There are 6 ways to get from State College to Silver Spring by plane, subway, 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, subway
best- Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane SCE - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
3h 24m$41–310Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- 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
5h 58m$30–56Drive 163.7 mi
- Drive from State College to Silver Springcar 163.7 mi
3h 59m$30–44Bus to Du Bois-Jefferson County Airport, fly, subway
- 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
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
5h 30m$140–444Bus to Harrisburg International Airport, fly, subway
- 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
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
6h 8m$52–321Bus to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, fly, subway
- Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Johnstown Bus Stopbus
- Fly from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane JST - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
5h 39m$65–336
State College to Silver Spring by bus and subway (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from State College to Silver Spring is to bus which costs $30 - $60 and takes 5h 58m.
The fastest way to get from State College to Silver Spring is to fly and subway which takes 3h 24m and costs $40 - $310.
No, there is no direct bus from State College station to Silver Spring 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 5h 58m.
The distance between State College and Silver Spring is 175 miles. The road distance is 164.6 miles.
The best way to get from State College to Silver Spring without a car is to bus which takes 5h 58m and costs $30 - $60.
It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from State College to Silver Spring, including transfers.
State College to Silver Spring bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from State College Bus Station.
State College to Silver Spring bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between State College to Silver Spring is 165 miles. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from State College to Silver Spring.
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What companies run services between State College, PA, USA and Silver Spring, MD, USA?
You can take a bus from State College Bus Station to Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform via Harrisburg Bus Station, Washington Union Station, and Union Station, Red Line Center Platform in around 5h 58m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–300
Flights from Harrisburg International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–290
Flights from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–290
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
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
- $12–24
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $16–30
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–24
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from State College Bus Station to Johnstown Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–22
- Website
- Greyhound
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