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

The cheapest way to get from Altoona to Scranton is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Altoona to Scranton is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Altoona and Scranton?

No, there is no direct bus from Altoona station to Scranton. However, there are services departing from Altoona Bus Station and arriving at Scranton, PA via State College, Pa and Wilkes-Barre, PA. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.

How far is it from Altoona to Scranton?

The distance between Altoona and Scranton is 237 miles. The road distance is 185.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Altoona to Scranton without a car is to bus which takes 6h 35m and costs $70 - $220.

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

It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Altoona to Scranton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Altoona to Scranton bus from?

Altoona to Scranton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Altoona Bus Station.

Where does the Altoona to Scranton bus arrive?

Altoona to Scranton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at State College Bus Station.

Can I drive from Altoona to Scranton?

Yes, the driving distance between Altoona to Scranton is 186 miles. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Altoona to Scranton.

Where can I stay near Scranton?

There are 67+ hotels available in Scranton.

Altoona to Scranton - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Altoona to Scranton by bus (Greyhound), car, train, plane, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
2. Take the bus from State College, Pa to Wilkes Barre, Pabus 805
6h 35m
$73–211
Drive 184.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Altoona to Scrantoncar 184.6 mi
3h 16m
$34–49
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Johnstown Amtrak Stationtrain
2. Fly from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP)plane JST - AVP
5h 48m
$111–382
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Harrisburgtrain Pennsylvanian
2. Take the bus from Harrisburg, PA to Scranton, PAbus OurBus
7h 7m
$48–142
Bus via Harrisburg
1. Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
2. Take the bus from Harrisburg, PA to Wilkes-Barre, PAbus OurBus
8h 5m
$67–174

Altoona to Scranton by bus

7Weekly Buses

6h 35mAverage Duration

$73Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 236.1 mi
Duration: 6h 35m

What companies run services between Altoona, PA, USA and Scranton, PA, USA?

You can take a bus from Altoona Bus Station to Scranton, PA via State College, Pa, Wilkes Barre, Pa, and Wilkes-Barre, PA in around 6h 35m.

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