There are 5 ways to get from Scranton to Charlotte by plane, bus, train or car
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Recommended option
Fly • 2h 43m
Cheapest option
Bus via Washington • 16h 25m
3 alternative options
Bus, train • 14h 35m
Bus • 17h 45m
Drive • 10h 1m
Scranton to Charlotte by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Scranton to Charlotte is to bus via Washington which costs $60 - $210 and takes 16h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Scranton to Charlotte is to fly which takes 2h 43m and costs $220 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Scranton to Charlotte. However, there are services departing from Scranton and arriving at Charlotte via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 25m.
The distance between Scranton and Charlotte is 528 miles. The road distance is 599 miles.
The best way to get from Scranton to Charlotte without a car is to bus and train which takes 14h 35m and costs $75 - $260.
It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Scranton to Charlotte, including transfers.
Scranton to Charlotte bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Scranton station.
The best way to get from Scranton to Charlotte is to fly which takes 2h 43m and costs $220 - $470. Alternatively, you can bus via Washington, which costs $60 - $210 and takes 16h 25m.
Scranton to Charlotte bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Charlotte station.
Yes, the driving distance between Scranton to Charlotte is 599 miles. It takes approximately 10h 1m to drive from Scranton to Charlotte.
- Distance: 528 miles
- Duration: 2h 43m
What companies run services between Scranton, PA, USA and Charlotte, NC, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Scranton to Charlotte 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Scranton to Charlotte via Washington Union Station in around 16h 25m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190 - $750
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to Charlotte via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210 - $700
Flights from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to Charlotte via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210 - $700
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21 - $180
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Child Coach - Advance Purchase
- $21 - $70
- Child Coach - short notice
- $35 - $65
- Child Business Class - advance purchase
- $35 - $120
- Child Business Class - short notice
- $35 - $120
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $50 - $130
- Business Seat - advance purchase
- $70 - $230
- Business Seat - short notice
- $75 - $230
- Coach Seat - short notice
- $55 - $180
- Phone
- +1 800-233-8604
- Website
- martzbus.com
Bus from Scranton, PA to Philadelphia 30th St Station, PA
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55 - $80
- Website
- https://martzbus.com
Bus from Scranton, PA to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $50 - $70
- Website
- https://martzbus.com
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Scranton Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Scranton to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $29 - $100
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $29 - $100
Bus from Washington Union Station to Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30 - $110
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $30 - $110
Greyhound is a leading bus company based in Dallas, Texas, serving over 3800 destinations across North America, Mexico and Canada. Greyhound carries around 18 million passengers a year who travel 5.4 billion miles (8.6 billion km) a year on their fleet of around 1700 vehicles. For travel flexibility, you can board or get off a Greyhound bus at official Greyhound stations, partner stations and curbside stops. There are around 230 Greyhound stations across the US where you can both catch your bus and buy tickets, that are also available on the official website and via the mobile app.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Scranton Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13 - $50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70 - $150
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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