There are 9 ways to get from State College to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) by plane, bus, subway, 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
best- Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane SCE - IAD
2h 5m$37–274Drive 159.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from State College to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)car 159.4 mi
4h 12m$30–42Bus, subway
- 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 subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway S
7h 9m$34–66Bus, train, subway
- 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 subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway S
7h 53m$77–751Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from State College to Washington Dulles-IAD159.4 mi
4h 12mBus 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 11m$136–418Bus 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
4h 50m$84–577Bus to Williamsport-Lycoming County Airport, fly
- Take the bus from State College to Williamsport Regional Airportbus
- Fly from Williamsport-Lycoming County Airport (IPT) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane IPT - IAD
4h 8m$126–406Bus to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, fly
- 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
4h 26m$62–312
State College to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) by bus and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from State College to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 4h 12m.
The fastest way to get from State College to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) is to fly which takes 2h 5m and costs $35 - $280.
The distance between State College and Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) is 140 miles. The road distance is 160.3 miles.
The best way to get from State College to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) without a car is to bus and subway which takes 7h 9m and costs $30 - $70.
It takes approximately 2h 5m to get from State College to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD), including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between State College to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) is 160 miles. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from State College to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD).
There are 267+ hotels available in Washington Dulles Airport (IAD).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between State College and Washington Dulles Airport (IAD). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
What companies run services between State College, PA, USA and Washington Dulles Airport (IAD), USA?
United Airlines flies from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) 4 times a day.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Flights from Harrisburg International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–550
Flights from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $35–270
- Website
- iflysouthern.com
Flights from Du Bois-Jefferson County Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–370
Flights from Williamsport-Lycoming County Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–360
Subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 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 Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 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 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
- 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
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 State College Bus Station to Johnstown Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–24
- 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
- $21–40
- Website
- Fullington Tours
Bus from State College to Williamsport Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Fullington Tours
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from State College to Washington Dulles-IAD
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- On demand
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