There are 5 ways to get from State College to Reston by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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 29m$48–358Drive 160.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from State College to Restoncar 160.1 mi
4h 14m$30–43Bus (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 24m$39–57Bus 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 28m$158–481Bus 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 9m$59–368
State College to Reston by bus and subway (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from State College to Reston is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 4h 14m.
The fastest way to get from State College to Reston is to fly which takes 2h 29m and costs $45 - $360.
No, there is no direct bus from State College station to Reston 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 24m.
The distance between State College and Reston is 145 miles. The road distance is 161 miles.
The best way to get from State College to Reston without a car is to bus which takes 6h 24m and costs $35 - $60.
It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from State College to Reston, including transfers.
State College to Reston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from State College Bus Station.
The best way to get from State College to Reston is to fly which takes 2h 29m and costs $45 - $360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $60 and takes 6h 24m.
State College to Reston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between State College to Reston is 161 miles. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from State College to Reston.
What companies run services between State College, PA, USA and Reston, 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 Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform via Harrisburg Bus Station, Washington Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, and Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform in around 6h 24m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–350
Flights from Harrisburg International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–340
- Website
- iflysouthern.com
Flights from Du Bois-Jefferson County Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–430
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
- $15–24
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–30
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–24
- 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
- $14–50
- Website
- Fullington Tours
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