Bus Tickets from State College, PA to Washington, DC

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TodayMay 14
from US$65
TomorrowMay 15
from US$64
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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 15 at
    Departure city: State College
    Departure location: State College Arpt (E)
    Arrival time: May 15 at
    Destination city: Washington
    Destination location: Washington, DC
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: May 15 at
    Departure city: State College
    Departure location: State College Arpt (E)
    Arrival time: May 15 at
    Destination city: Washington
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 15 at
    Departure city: State College
    Departure location: State College Bus Station
    Arrival time: May 16 at
    Destination city: Washington
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 15 at
    Departure city: State College
    Departure location: State College Arpt (E)
    Arrival time: May 15 at
    Destination city: Washington
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 15 at
    Departure city: State College
    Departure location: State College Bus Station
    Arrival time: May 16 at
    Destination city: Washington
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus State College to Washington: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$75
Average Bus Trip Duration10h
Number of daily buses8
Earliest bus departure10:30am
Distance239 km
Latest bus departure7:35pm

State College to Washington Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip State College - Washington

  1. How long is the bus trip from State College to Washington?

    The typical travel time from State College to Washington by bus is around 10h. If you're looking for the fastest way to get there, you'll find a bus doing the trip in about 5h 5m.

  2. How far is State College from Washington?

    The distance between State College and Washington is around 223 km (139 miles).

  3. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from State College to Washington?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at State College Bus Station, in State College, and end it at Union Station, in Washington.

  4. What is the cheapest way to go from State College to Washington?

    The least expensive way to go from State College to Washington would be going by bus. The ticket price for this bus starts at US$59, making this your best choice for this trip.

  5. How much does it cost to take the bus from State College to Washington?

    Taking the bus from State College to Washington costs on average US$75.

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

Best price found
05-12
US$65
05-13
US$56
Today
US$57
05-15
US$56
05-16
US$61
05-17
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05-18
US$64
05-19
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from State College to Washington was searched and found on May 13, 2025 with a price of US$56

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

You can expect to pay from US$56 to US$78 for a bus ticket from State College to Washington based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$56 which is on 2025-05-15.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between State College and Washington!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from State College to Washington, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from State College to Washington will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from State College to Washington while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

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