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There are 4 ways to get from Scranton to Athens by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Scranton to New York Midtownbus bus FlixBus 2685 / ...
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Hudson Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    5h 58m
    $87–140

  2. Drive  143.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Scranton to Athenscar car 143.9 mi
    3h
    $25–36

  3. Bus, train via Manhattan

    1. Take the bus from Scranton to New Yorkbus bus Eze 11Ampa / ...
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Hudsontrain train VIA Rail
    6h 54m
    $75–228

  4. Bus, train via Albany

    1. Take the bus from Scranton to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus bus
    3. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Hudson Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 50m
    $67–294

Scranton to Athens by bus and train

Calendar40Weekly Services
Duration5h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$87Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 283.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 58m

What companies run services between Scranton, PA, USA and Athens, NY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Scranton to Athens. However, you can take the bus to New York Midtown, walk to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, then take the train to Hudson Amtrak Station. Alternatively, you can drive from Scranton to Athens in around 3h.

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