There are 7 ways to get from Washington to Pennsylvania State University by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, subway, plane, bus, or train
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 Washington Union Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0421D
6h 7m$38–57Drive 169.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington to Pennsylvania State Universitycar 169.3 mi
4h 8m$30–44Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Penn State University Park Airport
- Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane IAD - SCE
4h 31m$43–308Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Du Bois-Jefferson County Airport, bus
- Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- 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
6h 19m$138–444Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Harrisburg International Airport, bus
- Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)plane IAD - MDT
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus
6h 56m$58–360Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, bus
- Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- 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
6h 28m$71–344Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Penn State University Park Airport
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane PHL - SCE
6h 5m$136–562
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Pennsylvania State University is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 4h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Pennsylvania State University is to drive which takes 4h 8m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Pennsylvania State University. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Bigler Rd at Nittany Community Center via Baltimore Downtown Bus Station and Walker Building. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.
The distance between Washington and Pennsylvania State University is 205 miles. The road distance is 170.3 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Pennsylvania State University without a car is to bus which takes 6h 7m and costs $35 - $60.
It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Washington to Pennsylvania State University, including transfers.
Washington to Pennsylvania State University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Pennsylvania State University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Pennsylvania State University is 170 miles. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Washington to Pennsylvania State University.
There are three+ hotels available in Pennsylvania State University.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Pennsylvania State University, PA, USA?
You can take a bus from Washington Union Station to Pennsylvania State University via Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, State College Bus Station, Walker Building, and Bigler Rd at Nittany Community Center in around 6h 7m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Harrisburg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–300
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $40–300
- Website
- iflysouthern.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Du Bois-Jefferson County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–390
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–440
Subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 48 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 McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 48 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 McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 48 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 McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 48 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 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 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
- $70–120
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Johnstown Bus Stop to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 814-574-1827
- Website
- Fullington Tours
Bus from DuBois to State College
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–50
- Website
- Fullington Tours
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from DuBois to State College
- Saver
- $17–35
- Flexible
- $33–37
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Saver
- $20–50
- Flexible
- $40–55
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