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

The cheapest way to get from Scranton to Columbia is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Scranton to Columbia is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs $35 - $55.

How far is it from Scranton to Columbia?

The distance between Scranton and Columbia is 305 miles. The road distance is 206.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Scranton to Columbia without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 58m and costs $60 - $800.

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

It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Scranton to Columbia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Scranton to Columbia bus from?

Scranton to Columbia bus services, operated by FlixBus-us, depart from Scranton station.

Where does the Scranton to Columbia bus arrive?

Scranton to Columbia bus services, operated by FlixBus-us, arrive at Newark Penn Station.

Can I drive from Scranton to Columbia?

Yes, the driving distance between Scranton to Columbia is 206 miles. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Scranton to Columbia.

Where can I stay near Columbia?

There are 342+ hotels available in Columbia.

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

Q: Is there a direct bus between Scranton and Columbia?

No, there is no direct bus from Scranton to Columbia. However, there are services departing from Scranton and arriving at LITTLE PATUXENT PKWY & VANTAGE POINT RD opp wb via Newark Penn Station, HAINES ST & WARNER ST eb and LOMBARD ST & EUTAW ST fs wb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.

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

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Scranton to Newark Penn Stationbus FlixBus N2686
2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Baltimore Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
6h 58m
$62–754
Drive 204.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Scranton to Columbiacar 204.9 mi
3h 48m
$38–54
Bus, train via Philadelphia
1. Take the bus from Scranton to Philadelphia 30th St Stationbus Wilkes-Barre / ...
2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Baltimore Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
7h 18m
$83–686
Fly, subway, bus
1. Fly from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane AVP - IAD
2. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
3. Take the bus from 12TH ST & G ST NW nb to LITTLE PATUXENT PKWY & VANTAGE POINT RD opp wbbus
4h 34m
$396–1,354
Bus via Newark
1. Take the bus from Scranton to Newark Penn Stationbus FlixBus N2686
2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
7h 53m
$50–105
Bus
1. Take the bus from Scranton, Pa to Harrisburg, Pabus 771
2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Baltimore Greyhound Garagebus Greyhound US0430
11h 42m
$58–133

Scranton to Columbia by bus, train, and tram

14Weekly Services

6h 58mAverage Duration

$62Cheapest Price

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Distance: 303.5 mi
Duration: 6h 58m

What companies run services between Scranton, PA, USA and Columbia, MD, USA?

You can take a bus from Scranton to LITTLE PATUXENT PKWY & VANTAGE POINT RD opp wb via Newark Penn Station, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, HAINES ST & WARNER ST eb, PACA ST & BALTIMORE nb, and LOMBARD ST & EUTAW ST fs wb in around 7h 53m.

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