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How to get fromBuffalo to Scrantonby train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Buffalo to Scranton by train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Buffalo to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain train Empire Service / ...
    2. Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Scrantonbus bus FlixBus N2686
    5h 44m
    $58–220

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Scrantonbus bus FlixBus 2685 / ...
    6h 25m
    $35–75

  3. Drive 237.5 mi

    1. Drive from Buffalo to Scrantoncar car 237.5 mi
    5h 1m
    $44–63

  4. Fly to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP)plane plane BUF - AVP
    5h 11m
    $116–508

  5. Fly to Laguardia Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane BUF - LGA
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Scrantonbus bus
    6h 57m
    $107–606

  6. Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane BUF - EWR
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Scrantonbus bus
    6h 35m
    $62–349

  7. Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane BUF - JFK
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Scrantonbus bus
    7h 10m
    $93–442

  8. Fly to Philadelphia International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane BUF - PHL
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Scrantonbus bus
    7h 13m
    $119–526

Buffalo to Scranton by train and bus

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration5h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 281.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 44m

What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Scranton, PA, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Buffalo to Scranton 3 times a day. Tickets cost $35–65 and the journey takes 6h 25m. Greyhound USA also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) 4 times a day.

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