Virginiacar car 173.7 mi
    4h 36m
    $32–46

  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 Washington Union Station to Warrenton, VA - Commuter Lotbus bus
    8h 45m
    $56–114

  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
    4. Take the train from Lead to Leadtrain train
    9h 29m
    $112–801

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

    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
    3. Take the bus from Dulles International Airport Station to Warrenton Park & Ridebus bus
    6h 7m
    $173–452

  6. Bus to Harrisburg International Airport, fly, bus

    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
    3. Take the bus from Dulles International Airport Station to Warrenton Park & Ridebus bus
    6h 46m
    $107–561

  7. Bus to Williamsport-Lycoming County Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from State College to Williamsport Regional Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Williamsport-Lycoming County Airport (IPT) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane IPT - IAD
    3. Take the bus from Dulles International Airport Station to Warrenton Park & Ridebus bus
    6h 4m
    $162–439

  8. Bus via Washington

    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, DC - 17th & K Street to Warrenton, VA - Commuter Lotbus bus
    9h
    $60–102

Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration56 minAverage Duration
Ticket$34Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from State College to Northern Virginia.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 173.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h

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

You can take a bus from State College Bus Station to Northern Virginia via Harrisburg Bus Station, Washington Union Station, and Warrenton, VA - Commuter Lot in around 8h 45m.

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