There are 8 ways to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to State College by plane, bus (Greyhound), subway, train, bus, 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 to Penn State University Park Airport
best- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane IAD - SCE
2h 20m$39–273Drive 161.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to State Collegecar 161.2 mi
4h 6m$30–43Bus
- 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 State College Bus Stationbus
7h 45m$48–123Subway, train, bus
- 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 Harrisburgtrain
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus
8h 36m$94–221Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Washington Dulles-IAD to State College161.2 mi
4h 6mFly to Du Bois-Jefferson County Airport, bus
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Du Bois-Jefferson County Airport (DUJ)plane IAD - DUJ
- Take the bus from DuBois to State Collegebus
4h 11m$136–412Fly to Williamsport-Lycoming County Airport, bus
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Williamsport-Lycoming County Airport (IPT)plane IAD - IPT
- Take the bus from Williamsport Regional Airport to State Collegebus
4h 9m$133–407Fly to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, bus
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)plane IAD - JST
- Take the bus from Johnstown Bus Stop to State College Bus Stationbus
4h 18m$62–308
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to State College by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to State College is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 4h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to State College is to fly which takes 2h 20m and costs $35 - $280.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to State College station. However, there are services departing from Dulles - Kiss & Fly and arriving at State College Bus Station via Washington Union Station and Harrisburg Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.
The distance between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) and State College is 140 miles. The road distance is 162.1 miles.
The best way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to State College without a car is to bus which takes 7h 45m and costs $45 - $130.
It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to State College, including transfers.
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to State College bus services, operated by Megabus, depart from Dulles - Kiss & Fly station.
The best way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to State College is to fly which takes 2h 20m and costs $35 - $280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $130 and takes 7h 45m.
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to State College bus services, operated by Megabus, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to State College is 162 miles. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to State College.
What companies run services between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD), USA and State College, PA, USA?
United Airlines flies from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dulles - Kiss & Fly to State College Bus Station via Washington Union Station and Harrisburg Bus Station in around 7h 45m.
- Website
- united.com
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 Johnstown-Cambria County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $35–270
- 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
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Williamsport-Lycoming County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–360
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 Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- 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 State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Johnstown Bus Stop to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–24
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Saver
- $20–50
- Flexible
- $40–55
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Saver
- $20–50
- Flexible
- $40–55
Bus from DuBois to State College
- Saver
- $17–35
- Flexible
- $33–37
- Phone
- +1 814-574-1827
- Website
- Fullington Tours
Bus from DuBois to State College
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Website
- Fullington Tours
Bus from Williamsport Regional Airport to State College
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Fullington Tours
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Washington Dulles-IAD to State College
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Frequency
- On demand
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