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

The cheapest way to get from Metuchen to Scranton is to drive which costs $20 - $29 and takes 2h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Metuchen to Scranton is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs $20 - $29.

Is there a direct bus between Metuchen and Scranton?

No, there is no direct bus from Metuchen to Scranton. However, there are services departing from Main St At Rt-27 and arriving at Scranton, PA via Albany St & Spring St and Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.

How far is it from Metuchen to Scranton?

The distance between Metuchen and Scranton is 128 miles. The road distance is 110 miles.

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

The best way to get from Metuchen to Scranton without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 43m and costs $30 - $100.

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

It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Metuchen to Scranton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Metuchen to Scranton bus from?

Metuchen to Scranton bus services, operated by Suburban Transit, depart from Albany St & Spring St station.

Where does the Metuchen to Scranton bus arrive?

Metuchen to Scranton bus services, operated by Suburban Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Can I drive from Metuchen to Scranton?

Yes, the driving distance between Metuchen to Scranton is 110 miles. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Metuchen to Scranton.

Where can I stay near Scranton?

There are 65+ hotels available in Scranton.

Metuchen to Scranton - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Metuchen to Scranton by train, bus, car, 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 Metuchen to Newark Penn StationNec
2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to ScrantonFlixBus N2686
3h 43m
$32–97
Drive 109.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Metuchen to Scranton109.3 mi
2h 15m
$20–29
Train, bus via New York
1. Take the train from Metuchen to New York Penn StationNec
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Scranton, PA196 / ...
4h 38m
$28–110
Train, bus via East Stroudsburg
1. Take the train from Metuchen to New York Penn StationNec
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 / ...
5h 2m
$72–135
Bus
1. Take the bus from Albany St & Spring St to Port Authority Bus TerminalSuburban Transit
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Scranton, PA196 / ...
5h 15m
$55–135

Metuchen to Scranton by train and bus

7Weekly Services

3h 43mAverage Duration

$32Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 126.8 mi
Duration: 3h 43m

What companies run services between Metuchen, NJ, USA and Scranton, PA, USA?

You can take a bus from Main St At Rt-27 to Scranton, PA via George St At Albany St, Albany St & Spring St, and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 5h 15m.

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