There are 4 ways to get from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Scranton by subway, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Subway, bus
best- Take the subway from Howard Beach-JFK Airport to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminalsubway A
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Scrantonbus New York
4h 49m$40–107Drive 132.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Scrantoncar 132.1 mi
2h 43m$25–35Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from New York JFK-JFK to Scranton132.1 mi
2h 43mSubway, bus via New York
- Take the subway from Howard Beach-JFK Airport to 168 Stsubway A
- Take the bus from New York to Scrantonbus Eze 8Amny / ...
5h 18m$52–67
New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Scranton by tram, subway, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Scranton is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 2h 43m.
The fastest way to get from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Scranton is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs $24 - $35.
The distance between New York JFK Airport (JFK) and Scranton is 176 miles. The road distance is 132.9 miles.
The best way to get from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Scranton without a car is to subway and bus which takes 4h 49m and costs $40 - $110.
It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Scranton, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Scranton is 133 miles. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Scranton.
There are 61+ hotels available in Scranton.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between New York JFK Airport (JFK) and Scranton. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
What companies run services between New York JFK Airport (JFK), USA and Scranton, PA, USA?
There is no direct connection from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Scranton. However, you can take the vehicle to Howard Beach, walk to Howard Beach-JFK Airport, take the subway to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal, walk to Port Authority Bus Terminal, then take the bus to Scranton. Alternatively, Mozio operates a vehicle from New York JFK-JFK to Scranton on demand, and the journey takes 2h 43m.
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA Homepage
Subway from Howard Beach-JFK Airport to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3
Subway from Howard Beach-JFK Airport to 168 St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- 570.821.3800
- [email protected]
- Website
- Martz Bus
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Scranton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–85
- Website
- Martz Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Scranton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Scranton
- Saver
- $28–90
- Flexible
- $50–95
- Phone
- 347-651-1274
- Website
- bustickets.com
Bus from New York to Scranton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Book at
- Uptown Vans
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from New York JFK-JFK to Scranton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- On demand
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