There are 6 ways to get from Washington to Scranton by subway, plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport
best- Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP)plane IAD - AVP
3h 4m$87–403Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0430
- Take the bus from Harrisburg, Pa to Scranton, Pabus 770
7h 10m$42–103Train, bus
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Acela
- Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Scrantonbus Philadelphia
5h 32m$83–152Drive 232.8 mi
- Drive from Washington to Scrantoncar 232.8 mi
4h 31m$43–62Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, bus
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane DCA - EWR
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Scrantonbus
5h 12m$917–1,592Bus via Philadelphia
- Take the bus from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PAbus Washington
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Scranton Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0340s
10h 6m$67–142
Washington to Scranton by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Scranton is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Scranton is to subway and fly which takes 3h 4m and costs $85 - $410.
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 Harrisburg, Pa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.
The distance between Washington and Scranton is 224 miles. The road distance is 234.2 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Scranton without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 32m and costs $80 - $160.
It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Washington to Scranton, including transfers.
Washington to Scranton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Scranton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Scranton is 234 miles. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from Washington to Scranton.
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What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Scranton, PA, USA?
You can take a bus from Washington Union Station to Scranton, Pa via Harrisburg, Pa in around 7h 10m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–350
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
Subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- 570.821.3800
- [email protected]
- Website
- Martz Bus
Bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Scranton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- Martz Bus
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