There are 9 ways to get from Washington to Scranton by subway, plane, night bus, bus, train or car
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Cheapest option
Bus • 7h 30m
7 alternative options
Train, night bus • 5h 30m
Train, bus • 5h 34m
Train, bus via New York • 6h 9m
Bus via Philadelphia • 7h 1m
Drive • 4h 22m
Washington to Scranton by train and night bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Scranton is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Scranton is to subway and fly which takes 3h 9m and costs $220 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Scranton. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Scranton, PA via Philadelphia 30th St Station, PA. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.
The distance between Washington and Scranton is 224 miles. The road distance is 238.7 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Scranton without a car is to train and night bus which takes 5h 30m and costs $20 - $550.
It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Washington to Scranton, including transfers.
Washington to Scranton bus services, operated by Megabus, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Scranton bus services, operated by Martz Bus, arrive at Scranton, PA station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Scranton is 239 miles. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Washington to Scranton.
There are 39+ hotels available in Scranton. Prices start at $55 USD per night.
- Distance: 224.2 miles
- Duration: 3h 9m
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Scranton, PA, USA?
You can take a bus from Washington to Scranton via Philadelphia, PA and Philadelphia 30th St Station, PA in around 7h 1m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180 - $600
Flights from Reagan Washington to Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110 - $450
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Reagan Washington to New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120 - $450
Flights from Reagan Washington to New York La Guardia via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120 - $450
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Reagan Washington to New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100 - $390
- Phone
- +1 202-637-7000
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2 - $6
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- after 9:30 p.m. and weekend fare
- $2
- Senior / Disabled
- $2 - $4
- standard fare
- $3 - $6
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 Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50 - $480
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Seat - Child 2-12
- $24 - $180
- Business Seat - Seniors and Active Military
- $45 - $320
- Business Seat - Adult
- $50 - $350
- First Class - Child 2-12
- $85 - $280
- First Class - Senior Citizens
- $160 - $490
- First Class - Adult
- $160 - $480
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35 - $420
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Seat - Child 2-12
- $18 - $150
- Business Seat - Seniors and Active Military
- $30 - $260
- Business Seat - Adult
- $35 - $290
- First Class - Child 2-12
- $60 - $220
- First Class - Senior Citizens
- $120 - $400
- First Class - Adult
- $120 - $420
Train from Washington Union Station to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50 - $490
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Seat - Child 2-12
- $25 - $180
- Business Seat - Seniors and Active Military
- $45 - $320
- Business Seat - Adult
- $50 - $360
- First Class - Child 2-12
- $85 - $290
- First Class - Senior Citizens
- $170 - $500
- First Class - Adult
- $170 - $490
Amtrak’s Northeast Regional train service serves the US’ busy northeast corridor from Virginia to Massachusetts; major stops include Boston, Providence, New York City, Philadelphia, Washington DC and Baltimore. Amenities include Wi-Fi, a quiet car, cafe and business-class seating, and travelling with a small dog or cat is permitted. Book at least 14 days in advance for a cheaper Saver Fare.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30 - $220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Child 2-12 with paid adult
- $11 - $110
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $30 - $220
- Business Class Seat
- $100 - $250
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $24 - $210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Child 2-12 with paid adult
- $7 - $110
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $24 - $210
- Business Class Seat
- $80 - $210
Train from Washington Union Station to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30 - $220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Child 2-12 with paid adult
- $11 - $110
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $30 - $220
- Business Class Seat
- $110 - $260
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
Train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9 - $110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Child Coach - Advance Purchase
- $9 - $40
- Child Coach - short notice
- $24 - $35
- Child Business Class - advance purchase
- $20 - $65
- Child Business Class - short notice
- $22 - $70
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $28 - $55
- Business Seat - advance purchase
- $40 - $130
- Business Seat - short notice
- $45 - $120
- Coach Seat - short notice
- $25 - $110
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5 - $90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Child Coach - Advance Purchase
- $5 - $28
- Child Coach - short notice
- $18 - $28
- Child Business Class - advance purchase
- $15 - $50
- Child Business Class - short notice
- $17 - $55
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $22 - $40
- Business Seat - advance purchase
- $30 - $110
- Business Seat - short notice
- $35 - $90
- Coach Seat - short notice
- $17 - $90
Train from Washington Union Station to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9 - $110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Child Coach - Advance Purchase
- $9 - $40
- Child Coach - short notice
- $24 - $40
- Child Business Class - advance purchase
- $20 - $65
- Child Business Class - short notice
- $22 - $70
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $29 - $60
- Business Seat - advance purchase
- $40 - $140
- Business Seat - short notice
- $45 - $130
- Coach Seat - short notice
- $27 - $110
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Night bus from Newark Penn Station to Scranton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11 - $50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $11 - $50
Bus from New York Midtown to Scranton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $12 - $55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $12 - $55
- Phone
- +1 800-233-8604
- Website
- martzbus.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Scranton, PA
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $50 - $70
- Website
- https://martzbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station, PA to Scranton, PA
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55 - $80
- Website
- https://martzbus.com
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 Port Authority Bus Terminal to Scranton Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13 - $50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12 - $50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Scranton, Pa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30 - $65
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Flexible
- $30 - $45
- Saver
- $30 - $65
Bus from Harrisburg, Pa to Scranton, Pa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30 - $70
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Flexible
- $30 - $45
- Saver
- $35 - $70
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 30th Street Station to Scranton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-877-462-6342
- inquiries@megabus.com
- Website
- us.megabus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia, PA
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8 - $40
- Website
- https://us.megabus.com
- Phone
- +1-844-800-6828
- pr@ourbus.com
- Website
- ourbus.com
Bus from Harrisburg, PA to Scranton, PA
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7 - $55
- Website
- https://www.ourbus.com
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