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

The cheapest way to get from Islip to Scranton is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Islip to Scranton is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs $30 - $45.

How far is it from Islip to Scranton?

The distance between Islip and Scranton is 194 miles. The road distance is 166.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Islip to Scranton without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 30m and costs $28 - $60.

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

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Islip to Scranton, including transfers.

Can I drive from Islip to Scranton?

Yes, the driving distance between Islip to Scranton is 166 miles. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Islip to Scranton.

Where can I stay near Scranton?

There are 65+ hotels available in Scranton.

Islip to Scranton - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Islip to Scranton by train, bus, or car

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 Islip to Jamaicatrain Montauk Branch
2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Scrantonbus FlixBus 2685 / ...
4h 30m
$28–57
Train, bus via Newark
cheapest
1. Take the train from Islip to Jamaicatrain Montauk Branch
2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Scrantonbus FlixBus N2686
4h 44m
$26–60
Drive 165.2 mi
1. Drive from Islip to Scrantoncar 165.2 mi
3h 14m
$31–44
Train, bus via Amityville LIRR
1. Take the train from Amityville to New York Penn Stationtrain Babylon Branch
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Scrantonbus New York
6h 4m
$36–73

Islip to Scranton by train and bus

41Weekly Services

4h 30mAverage Duration

$28Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Islip to Scranton.

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Distance: 192.8 mi
Duration: 4h 30m

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

There is no direct connection from Islip to Scranton. However, you can take the train to Jamaica, take the train to New York Penn Station, walk to New York Midtown, then take the bus to Scranton. Alternatively, you can drive from Islip to Scranton in around 3h 14m.

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