There are 5 ways to get from Penn State University to Scranton by bus, car, taxi, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
- Take the bus from Harrisburg, Pa to Scranton, Pabus 770
7h 10mDrive 184.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Penn State University to Scrantoncar 184.4 mi
3h 21m$34–49Taxi to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Penn State University to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)taxi
- Fly from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP)plane JST - AVP
4h 19m$186–561Train, bus
- Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Harrisburgtrain Pennsylvanian
- Take the bus from Harrisburg, Pa to Scranton, Pabus 770
7h 12mBus to Penn State University Park Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP)plane SCE - AVP
7h 2m
Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Penn State University to Scranton is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Penn State University to Scranton is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs $30 - $50.
The distance between Penn State University and Scranton is 259 miles. The road distance is 185.5 miles.
The best way to get from Penn State University to Scranton without a car is to bus which takes 7h 10m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 10m to get from Penn State University to Scranton, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Penn State University to Scranton is 185 miles. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Penn State University to Scranton.
There are 62+ hotels available in Scranton.
What companies run services between Penn State University, PA, USA and Scranton, PA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Penn State University to Scranton, Pa via Altoona Bus Station and Harrisburg, Pa in around 7h 10m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–410
Flights from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- amtrak.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Altoona Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Harrisburg, Pa to Scranton, Pa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–75
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $24–75
- Flexible
- $45–75
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Estimated price
- $85–110
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide


