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

The cheapest way to get from Boston to Scranton is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Boston to Scranton is to fly and bus which takes 5h 3m and costs $120 - $430.

Is there a direct bus between Boston and Scranton?

No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Scranton. However, there are services departing from Boston, MA and arriving at University of Scranton, PA via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.

How far is it from Boston to Scranton?

The distance between Boston and Scranton is 382 miles. The road distance is 292.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Boston to Scranton without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 22m and costs $60 - $800.

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

It takes approximately 7h 22m to get from Boston to Scranton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Boston to Scranton bus from?

Boston to Scranton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.

Where does the Boston to Scranton bus arrive?

Boston to Scranton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Can I drive from Boston to Scranton?

Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Scranton is 293 miles. It takes approximately 5h 11m to drive from Boston to Scranton.

How do I get a bus ticket from Boston to Scranton?

Book your Boston to Scranton bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Scranton?

There are 70+ hotels available in Scranton.

Boston to Scranton - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Boston to Scranton by train, bus, car, plane, 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
1. Take the train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn StationNortheast Regional
2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to ScrantonFlixBus 2685 / ...
7h 22m
$61–779
Drive 290.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Boston to Scranton290.9 mi
5h 11m
$54–77
Bus
1. Take the bus from Boston, MA to Port Authority Bus TerminalOurBus
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to University of Scranton, PAScrx2
7h 45m
$75–153
Fly to Laguardia Airport, bus
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)BOS - LGA
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Scranton, PA
5h 30m
$115–472
Train, bus via Scranton, PA
1. Take the train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn StationNortheast Regional
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Scranton, PA196 / ...
7h 37m
$58–809
Bus via Boston
1. Take the bus from Boston to Port Authority Bus TerminalGreyhound US0230 / ...
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Scranton, PA196 / ...
8h 8m
$56–154
Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)BOS - EWR
2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Scranton
5h 3m
$125–423
Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)BOS - JFK
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Scranton, PA
5h 31m
$385–870
Fly to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)BOS - SYR
2. Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Scranton
6h 9m
$110–601
Fly to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP)BOS - ISP
2. Take the train from Central Islip to New York Penn Station
3. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Scranton, PA
7h 16m
$292–466

Boston to Scranton by train and bus

82Weekly Services

7h 22mAverage Duration

$61Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Boston to Scranton.

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Distance: 379.5 mi
Duration: 7h 22m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Scranton, PA, USA?

You can take a bus from Boston, MA to University of Scranton, PA via Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 7h 45m.

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