There are 6 ways to get from Scranton to New York JFK Airport (JFK) by bus (Flixbus), rideshare, car, bus (Greyhound), bus, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Scranton to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2685 / ...
2h 57m$36–55Drive 131.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Scranton to New York JFK Airport (JFK)car 131.8 mi
2h 45m$24–35Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Scranton to New York JFK-JFK131.8 mi
2h 45mBus via Newark (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Scranton to Newark Penn Stationbus FlixBus N2686
3h 21m$33–57Bus via Scranton
- Take the bus from Scranton to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Wilkes-Barre
3h 31m$37–63Bus, subway
- Take the bus from Scranton to New Yorkbus Eze 11Ampa / ...
- Take the subway from 168 St to Howard Beach-JFK Airportsubway A
4h 46m$54–67
Scranton to New York JFK Airport (JFK) by bus, train, and tram (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Scranton to New York JFK Airport (JFK) is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 2h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Scranton to New York JFK Airport (JFK) is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs $24 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Scranton to New York JFK Airport (JFK). However, there are services departing from Scranton and arriving at New York Midtown via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
The distance between Scranton and New York JFK Airport (JFK) is 164 miles. The road distance is 132.5 miles.
The best way to get from Scranton to New York JFK Airport (JFK) without a car is to bus which takes 2h 57m and costs $35 - $60.
It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Scranton to New York JFK Airport (JFK), including transfers.
Scranton to New York JFK Airport (JFK) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Scranton station.
Scranton to New York JFK Airport (JFK) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.
Yes, the driving distance between Scranton to New York JFK Airport (JFK) is 133 miles. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Scranton to New York JFK Airport (JFK).
There are 2823+ hotels available in New York JFK Airport (JFK).
What companies run services between Scranton, PA, USA and New York JFK Airport (JFK), USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Scranton to New York Midtown 4 times a day. Tickets cost $22–40 and the journey takes 2h 20m.
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA Homepage
Subway from 168 St to Howard Beach-JFK Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Scranton to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Scranton to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–28
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- 570.821.3800
- [email protected]
- 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
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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
- $23–45
- Website
- Greyhound
- 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
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Scranton to New York JFK-JFK
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Scranton and New York JFK Airport (JFK). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.











