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There are 5 ways to get from Scranton to Athens by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train via Newark

    best
    1. Take the bus from Scranton to Newark Penn Stationbus bus FlixBus N2686
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Hudson Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    5h 39m
    $55–654

  2. Drive 143.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Scranton to Athenscar car 143.9 mi
    3h
    $27–38

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Scranton to New York Midtownbus bus FlixBus 2682 / ...
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Hudson Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    5h 43m
    $59–114

  4. Bus, train #2

    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
    $75–238

  5. Bus, train #3

    1. Take the bus from Scranton Bus Station to Binghamtonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Binghamton, Ny to Albany, Nybus bus 137
    3. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Hudson Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 11m
    $53–279

Scranton to Athens by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration5h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 232.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 39m

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 Newark Penn Station, walk to Newark, Penn Station, take the train to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, then take the train to Hudson Amtrak Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Scranton to Hudson Amtrak Station via New York Midtown and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 5h 43m.

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