Philadelphia to Scranton: Distance, Travel Time, Fares & Route

How to Travel from

Philadelphia to Scranton

by Rideshare or Car

United States of America Philadelphia Scranton

Cheapest

By car (200 km)

2 h 11 min

200 km.

from $11

Other

Rideshare

2 h 11 min

200 km.

from $7.61

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:

+1 800-872-7245

Website:

amtrak.com/home.html

Train from 30th Street Station to Newark

Ave. Duration:

1h 2m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$12.77–$89.41

Amtrak Northeast Regional

Phone:

+1 800-872-7245

Website:

amtrak.com/home.html

Train from 30th Street Station to Newark

Ave. Duration:

1h 11m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$21.71–$242.68

Amtrak Acela

Phone:

+1 800-872-7245

Website:

amtrak.com/home.html

Train from 30th Street Station to Newark

Ave. Duration:

54 min

Frequency:

Every 2 hours

Estimated price:

$30.65–$434.27

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:

+1 214-849-8100

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

greyhound.com/

Bus from Philadelphia, PA to Scranton,

Ave. Duration:

5h 15m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$10.86–$108.57

Flixbus USA

Phone:

+1 (855) 626-8585

Website:

flixbus.com

Bus from Newark Penn Station to Scranton

Ave. Duration:

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$12.77–$57.48

Martz Bus

Phone:

+1 800-233-8604

Website:

martzbus.com

Bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station, PA to Scranton,

Ave. Duration:

Frequency:

Twice daily

Estimated price:

$63.86–$89.41

Bus from Philadelphia, PA to Scranton,

Ave. Duration:

3h 15m

Frequency:

Twice daily

Estimated price:

$63.86–$89.41

Other from Philadelphia, PA to Scranton,

Ave. Duration:

3h 15m

Frequency:

Twice daily

Estimated price:

$54.35–$76.09

What is the cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Scranton (Station)?

The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Scranton (Station) is to drive which costs $21.74 - $32.61 and takes 2h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Scranton (Station)?

The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Scranton (Station) is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs $21.74 - $32.61 .

Is there a direct bus between Philadelphia and Scranton (Station)?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Philadelphia 30th St Station, PA station and arriving at Scranton, PA. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h.

How far is it from Philadelphia to Scranton (Station)?

The distance between Philadelphia and Scranton (Station) is 225 km. The road distance is 198.2 km.

How do I travel from Philadelphia to Scranton (Station) without a car?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Scranton (Station) without a car is to bus which takes 3h 22m and costs $54.35 - $76.09 .

How long does it take to get from Philadelphia to Scranton (Station)?

The bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station, PA to Scranton, PA takes 3h including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Scranton (Station) bus from?

Philadelphia to Scranton (Station) bus services, operated by Martz Bus, depart from Philadelphia 30th St Station, PA.

Where does the Philadelphia to Scranton (Station) bus arrive?

Philadelphia to Scranton (Station) bus services, operated by Martz Bus, arrive at Scranton, PA station.

Can I drive from Philadelphia to Scranton (Station)?

Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Scranton (Station) is 198 km. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Philadelphia to Scranton (Station).

Where can I stay near Scranton (Station)?

There are 69+ hotels available in Scranton (Station). Prices start at $54.03 per night.

Book in Scranton

Hilton Scranton & Conference Center

100 Adams Ave, Scranton

Fine

8.9

Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel Scranton

700 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton

Fine

8.5

Econo Lodge Scranton near Montage Mountain

1175 Kane St, Scranton

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Steamtown National Historic Site

Steamtown National Historic Site (NHS) is a railroad museum and heritage railroad located on 62 acres (25 ha) in downtown Scranton, Pennsylvania, at the site of the former Scranton yards of the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad (DL&W). The museum is built around a working turntable and a roundhouse that are largely replications of the original DL&W facilities; the roundhouse, for example, was reconstructed from remnants of a 1932 structure. The site also features several original outbuildings dated between 1899 and 1902. All the buildings on the site are listed with the National Register of Historic Places as part of the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Yard-Dickson Manufacturing Co. Site.

University of Scranton

The University of Scranton is a private Jesuit university in Scranton, Pennsylvania. It was founded in 1888 by William O'Hara, the first Bishop of Scranton, as St. Thomas College. In 1938, the college was elevated to university status and took the name The University of Scranton. The institution was operated by the Diocese of Scranton from its founding until 1897. While the Diocese of Scranton retained ownership of the university, it was administered by the Lasallian Christian Brothers from 1888 to 1942. In 1942, the Society of Jesus took ownership and control of the university. During the 1960s, the university became an independent institution under a lay board of trustees.

Nay Aug Park

Nay Aug Park is the largest park in Scranton, Pennsylvania. An amusement park on the site closed in the 1990s, but a small amusement area still operates near the swimming pool complex. The park also houses the Nay Aug Gorge, the Everhart Museum, and Brooks Mine, a small show mine. At one time it also had a zoo, as well as two Olympic-sized swimming pools.

Scranton

Scranton is a city in and the county seat of Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, United States. With a population of 76,328 as of the 2020 U.S. census, Scranton is the largest city in Northeastern Pennsylvania and the Wyoming Valley metropolitan area, which has a population of 562,037 as of 2020. It is the sixth-largest city in Pennsylvania.

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Two ways to Travel from Philadelphia to Scranton

Transport providers

Train operators

Amtrak

Amtrak Northeast Regional

Amtrak Acela

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Flixbus USA

Martz Bus

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