There are 9 ways to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Penn State University by plane, taxi, subway, train, bus (Greyhound), rideshare, 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 to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)plane IAD - JST
- Take the taxi from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) to Penn State Universitytaxi
2h 2m$121–376Drive 152.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Penn State Universitycar 152.2 mi
3h 28m$28–41Subway, train
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway S
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
8h 31m$123–267Bus
- Take the bus from Dulles - Kiss & Fly to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
8h 55m$56–119Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Washington Dulles-IAD to Penn State University152.2 mi
3h 28mFly to Du Bois-Jefferson County Airport, taxi
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Du Bois-Jefferson County Airport (DUJ)plane IAD - DUJ
- Take the taxi from Du Bois-Jefferson County Airport (DUJ) to Penn State Universitytaxi
3h 5m$250–541Fly to Penn State University Park Airport, bus
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane IAD - SCE
- Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
4h 20m$54–296Fly to Harrisburg International Airport, train
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)plane IAD - MDT
- Take the train from Harrisburg to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
5h 33m$84–363Subway, bus, train
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway S
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Harrisburg to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
8h 47m$70–142
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Penn State University is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 3h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Penn State University is to fly and taxi which takes 2h 2m and costs $120 - $380.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Penn State University station. However, there are services departing from Dulles - Kiss & Fly and arriving at Altoona Bus Station via Washington Union Station and Harrisburg Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Penn State University station. However, there are services departing from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform and arriving at Altoona Amtrak Station via Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station and 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 31m.
The distance between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) and Penn State University is 158 miles. The road distance is 153.1 miles.
The best way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Penn State University without a car is to subway and train which takes 8h 31m and costs $120 - $270.
It takes approximately 2h 2m to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Penn State University, including transfers.
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Penn State University bus services, operated by Megabus, depart from Dulles - Kiss & Fly station.
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Penn State University train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform station.
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Penn State University bus services, operated by Megabus, arrive at Washington Union Station.
What companies run services between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD), USA and Penn State University, PA, USA?
You can take a bus from Dulles - Kiss & Fly to Penn State University via Washington Union Station, Harrisburg Bus Station, and Altoona Bus Station in around 8h 55m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Harrisburg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–260
- Website
- iflysouthern.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Du Bois-Jefferson County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–370
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 Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Harrisburg to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Harrisburg to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-877-462-6342
- [email protected]
- Website
- Megabus
Bus from Dulles - Kiss & Fly to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–35
- Website
- Megabus
- Adult One-way
- $10–35
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Washington Dulles-IAD to Penn State University
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Estimated price
- $85–180
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More Questions & Answers
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Penn State University train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Penn State University is 153 miles. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Penn State University.
There are 29+ hotels available in Penn State University.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) and Penn State University. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.















