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How to get fromUniversity Park to Washingtonby plane, subway, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 6 ways to get from University Park to Washington by plane, subway, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport, subway

    best
    1. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane SCE - IAD
    2. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    2h 58m
    $39–277

  2. Drive 169 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from University Park to Washingtoncar car 169 mi
    4h 14m
    $31–45

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Harrisburg to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    6h 48m
    $73–745

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0400s / ...
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0430
    7h 15m
    $32–62

  5. Bus to Du Bois-Jefferson County Airport, fly, subway

    1. Take the bus from State College to DuBoisbus bus
    2. Fly from Du Bois-Jefferson County Airport (DUJ) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane DUJ - IAD
    3. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    5h 4m
    $138–421

  6. Bus to Harrisburg International Airport, fly, subway

    1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane MDT - IAD
    3. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    5h 43m
    $86–580

University Park to Washington by bus and train

Calendar24Weekly Services
Duration6h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$73Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 164.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 58m

What companies run services between University Park, PA, USA and Washington, DC, USA?

You can take a bus from Bigler Rd at Nittany Community Center to Washington Union Station via Walker Building, State College Bus Station, and Harrisburg Bus Station in around 7h 15m.

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