There are 6 ways to get from Elkton to Scranton by train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train, bus via Newark
best- Take the train from Newark Amtrak to Newark Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Scrantonbus FlixBus N2686
5h 4m$58–297Drive 160.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Elkton to Scrantoncar 160.5 mi
2h 50m$30–43Bus, train
- Take the bus from Union Hospital to Newark Train Stationbus
- Take the train from Newark Amtrak to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Scrantonbus
6h 21m$57–277Line 040 bus, train, bus
- Take the bus from Peoples Plaza Park & Ride to Wilmington Tcbus 040
- Take the train from Wilmington to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Scrantonbus
6h 22m$59–94Train, bus
- Take the train from Newark DE to Gray 30th St Stationtrain Wil
- Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Scrantonbus Philadelphia
6h 52m$55–80Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Wilmington Bus Station to Philadelphiabus Greyhound US0355 / ...
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to Scranton Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0340s
10h 3m$32–60
Elkton to Scranton by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Elkton to Scranton is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 2h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Elkton to Scranton is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Elkton to Scranton station. However, there are services departing from Acme - Big Elk Mall and arriving at Scranton Bus Station via Peoples Plaza Park & Ride, Wilmington Bus Station and Philadelphia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 3m.
The distance between Elkton and Scranton is 237 miles. The road distance is 161.5 miles.
The best way to get from Elkton to Scranton without a car is to train and bus via Newark which takes 5h 4m and costs $55 - $300.
It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Elkton to Scranton, including transfers.
Elkton to Scranton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Wilmington Bus Station.
Elkton to Scranton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Philadelphia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elkton to Scranton is 161 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Elkton to Scranton.
There are 65+ hotels available in Scranton.
What companies run services between Elkton, MD, USA and Scranton, PA, USA?
You can take a bus from Acme - Big Elk Mall to Scranton Bus Station via Peoples Plaza Park & Ride, Wilmington Tc, Wilmington Bus Station, and Philadelphia in around 10h 3m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Newark Amtrak to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–240
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $16–240
- Business Class
- $65–290
Train from Newark Amtrak to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $5–200
- Business Class
- $45–240
Train from Wilmington to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $3–200
- Business Class
- $40–230
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Wilmington to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–550
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $5–440
- First Class
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Wilmington to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–14
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- septa.org
Train from Newark DE to Gray 30th St Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.septa.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.septa.org/schedules
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Scranton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–22
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 410-996-5295
- Website
- ccgov.org
Bus from Union Hospital to Newark Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.ccgov.org/government/community-services/cecil-transit
- Phone
- +1 800-233-8604
- Website
- martzbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Scranton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- https://martzbus.com
- Phone
- +1 800-652-3278
- Website
- dartfirststate.com
Bus from Peoples Plaza Park & Ride to Wilmington Tc
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.dartfirststate.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Wilmington Bus Station to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Philadelphia to Scranton Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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