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

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There are 5 ways to get from Carbondale to Scranton by plane, train, bus, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP)plane plane MWA - AVP
    5h 44m
    $183–639

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Carbondale to St. Louisbus 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 5m
    $147–336

  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
    $271–612

  4. Drive  876.8 mi

    1. Drive from Carbondale to Scrantoncar car 876.8 mi
    15h 46m
    $160–232

  5. Drive to Barkley Regional Airport, fly

    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 24m
    $152–558

Carbondale to Scranton by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration22h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$271Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 769.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 44m

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carbondale to Scranton, Pa via St. Louis, St Louis Bus Station, and Harrisburg, Pa in around 27h 5m.

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