There are 3 ways to get from Pennsylvania State University to Scranton by bus, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from State College, Pa to Wilkes Barre, Pabus 805
5h 5m$53–175Drive 148.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Pennsylvania State University to Scrantoncar 148.1 mi
2h 34m$27–39Fly
- Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP)plane SCE - AVP
5h 2m$96–405
Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pennsylvania State University to Scranton is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Pennsylvania State University to Scranton is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Pennsylvania State University to Scranton. However, there are services departing from State College, Pa and arriving at Scranton via Wilkes-Barre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
The distance between Pennsylvania State University and Scranton is 197 miles. The road distance is 149 miles.
The best way to get from Pennsylvania State University to Scranton without a car is to bus which takes 5h 5m and costs $50 - $180.
It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Pennsylvania State University to Scranton, including transfers.
Pennsylvania State University to Scranton bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from State College, Pa station.
The best way to get from Pennsylvania State University to Scranton is to bus which takes 5h 5m and costs $50 - $180. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $95 - $410 and takes 5h 2m.
Pennsylvania State University to Scranton bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Wilkes Barre, Pa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pennsylvania State University to Scranton is 149 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Pennsylvania State University to Scranton.
What companies run services between Pennsylvania State University, PA, USA and Scranton, PA, USA?
Trailways operates a bus from State College, Pa to Wilkes Barre, Pa once daily. Tickets cost $30–110 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Fullington Trailways also services this route once daily. Alternatively, United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) every 4 hours.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from State College, Pa to Wilkes Barre, Pa
- Saver
- $30–100
- Flexible
- $55–110
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