What is the cheapest way to get from Allentown to Scranton?

The cheapest way to get from Allentown to Scranton is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Allentown to Scranton?

The fastest way to get from Allentown to Scranton is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs $21 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Allentown and Scranton?

No, there is no direct bus from Allentown to Scranton. However, there are services departing from Robbinsville, NJ - 112 N Main St and arriving at Scranton via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.

How far is it from Allentown to Scranton?

The distance between Allentown and Scranton is 165 miles. The road distance is 119.2 miles.

How do I travel from Allentown to Scranton without a car?

The best way to get from Allentown to Scranton without a car is to train and bus via Newark which takes 4h 49m and costs $50 - $90.

How long does it take to get from Allentown to Scranton?

It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Allentown to Scranton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Allentown to Scranton bus from?

Allentown to Scranton bus services, operated by OurBus, depart from Robbinsville, NJ - 112 N Main St station.

Where does the Allentown to Scranton bus arrive?

Allentown to Scranton bus services, operated by OurBus, arrive at New York, NY - 11th Avenue between W. 35th and W. 36th Streets station.

Can I drive from Allentown to Scranton?

Yes, the driving distance between Allentown to Scranton is 119 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Allentown to Scranton.

Where can I stay near Scranton?

There are 67+ hotels available in Scranton.

Allentown to Scranton - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Allentown to Scranton by train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Train, bus via Newark
best
1. Take the train from Hamilton to Newark Penn Stationtrain Nec
2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Scrantonbus FlixBus N2686
4h 49m
$50–87
Drive 118.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Allentown to Scrantoncar 118.5 mi
2h 46m
$22–32
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
2. Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Scrantonbus Philadelphia
5h 25m
$77–123
Bus
1. Take the bus from Robbinsville, NJ - 112 N Main St to New York, NY - 11th Avenue between W. 35th and W. 36th Streetsbus Philadelphia
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Scrantonbus New York
5h 31m
$80–196
Train, bus #2
1. Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to Jefferson Stationtrain Tre
2. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Scranton Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0340s
8h 48m
$42–74

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Distance: 164.5 mi
Duration: 4h 49m

What companies run services between Allentown, NJ, USA and Scranton, PA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Allentown to Scranton via Robbinsville, NJ - 112 N Main St, New York, NY - 11th Avenue between W. 35th and W. 36th Streets, and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 5h 31m.

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