What is the cheapest way to get from Scranton to Amherst?

The cheapest way to get from Scranton to Amherst is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Scranton to Amherst?

The fastest way to get from Scranton to Amherst is to drive which takes 4h 57m and costs $35 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Scranton and Amherst?

No, there is no direct bus from Scranton to Amherst. However, there are services departing from Scranton and arriving at Amherst Center via New York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.

How far is it from Scranton to Amherst?

The distance between Scranton and Amherst is 325 miles. The road distance is 218.3 miles.

How do I travel from Scranton to Amherst without a car?

The best way to get from Scranton to Amherst without a car is to bus which takes 7h 55m and costs $55 - $130.

How long does it take to get from Scranton to Amherst?

It takes approximately 7h 55m to get from Scranton to Amherst, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Scranton to Amherst bus from?

Scranton to Amherst bus services, operated by Martz Bus, depart from Scranton station.

Where does the Scranton to Amherst bus arrive?

Scranton to Amherst bus services, operated by Martz Bus, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Can I drive from Scranton to Amherst?

Yes, the driving distance between Scranton to Amherst is 218 miles. It takes approximately 4h 57m to drive from Scranton to Amherst.

How do I get a bus ticket from Scranton to Amherst?

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Where can I stay near Amherst?

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Scranton to Amherst - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Scranton to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Wilkes-Barre
2. Take the bus from New York to Amherst Centerbus Ppb 6850
7h 55m
$60–122
Drive 217 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Scranton to Amherstcar 217 mi
4h 57m
$40–58
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Scranton to Newark Penn Stationbus FlixBus N2686
2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Northamptontrain Vermonter
9h 3m
$57–128
Bus, fly
1. Take the bus from Scranton to Newark Penn Stationbus
2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane EWR - BOS
3. Take the bus from Boston to Amherst Centerbus
8h 27m
$536–1,396
Bus, train via New Haven
1. Take the bus from Scranton to New York Midtownbus
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to New Haventrain
3. Take the train from New Haven to Springfieldtrain
4. Take the bus from Springfield to Amherst Centerbus
9h 27m
$63–692
Bus via Manhattan
1. Take the bus from Scranton to New Yorkbus Eze 11Ampa / ...
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to University of Massachusetts Amherstbus Greyhound US0256S
10h 21m
$71–110

Scranton to Amherst by bus

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7h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 323.1 mi
Duration: 7h 55m

What companies run services between Scranton, PA, USA and Amherst, MA, USA?

You can take a bus from Scranton to Amherst Center via Port Authority Bus Terminal and New York in around 7h 55m.

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