What is the travel distance from Washington to State College?

About 139 miles (223 km) separate Washington and State College.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Washington to State College?

The majority of buses traveling from Washington to State College start their journey at Union Station and wind up at State College Bus Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Washington to State College from $34 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Washington to State College on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	7:30am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	11h 50m	7:20pm	State College Bus Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:45am	Union Station	5h 35m	4:20pm	State College Arpt (E)	Fastest
	Bus	1:00am	Union Station	11h 20m	12:20pm	State College Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:00am	Union Station	9h 20m	10:20am	State College Arpt (E)	No tags
	Bus	1:00am	Union Station	12h 40m	1:40pm	State College Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Saturday at 2:30 PM 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 $38, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day

9h 20mAverage Duration

138 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,382 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound Washington State College recent customer reviews

All was ok

Tatiana T.

December 5, 2019

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

Stephany M.

October 3, 2017

OurBus

4/53,148 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

With about 2 daily trips between Washington and State College, Ourbus offers competitive fares, clean and comfortable intercity bus travel. Their buses have free WiFi, clean bathrooms, complimentary bottled water, extra legroom and power outlets. They are known for providing excellent customer service, reflecting one of the industry's highest review rates. OurBus does not charge fees to reschedule tickets, which can be changed up to 30 minutes before travel time.

OurBus Washington State College recent customer reviews

Fast route… on time pick up. Location in SE Washington is a bit rough though.

Farrell H.

March 11, 2024

FlixBus

3.5/511,379 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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

Where are the popular stops in Washington and State College?

Stops in Washington

A - Union Station

B - Dupont Circle

C - Metro Center Station

D - L’Enfant Plaza

E - 10th Street NW

F - Foggy Bottom

Stops in State College

A - State College Bus Station

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

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/17

$80

11/18

No data

Today

$73

11/20

No data

11/21

No data

11/22

$50

11/23

$47

11/24

$43

The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to State College was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $43

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 $43 to $95 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 $43 which is on 2025-11-24.