There are 8 ways to get from State College to Richmond Airport (RIC) by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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
best- Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane SCE - RIC
4h 39m$52–344Bus via Richmond
cheapest- Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Richmondbus
9h 16m$45–92Bus, 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
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationtrain
11h 29m$108–825Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from State College to Richmond-RIC277 mi
5h 55mDrive 277 mi
- Drive from State College to Richmond Airport (RIC)car 277 mi
5h 55m$51–73Bus, train via Washington
- 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
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Richmondbus
10h 4m$89–780Bus
- Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Richmondbus
10h 14m$46–87Bus, train #2
- Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationtrain
10h 46m$65–140
State College to Richmond Airport (RIC) by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from State College to Richmond Airport (RIC) is to bus via Richmond which costs $45 - $95 and takes 9h 16m.
The fastest way to get from State College to Richmond Airport (RIC) is to fly which takes 4h 39m and costs $50 - $350.
No, there is no direct bus from State College station to Richmond Airport (RIC). However, there are services departing from State College Bus Station and arriving at Ric Airport via Harrisburg Bus Station, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station and Broad + 18Th. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 16m.
The distance between State College and Richmond Airport (RIC) is 240 miles. The road distance is 278.6 miles.
The best way to get from State College to Richmond Airport (RIC) without a car is to bus via Richmond which takes 9h 16m and costs $45 - $95.
It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from State College to Richmond Airport (RIC), including transfers.
State College to Richmond Airport (RIC) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from State College Bus Station.
The best way to get from State College to Richmond Airport (RIC) is to fly which takes 4h 39m and costs $50 - $350. Alternatively, you can bus via Richmond, which costs $45 - $95 and takes 9h 16m.
State College to Richmond Airport (RIC) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between State College to Richmond Airport (RIC) is 279 miles. It takes approximately 5h 55m to drive from State College to Richmond Airport (RIC).
What companies run services between State College, PA, USA and Richmond Airport (RIC), USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from State College Bus Station to Ric Airport via Harrisburg Bus Station, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, Richmond, and Broad + 18Th in around 9h 16m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Richmond International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Richmond International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Richmond International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Richmond International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
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
Train from Washington Union Station to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- 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
Train from Washington Union Station to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- 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
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
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–25
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–22
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–25
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–25
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–25
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–22
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–25
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $17–28
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from State College to Richmond-RIC
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- On demand
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