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How to get fromCarbondale to Scrantonby plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak, Greyhound), or car

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

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  1. Fly Williamson County Regional Airport to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport

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    1. Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP)plane plane MWA - AVP
    6h 42m
    $158–529

  2. Fly Williamson County Regional Airport to Lehigh Valley International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE)plane plane MWA - ABE
    2. Take the bus from Lehigh Valley International Airport to Scranton Bus Stationbus bus
    9h 39m
    $133–512

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Scrantonbus bus
    22h 43m
    $551–896

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Harrisburg, Pa to Scranton, Pabus bus 770
    27h
    $179–317

  5. Drive  876.9 mi

    1. Drive from Carbondale to Scrantoncar car 876.9 mi
    15h 46m
    $160–232

  6. Drive to Barkley Regional Airport, fly to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport

    1. Drive from Carbondale to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)car car
    2. Fly from Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP)plane plane PAH - AVP
    9h 13m
    $142–518

Carbondale to Scranton by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration22h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$551Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 769.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 42m

What companies run services between Carbondale, IL, USA and Scranton, PA, USA?

American Airlines flies from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Scranton, Pa via St Louis Bus Station and Harrisburg, Pa in around 27h.

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