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

The cheapest way to get from Boston to Scranton is to bus which costs $85 - $130 and takes 12h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Boston to Scranton is to ferry and fly and line 16 bus which takes 6h 9m and costs $100 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Boston and Scranton?

No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Scranton. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at South Park Avenue & Knoll Drive via Washington Street & Mohawk Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Boston and Scranton?

No, there is no direct train from Boston to Scranton station. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Buffalo Depew Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 1m.

How far is it from Boston to Scranton?

The distance between Boston and Scranton is 427 miles. The road distance is 463.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Boston to Scranton without a car is to train which takes 12h 1m and costs $310 - $480.

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

It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Boston to Scranton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Boston to Scranton bus from?

Boston to Scranton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.

Where do I catch the Boston to Scranton train from?

Boston to Scranton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.

Train or bus from Boston to Scranton?

The best way to get from Boston to Scranton is to train which takes 12h 1m and costs $310 - $480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $130 and takes 12h 11m.

Where does the Boston to Scranton bus arrive?

Boston to Scranton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Buffalo station.

Where does the Boston to Scranton train arrive?

Boston to Scranton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Buffalo Depew Station.

Can I drive from Boston to Scranton?

Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Scranton is 464 miles. It takes approximately 8h 5m to drive from Boston to Scranton.

Where can I stay near Scranton?

There are 255+ hotels available in Scranton.

Boston to Scranton - 6 ways to travel via train, ferry, plane, and line 16 bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Boston to Scranton by ferry, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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Ferry, fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, line 16 bus
best
1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane BOS - BUF
3. Take the bus from Washington Street & Mohawk Street to South Park Avenue & Knoll Drivebus
6h 9m
$103–664
Drive 461 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Boston to Scrantoncar 461 mi
8h 5m
$85–122
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Boston to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
12h 1m
$319–478
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Boston to Buffalobus Greyhound US0171
12h 11m
$87–127
Ferry, fly to Rochester, bus, line 16 bus
1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Rochester (ROC)plane BOS - ROC
3. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalobus
4. Take the bus from Washington Street & Mohawk Street to South Park Avenue & Knoll Drivebus
8h 2m
$155–854
Bus via Ithaca
1. Take the bus from Boston to Ithacabus FlixBus 2691
2. Take the bus from Ithaca to Buffalobus Adt N806-D / ...
14h 41m
$89–131

Boston to Scranton by bus and foot (Greyhound)

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12h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 424.6 mi
Duration: 6h 9m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Scranton, NY, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Buffalo Depew Station once daily. Tickets cost $260–420 and the journey takes 11h 39m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Boston to Buffalo once daily. Tickets cost $85–130 and the journey takes 10h 5m.

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