There are 7 ways to get from Alden to Scranton by train, bus, car, plane, bus (Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation CenterMaple Leaf / ...
- Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to ScrantonFlixBus 2686 / ...
6h 12m$93–181Drive 218.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Alden to Scranton218.9 mi
4h 35m$40–58Fly to Laguardia Airport, bus
- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)BUF - LGA
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Scranton, PA
6h 2m$140–586Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to ScrantonFlixBus 2685 / ...
6h 30m$96–150Bus via Buffalo (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Scranton Bus StationGreyhound US0215
7h 58m$81–132Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, bus
- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)BUF - EWR
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Scranton
5h 36m$139–551Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, bus
- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)BUF - JFK
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Scranton, PA
6h 6m$158–615
Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Laguardia Airport (LGA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alden to Scranton is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Alden to Scranton is to drive which takes 4h 35m and costs $40 - $60.
The distance between Alden and Scranton is 289 miles. The road distance is 220.2 miles.
The best way to get from Alden to Scranton without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 12m and costs $90 - $190.
It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Alden to Scranton, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Alden to Scranton is 220 miles. It takes approximately 4h 35m to drive from Alden to Scranton.
There are 68+ hotels available in Scranton.
What companies run services between Alden, NY, USA and Scranton, PA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Scranton 4 times a day. Tickets cost $45–90 and the journey takes 6h 5m.
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- Website
- united.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–450
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–430
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–440
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–440
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport via Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–430
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Laguardia Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–490
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Buffalo Depew Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Buffalo Depew Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–90
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $30–90
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $30–70
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $26–40
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Scranton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Scranton
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Scranton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 800-233-8604
- Website
- martzbus.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Scranton, PA
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–85
- Website
- https://martzbus.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
- $28–95
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $28–90
- Flexible
- $55–95
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Scranton, PA
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Buffalo to Scranton Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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