There are 7 ways to get from State College to Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) by plane, subway, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, rideshare, 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, subway
best- Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane SCE - IAD
- Take the subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Yellow/Blue Line Track 2 Platform-Trains South Toward Alexandriasubway
3h 10m$41–300Drive 172.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from State College to Reagan Washington Airport (DCA)car 172.2 mi
4h 14m$32–46Bus (Greyhound)
- 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
6h 30m$34–67Bus, 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 13m$77–752Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from State College to Reagan Washington-DCA172.2 mi
4h 14mBus 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
5h 17m$140–444Bus to Harrisburg International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane MDT - IAD
5h 56m$53–313
State College to Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) by bus and subway (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from State College to Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 4h 14m.
The fastest way to get from State College to Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) is to fly and subway which takes 3h 10m and costs $40 - $300.
No, there is no direct bus from State College station to Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) station. However, there are services departing from State College Bus Station and arriving at Washington Union Station via Harrisburg Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
The distance between State College and Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) is 168 miles. The road distance is 173.2 miles.
The best way to get from State College to Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) without a car is to bus which takes 6h 30m and costs $30 - $70.
It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from State College to Reagan Washington Airport (DCA), including transfers.
State College to Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from State College Bus Station.
State College to Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between State College to Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) is 173 miles. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from State College to Reagan Washington Airport (DCA).
There are 1526+ hotels available in Reagan Washington Airport (DCA).
What companies run services between State College, PA, USA and Reagan Washington Airport (DCA), USA?
You can take a bus from State College Bus Station to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Yellow/Blue Line Track 2 Platform-Trains South Toward Alexandria via Harrisburg Bus Station, Washington Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platform, and Gallery Place, Green/Yellow Line Center Platform in around 6h 30m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–290
Flights from Harrisburg International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
- Website
- iflysouthern.com
Flights from Du Bois-Jefferson County Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–390
Subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Yellow/Blue Line Track 2 Platform-Trains South Toward Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Standard Fare
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Harrisburg to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–25
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–25
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–25
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 814-574-1827
- Website
- Fullington Tours
Bus from State College to DuBois
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Website
- Fullington Tours
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from State College to Reagan Washington-DCA
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between State College and Reagan Washington Airport (DCA). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.














