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- Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane BOS - BUF
- Take the bus from Washington Street & Mohawk Street to South Park Avenue & Knoll Drivebus
6h 9m$108–664Drive 461 mi
cheapest- Drive from Boston to Scrantoncar 461 mi
8h 4m$82–118Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Boston to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
12h$320–479Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Boston to Buffalobus Greyhound US0171
12h 11m$90–131Ferry, fly to Rochester, bus
- Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Rochester (ROC)plane BOS - ROC
- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalobus
8h 6m$156–855Bus via Ithaca
- Take the bus from Boston to Ithacabus FlixBus 2691
- Take the bus from Ithaca to Buffalobus Adt N806-D / ...
14h 41m$90–132
Boston to Scranton by bus and foot (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Boston to Scranton is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 8h 4m.
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.
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.
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.
The distance between Boston and Scranton is 427 miles. The road distance is 463.7 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to Scranton without a car is to train which takes 12h and costs $320 - $480.
It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Boston to Scranton, including transfers.
Boston to Scranton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.
Boston to Scranton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Boston to Scranton is to train which takes 12h and costs $320 - $480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $140 and takes 12h 11m.
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 $270–420 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.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–800
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Rochester via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $160–900
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- When
- Thursday, Sunday, Monday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Rochester via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–950
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Rochester via New York JFK
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–850
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Rochester via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Buffalo Depew Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $270–420
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 716-855-7211
- [email protected]
- Website
- NFTA
Bus from Washington Street & Mohawk Street to South Park Avenue & Knoll Drive
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- NFTA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–130
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–21
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–18
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Boston to Ithaca
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 44m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Ithaca to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–10
Ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–10
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Booking & Getting There
Boston to Scranton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Buffalo station.
Boston to Scranton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Buffalo Depew Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Scranton is 464 miles. It takes approximately 8h 4m to drive from Boston to Scranton.
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