There are 5 ways to get from State College to Virginia Commonwealth University by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, subway, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0421D
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Richmondbus Greyhound US0700 / ...
7h 43m$53–85Drive 269.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from State College to Virginia Commonwealth Universitycar 269.8 mi
5h 42m$47–67Fly to Richmond International Airport
- Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane SCE - RIC
5h 27m$71–505Bus via Richmond
- Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0421D
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Richmondbus FlixBus N2605 / ...
8h 59m$53–80Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway, bus
- 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 Potomac Ave, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Take the bus from Washington, DC - 2305 Pennsylvania Ave to Richmond, VA - 900 W Leigh Stbus
6h 5m$61–411
State College to Virginia Commonwealth University by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from State College to Virginia Commonwealth University is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h 42m.
The fastest way to get from State College to Virginia Commonwealth University is to fly which takes 5h 27m and costs $70 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from State College station to Virginia Commonwealth University. However, there are services departing from State College Bus Station and arriving at Broad & Shafer via Baltimore Downtown Bus Station and Main + 15Th. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.
The distance between State College and Virginia Commonwealth University is 314 miles. The road distance is 271.3 miles.
The best way to get from State College to Virginia Commonwealth University without a car is to bus which takes 7h 43m and costs $50 - $85.
It takes approximately 7h 43m to get from State College to Virginia Commonwealth University, including transfers.
State College to Virginia Commonwealth University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from State College Bus Station.
The best way to get from State College to Virginia Commonwealth University is to bus which takes 7h 43m and costs $50 - $85. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $70 - $550 and takes 5h 27m.
State College to Virginia Commonwealth University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between State College to Virginia Commonwealth University is 271 miles. It takes approximately 5h 42m to drive from State College to Virginia Commonwealth University.
What companies run services between State College, PA, USA and Virginia Commonwealth University, VA, USA?
You can take a bus from State College Bus Station to Virginia Commonwealth University via Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, Richmond, Main + 15Th, and Broad & Shafer in around 7h 43m. Alternatively, United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) every 3 hours.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Richmond International Airport via Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–500
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Richmond International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–360
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Richmond International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Richmond International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Tuesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Potomac Ave, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from State College Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from State College Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- 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
- $23–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 617-681-0820
- [email protected]
- Website
- CoachRun
Bus from Washington, DC - 2305 Pennsylvania Ave to Richmond, VA - 900 W Leigh St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $10–40
- Website
- CoachRun
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