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How to get fromRaleigh to Scrantonby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 8 ways to get from Raleigh to Scranton by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP)planeRDU - AVP
    5h 32m
    $280–652

  2. Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)planeRDU - EWR
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Scrantonbus
    6h 53m
    $83–477

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Newark Penn StationtrainCarolinian
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to ScrantonbusFlixBus N2686
    13h 11m
    $168–532

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Port Authority Bus TerminalbusGreyhound US0670 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Scranton, PAbus196 / ...
    14h 23m
    $87–246

  5. Drive 490.3 mi

    1. Drive from Raleigh to Scrantoncar490.3 mi
    9h
    $90–130

  6. Fly to Laguardia Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)planeRDU - LGA
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Scranton, PAbus
    7h 27m
    $139–520

  7. Train, bus via New York

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn StationtrainCarolinian
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Scranton, PAbus196 / ...
    14h 2m
    $120–482

  8. Bus via New York

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to New York City ChinatownbusFlixBus N2471 / ...
    2. Take the bus from New York Express/ Madison Avenue, NY to University of Scranton, PAbusScrx2
    15h 8m
    $124–234

Raleigh to Scranton by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$168Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Scranton, PA, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GoRaleigh Station to Scranton, PA via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 14h 23m.

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