There are 9 ways to get from Scranton to Cranston by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Scranton to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2685 / ...
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Providencetrain Acela
6h 48m$144–221Drive 259.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Scranton to Cranstoncar 259.1 mi
5h 6m$48–69Bus to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Theodore Francis Green State Airport
- Take the bus from Scranton to Philadelphia 30th St Stationbus
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane PHL - PVD
6h 10m$117–418Bus
- Take the bus from Scranton to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Wilkes-Barre
- Take the bus from New York to Providencebus Bz 0210
7h 37m$80–127Bus via Manhattan
- Take the bus from Scranton to New Yorkbus Eze 11Ampa / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Providencebus Greyhound US0230
9h 28m$91–128Bus to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Theodore Francis Green State Airport
- Take the bus from Scranton to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane JFK - PVD
5h 46m$82–264Bus to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport, train
- Take the bus from Scranton to Newark Penn Stationbus
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane EWR - BOS
- Take the train from Back Bay to Providencetrain
6h 58m$549–1,682Bus to Laguardia Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport, train
- Take the bus from Scranton to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane LGA - BOS
- Take the train from Back Bay to Providencetrain
7h 33m$124–1,124Bus to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport, train
- Take the bus from Scranton to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane JFK - BOS
- Take the train from Back Bay to Providencetrain
7h 45m$493–1,983
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Scranton to Cranston is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Scranton to Cranston is to drive which takes 5h 6m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Scranton to Cranston. However, there are services departing from Scranton and arriving at Providence via New York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.
The distance between Scranton and Cranston is 365 miles. The road distance is 260.6 miles.
The best way to get from Scranton to Cranston without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 48m and costs $140 - $230.
It takes approximately 6h 48m to get from Scranton to Cranston, including transfers.
Scranton to Cranston bus services, operated by Martz Bus, depart from Scranton station.
Scranton to Cranston bus services, operated by Martz Bus, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Scranton to Cranston is 261 miles. It takes approximately 5h 6m to drive from Scranton to Cranston.
Book your Scranton to Cranston bus tickets online with Omio.
What companies run services between Scranton, PA, USA and Cranston, RI, USA?
You can take a bus from Scranton to Cranston via Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York, and Providence in around 7h 37m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–450
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–290
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–450
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–290
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $25–190
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–290
- Website
- capeair.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Boston Logan Airport via Martha's Vineyard
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $380–900
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–700
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $40–480
- First Class
- $180–700
Train from Back Bay to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $9–440
- First Class
- $100–600
Train from Back Bay to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $9–440
- First Class
- $100–600
Train from Back Bay to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $9–440
- First Class
- $100–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $100–160
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Back Bay to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Back Bay to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Back Bay to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Back Bay to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $7–14
Train from Back Bay to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $7–14
Train from Back Bay to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $7–14
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Scranton to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Scranton to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–26
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- 570.821.3800
- [email protected]
- Website
- Martz Bus
Bus from Scranton to Philadelphia 30th St Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- Martz Bus
Bus from Scranton to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–85
- Website
- Martz Bus
Bus from Scranton to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–85
- Website
- Martz Bus
Bus from Scranton to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–85
- Website
- Martz Bus
Bus from Scranton to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–85
- Website
- Martz Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Scranton to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Scranton to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Scranton to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Scranton to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from New York to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Phone
- 347-651-1274
- Website
- bustickets.com
Bus from Scranton to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- Uptown Vans
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