There are 7 ways to get from Washington to University Park by bus (Greyhound), car, subway, plane, or bus
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0430
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s / ...
6h$37–87Drive 168.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington to University Parkcar 168.7 mi
4h 12m$31–45Subway, fly to Penn State University Park Airport
- Take the subway from Farragut West, 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 7m$39–277Subway, fly to Du Bois-Jefferson County Airport, bus
- Take the subway from Farragut West, 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
5h 58m$138–424Subway, fly to Harrisburg International Airport, bus
- Take the subway from Farragut West, 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 30m$53–320Subway, fly to Williamsport-Lycoming County Airport, bus
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- 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
5h 56m$127–413Subway, fly to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, bus
- Take the subway from Farragut West, 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 5m$63–315
Washington to University Park by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to University Park is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 4h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to University Park is to subway and fly which takes 4h 7m and costs $35 - $280.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to University Park station. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at State College Bus Station via Harrisburg Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
The distance between Washington and University Park is 203 miles. The road distance is 169.7 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to University Park without a car is to bus which takes 6h and costs $35 - $90.
It takes approximately 6h to get from Washington to University Park, including transfers.
Washington to University Park bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to University Park bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to University Park is 170 miles. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Washington to University Park.
Book your Washington to University Park bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and University Park, PA, USA?
You can take a bus from Washington Union Station to State College Bus Station via Harrisburg Bus Station in around 6h.
- 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 Harrisburg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–260
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 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
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
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 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 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
- 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
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