How much is the bus ticket from Washington to State College?

The cheapest bus tickets from Washington to State College start at R 569. The average price for this route is around R 1 257. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Washington to State College?

The average bus journey time from Washington to State College is 9h 20m, covering a distance of 222 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 4h and is operated by OurBus .

Which bus companies service the Washington to State College route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 8 buses available per day, including services from OurBus , Greyhound , FlixBus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Washington to State College?

The earliest bus departs from Washington to State College at 01:00. And the latest bus departs at 18:40.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Washington to State College?

A bus trip from Washington to State College produces an estimated 6 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Washington to State College?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is OurBus , with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 3182 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Washington to State College?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company OurBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.0.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Washington to State College?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is OurBus , with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Washington to State College?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is OurBus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Bus Washington to State College from R 424 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Washington to State College on 9 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	07:30	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	11h 50m	19:20	State College Bus Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:55	Union Station	5h 25m	16:20	State College Arpt (E)	Fastest
	Bus	01:00	Union Station	11h 20m	12:20	State College Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	01:00	Union Station	9h 20m	10:20	State College Arpt (E)	No tags
	Bus	01:00	Union Station	12h 40m	13:40	State College Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Washington to State College on 10 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	01:00	Union Station	12h 40m	13:40	State College Bus Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:55	Union Station	5h 25m	16:20	State College Arpt (E)	Fastest
	Bus	01:00	Union Station	11h 20m	12:20	State College Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	01:00	Union Station	9h 20m	10:20	State College Arpt (E)	No tags
	Bus	10:55	Union Station	8h 25m	19:20	State College Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Washington to State College on 11 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	14:30	Springfield - Backlick	5h 30m	20:00	152 N Atherton St (State College Bus Terminal)	Cheapest
	Bus	14:15	Bethesda - White Flint	4h 35m	18:50	152 N Atherton St (State College Bus Terminal)	Fastest
	Bus	15:15	Stadium-Armory Metro	4h 45m	20:00	152 N Atherton St (State College Bus Terminal)	No tags
	Bus	01:00	Union Station	11h 20m	12:20	State College Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	01:00	Union Station	9h 20m	10:20	State College Arpt (E)	No tags

Next departures from Washington to State College on 12 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	01:00	Union Station	12h 40m	13:40	State College Bus Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	01:00	Union Station	9h 20m	10:20	State College Arpt (E)	Fastest
	Bus	01:00	Union Station	11h 20m	12:20	State College Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	18:40	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	15h 40m	10:20	State College Arpt (E)	No tags
	Bus	18:40	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	19h	13:40	State College Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Washington to State College on 13 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	01:00	Union Station	12h 40m	13:40	State College Bus Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	01:00	Union Station	9h 20m	10:20	State College Arpt (E)	Fastest
	Bus	18:40	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	19h	13:40	State College Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Washington to State College on 14 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	07:30	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	11h 50m	19:20	State College Bus Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:55	Union Station	5h 25m	16:20	State College Arpt (E)	Fastest
	Bus	01:00	Union Station	12h 40m	13:40	State College Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	07:30	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	8h 50m	16:20	State College Arpt (E)	No tags
	Bus	10:55	Union Station	8h 25m	19:20	State College Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 8:29 AM EST.

Get from Washington to State College

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 9 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 569, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day

9h 20mAverage duration

222 kmDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Washington and State College?

Stops in Washington

A
Union Station
6 Union Station Dr NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
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B
Dupont Circle
1500 20th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA
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C
Metro Center Station
663 11th St NW, Washington, D.C., DC 20004, USA
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D
L’Enfant Plaza
In front of McDonald's, 400 C St SW, Washington, DC 20024, USA
E
10th Street NW
Charter bus loading zone in front of Madame Tussaud's, 610 10th St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
F
Foggy Bottom
1905 G St NW, Washington, DC 20431, USA

Stops in State College

A
State College Bus Station
445-459 Railroad Ave, State College, PA 16801, USA
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Compare bus companies

OurBus

4/53 182 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi3.1

Greyhound

3.5/587 492 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87492 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at R 706

Greyhound Washington State College recent customer reviews

All was ok

Tatiana T.

5 December 2019

It was a old and uncomfortable bus, the AC was too low and it was cold.

Stephany M.

3 October 2017

FlixBus

3.5/511 966 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

US bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Washington, DC, US to State College by bus

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Washington to State College?
The cheapest bus tickets from Washington to State College start at R 569. The average price for this route is around R 1 257. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Washington to State College?
The average bus journey time from Washington to State College is 9h 20m, covering a distance of 222 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 4h and is operated by OurBus.
Which bus companies service the Washington to State College route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 8 buses available per day, including services from OurBus, Greyhound, FlixBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Washington to State College?
The earliest bus departs from Washington to State College at 01:00. And the latest bus departs at 18:40.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Washington to State College?
A bus trip from Washington to State College produces an estimated 6 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Washington to State College?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is OurBus, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 3182 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Washington to State College?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company OurBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.0.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Washington to State College?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is OurBus, with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Washington to State College?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is OurBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

06/01

R 1 051

07/01

R 949

Today

R 805

09/01

R 848

10/01

R 1 458

11/01

R 424

12/01

R 890

13/01

R 780

The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to State College was searched and found on 11 Jan 2026 with a price of R 424

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Washington, DC, US to State College as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 424 to R 3 187 for a bus ticket from Washington, DC, US to State College based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 424, which is on 2026-01-11.

Usually Greyhound will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.