The cheapest and fastest trains from Washington, DC to State College, PA
Cheapest price
$157
Average price
$157
Fastest journey
8 h
Average duration
8 h
Trains per day
1
Distance
222 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Washington, DC to State College, PA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Washington, DC to State College, PA will cost around $157 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $157.
It's difficult to get from Washington, DC to State College, PA without transferring at least once.
86 Northeast Regional · 43 Pennsylvanian
86 Northeast Regional · 43 PennsylvanianTravel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Washington, DC to State College, PA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Washington, DC to State College, PA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €29, and a flight costs an average of €187.
Distance: 137 miles (222 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€131 Average price | €54 Average price Cheapest | €344 Average price |
6h 27m Average total duration 5h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 52m Average total duration 5h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Washington, DC to State College, PA train times
The table below shows live departures for Washington, DC to State College, PA trains for tomorrow, Friday, January 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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86 Northeast Regional · 43 Pennsylvanian | 1:50 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 8h00 | 9:50 PM Tyrone Station, Tyrone, PA | 1 transfer | |
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Amtrak operates all train services from Washington to State College. Omio is the only official third party seller for Amtrak tickets.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Washington, DC to State College, PA
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Washington, DC to State College, PA start from as low as $80 (€65) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $163 (€131) depending on the train type and class.
Journey Duration & Frequency
- On average there are 2 daily trains from Washington, DC to State College, PA with 0 direct service.
- The fastest trains can take as little as 6h 32m but the average duration is 5h 57m
Train Operators
- Travel from Washington, DC to State College, PA with Amtrak
- The most booked train company for this route on Omio is Amtrak.
Stations & Schedule
- Most trains depart from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC and arrive in Tyrone Station, Tyrone, PA
- First train typically departs at 07:50 AM and the last at 02:00 PM
Distance 137 miles (222 km) |
Average train duration 5h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price $80 (€65) |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 6h 32m |
First train 07:50 |
Last train 14:00 |
Train companies: Amtrak from Washington, DC to State College, PA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Washington, DC and State College, PA from $36 (€29). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Washington, DC to State College, PA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Washington, DC to State College, PA by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at State College, PA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Washington, DC to State College, PA
- Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00
- Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station courtesy of Amtrak.
- Amtrak provides temporary luggage storage for $10 per bag for 24 hours for customers holding Amtrak tickets.
- Shake Shack
- McDonald’s
- Starbucks
- Potbelly Sandwich Shop
- Chopt Creative Salad Co.
- Chipotle Mexican Grill
- Thunder Grill
- Johnny Rockets
- Jamba Juice
- Ladurée Union Station
- & many more
- Elevators, escalators, wheelchair access. Accessible facilities including restrooms, parking, platforms, ticket office, waiting room.
- Hyatt Recency Washington On Capitol Hill
- Phoenix Park Hotel
- Kimpton George Hotel
- Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00
- Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00
- Located on the train concourse of Level G near the Amtrak Waiting Area.
- Metro lines: Red
- Bus lines: D6, D8, 80, 96,
- Train lines: Acela, Capitol Limited, Cardinal, Carolinian, Crescent, Fredericksburg Line, MARC Brunswick, MARC Camden, MARC Penn, Manassas Line, Northeast Regional, Palmetto, Silver Service/Palmetto, Vermonter
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