There are 10 ways to get from Boston to Scranton by train, bus, car, plane or night bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train, bus • 7h 4m
Cheapest option
Bus via Boston • 7h 49m
8 alternative options
Train, bus via Scranton, PA • 7h 27m
Bus • 7h 45m
Drive • 5h 5m
Fly to Newark, night bus • 5h 46m
Fly to New York La Guardia, bus • 6h 42m
Fly to New York JFK, bus • 6h 39m
Fly to Philadelphia, bus • 7h 58m
Fly to Syracuse, bus • 7h 3m
Boston to Scranton by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Boston to Scranton is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Boston to Scranton is to drive which takes 5h 5m and costs $50 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Scranton. However, there are services departing from Boston, MA and arriving at University of Scranton, PA via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.
The distance between Boston and Scranton is 357 miles. The road distance is 293.1 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to Scranton without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 4m and costs $45 - $550.
It takes approximately 7h 4m to get from Boston to Scranton, including transfers.
Boston to Scranton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.
Boston to Scranton bus services, operated by Martz Bus, arrive at Scranton, PA station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Scranton is 293 miles. It takes approximately 5h 5m to drive from Boston to Scranton.
Book your Boston to Scranton bus tickets online with FlixBus.
- Distance: 356.8 miles
- Duration: 7h 4m
What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Scranton, PA, USA?
You can take a bus from Boston to Scranton via Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 7h 45m.
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Boston to New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75 - $440
Flights from Boston to New York JFK
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70 - $430
Flights from Boston to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95 - $450
Flights from Boston to Syracuse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90 - $410
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Boston to Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95 - $370
Flights from Boston to New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95 - $380
Flights from Boston to New York JFK
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190 - $440
Flights from Boston to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110 - $430
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Boston to New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130 - $650
Flights from Boston to New York JFK
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85 - $370
Flights from Boston to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95 - $430
Flights from Boston to Philadelphia via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95 - $430
Flights from Boston to Syracuse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130 - $550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Boston to Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65 - $400
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Boston to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40 - $260
- Website
- spirit.com
Flights from Boston to Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80 - $380
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $50 - $500
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Seat - Child 2-12
- $26 - $180
- Business Seat - Seniors and Active Military
- $45 - $330
- Business Seat - Adult
- $50 - $360
- First Class - Child 2-12
- $85 - $300
- First Class - Senior Citizens
- $170 - $550
- First Class - Adult
- $170 - $500
Amtrak’s Northeast Regional train service serves the US’ busy northeast corridor from Virginia to Massachusetts; major stops include Boston, Providence, New York City, Philadelphia, Washington DC and Baltimore. Amenities include Wi-Fi, a quiet car, cafe and business-class seating, and travelling with a small dog or cat is permitted. Book at least 14 days in advance for a cheaper Saver Fare.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $30 - $220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Child 2-12 with paid adult
- $12 - $110
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $30 - $220
- Business Class Seat
- $110 - $260
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from New York Midtown to Scranton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $12 - $55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $12 - $55
Night bus from Newark Penn Station to Scranton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11 - $50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $11 - $50
Bus from Binghamton to Scranton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $7 - $40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $7 - $40
- Phone
- +1 800-233-8604
- Website
- martzbus.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Scranton, PA
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $50 - $70
- Website
- https://martzbus.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to University of Scranton, PA
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $50 - $70
- Website
- https://martzbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station, PA to Scranton, PA
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55 - $80
- Website
- https://martzbus.com
Greyhound is a leading bus company based in Dallas, Texas, serving over 3800 destinations across North America, Mexico and Canada. Greyhound carries around 18 million passengers a year who travel 5.4 billion miles (8.6 billion km) a year on their fleet of around 1700 vehicles. For travel flexibility, you can board or get off a Greyhound bus at official Greyhound stations, partner stations and curbside stops. There are around 230 Greyhound stations across the US where you can both catch your bus and buy tickets, that are also available on the official website and via the mobile app.
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Scranton Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13 - $50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Boston to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23 - $65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Scranton, Pa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30 - $65
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Flexible
- $30 - $45
- Saver
- $30 - $65
- Phone
- +1-844-800-6828
- pr@ourbus.com
- Website
- ourbus.com
Bus from Boston, MA to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7 - $60
- Website
- https://www.ourbus.com
Bus from Syracuse Airport, NY to Binghamton, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $7 - $50
- Website
- https://www.ourbus.com
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from South Station, Boston, MA to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $5 - $70
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Adult
- $5 - $70
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from 30th Street Station to Scranton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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