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Ames to Scranton

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Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton
Ave. Duration:
5h 31m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$165.60–$764.32
Plane from Des Moines to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton
Ave. Duration:
6h 24m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$242.03–$1,082.78
Plane from Waterloo Municipal Airport to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton
Ave. Duration:
7h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.60–$764.32
Plane from Mason City to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton
Ave. Duration:
4h 56m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$165.60–$764.32

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton
Ave. Duration:
7h 24m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.56–$764.32
Plane from Des Moines to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton
Ave. Duration:
4h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$305.73–$1,082.78
Plane from Mason City to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton
Ave. Duration:
8h 4m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.56–$764.32

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Syracuse
Ave. Duration:
12h 58m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$70.06–$254.77
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
7h 24m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$49.68–$178.34

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Scranton
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.19–$108.28
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Pittsburgh
Ave. Duration:
18h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.69–$407.64
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Harrisburg
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.29–$140.12

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Scranton
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$15.29–$62.42
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Harrisburg
Ave. Duration:
16h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$70.06–$216.56

Burlington Trailways

Phone:
+1 (319) 735-2864
Website:
burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Des Moines to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.43–$166.94

Jefferson Lines

Phone:
+1-858-800-8898
Website:
jeffersonlines.com/
Bus from Ames to Des
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$21.66–$47.13
Bus from Ames to Mason
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$28.02–$70.06
Bus from Ames to Albert
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$33.12–$82.80
Bus from Albert Lea to St.
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$30.57–$76.43
Bus from Des Moines to Kansas
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$43.31–$108.28

OurBus

Phone:
+1-844-800-6828
Website:
ourbus.com
Bus from Harrisburg, PA to Scranton,
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.64–$58.60

Trailways

Phone:
+1 800-858-8555
Website:
trailways.com
Bus from Harrisburg, PA to Scranton,
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$38.22–$76.43

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Ames to Scranton is to drive which costs $184.78 - $271.74 and takes 17h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ames to Scranton is to drive and fly which takes 6h 25m and costs $195.65 - $760.87 .

Is there a direct bus between Ames and Scranton?

No, there is no direct bus from Ames to Scranton. However, there are services departing from Ames and arriving at Scranton, PA via Des Moines, Kansas City Bus Station, Pittsburgh Intermodal Station and Harrisburg, PA. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 35m.

How far is it from Ames to Scranton?

The distance between Ames and Scranton is 1656 km. The road distance is 1680.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Ames to Scranton without a car is to bus and train and night bus which takes 25h 24m and costs $163.04 - $478.26 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Ames to Scranton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ames to Scranton bus from?

Ames to Scranton bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Ames station.

Bus or fly from Ames to Scranton?

The best way to get from Ames to Scranton is to bus which takes 29h 16m and costs $152.17 - $456.52 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $326.09 - $1086.96 and takes 6h 33m.

Where does the Ames to Scranton bus arrive?

Ames to Scranton bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Des Moines station.

What is the time difference between Ames and Scranton?

Scranton is 1h ahead of Ames. It is currently 01:25 in Ames and 02:25 in Scranton.

Can I drive from Ames to Scranton?

Yes, the driving distance between Ames to Scranton is 1680 km. It takes approximately 17h 10m to drive from Ames to Scranton.

Where can I stay near Scranton?

There are 53+ hotels available in Scranton. Prices start at $54.24 per night.
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