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

The cheapest way to get from Providence to Scranton is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Providence to Scranton is to drive which takes 5h 6m and costs $45 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Providence and Scranton?

No, there is no direct bus from Providence to Scranton. However, there are services departing from Providence Downtown and arriving at Scranton, PA via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.

How far is it from Providence to Scranton?

The distance between Providence and Scranton is 348 miles. The road distance is 261.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Providence to Scranton without a car is to train and bus via New York which takes 6h 59m and costs $50 - $800.

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

It takes approximately 6h 59m to get from Providence to Scranton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Providence to Scranton bus from?

Providence to Scranton bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Providence Downtown station.

Where does the Providence to Scranton bus arrive?

Providence to Scranton bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Can I drive from Providence to Scranton?

Yes, the driving distance between Providence to Scranton is 261 miles. It takes approximately 5h 6m to drive from Providence to Scranton.

How do I get a bus ticket from Providence to Scranton?

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Where can I stay near Scranton?

There are 65+ hotels available in Scranton.

Providence to Scranton - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Providence to Scranton by train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or plane

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 via New York
best
1. Take the train from Providence to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn StationNortheast Regional
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Scranton, PA196 / ...
6h 59m
$50–773
Drive 259.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Providence to Scranton259.7 mi
5h 6m
$48–69
Bus
1. Take the bus from Providence Downtown to Port Authority Bus TerminalProvidence
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Scranton, PA196 / ...
7h 16m
$49–148
Fly Theodore Francis Green State Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)PVD - JFK
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Scranton, PA
6h 47m
$69–336
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Providence to Newark Penn StationNortheast Regional
2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to ScrantonFlixBus N2686
7h 9m
$55–776
Bus via East Stroudsburg
1. Take the bus from Providence to Port Authority Bus Terminal
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 / ...
7h 50m
$99–193
Train to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Providence to South Station
2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)BOS - EWR
3. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Scranton
7h 47m
$124–1,029
Train to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Providence to South Station
2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)BOS - LGA
3. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Scranton, PA
8h 21m
$118–1,052
Train to Boston Logan Airport, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Providence to South Station
2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)BOS - JFK
3. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Scranton, PA
8h 22m
$383–1,448

Providence to Scranton by train, foot, and bus

108Weekly Services

6h 59mAverage Duration

$50Cheapest Price

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Distance: 346 mi
Duration: 6h 59m

What companies run services between Providence, RI, USA and Scranton, PA, USA?

You can take a bus from Providence Downtown to Scranton, PA via Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 7h 16m.

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