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 1m and costs $120 - $440.

Is there a direct bus between Boston and Scranton?

No, there is no direct bus from Boston station to Scranton. However, there are services departing from South Station and arriving at Scranton, PA via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 1m.

How far is it from Boston to Scranton?

The distance between Boston and Scranton is 392 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 via New York which takes 7h 40m and costs $55 - $850.

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

It takes approximately 7h 40m 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 Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from South Station.

Where does the Boston to Scranton bus arrive?

Boston to Scranton bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, 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 69+ 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, bus (Greyhound), car, or plane

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 via New York
best
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 40m
$57–809
Drive 290.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Boston to Scranton290.9 mi
5h 11m
$54–77
Bus
1. Take the bus from South Station to Port Authority Bus TerminalBoston
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Scranton, PA196 / ...
8h 1m
$55–178
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 1m
$121–439
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Boston to Newark Penn StationNortheast Regional
2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to ScrantonFlixBus N2686
7h 50m
$62–812
Bus via East Stroudsburg
1. Take the bus from Boston, MA to Port Authority Bus Terminal
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Stroudsburg/ Delaware Water Gap, PA132 / ...
3. Take the bus from Stroudsburg/ Delaware Water Gap, PA to Scranton, PA196 / ...
8h 5m
$89–193
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 35m
$114–467
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 36m
$387–844
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 12m
$105–565
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 19m
$289–455

Boston to Scranton by train, foot, and bus

108Weekly Services

7h 40mAverage Duration

$57Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 389.5 mi
Duration: 7h 40m

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

You can take a bus from South Station to Scranton, PA via Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 8h 1m.

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