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

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

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  1. Fly to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP)plane plane RDU - AVP
    5h 14m
    $340–652

  2. Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane RDU - JFK
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Scrantonbus bus
    7h 10m
    $70–311

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train Carolinian
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Scrantonbus bus Philadelphia
    12h 37m
    $156–313

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Scrantonbus bus FlixBus N2686
    13h 27m
    $94–174

  5. Drive 490.3 mi

    1. Drive from Raleigh to Scrantoncar car 490.3 mi
    9h 4m
    $90–130

  6. Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane RDU - EWR
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Scrantonbus bus
    6h 50m
    $79–340

  7. Fly to Laguardia Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane RDU - LGA
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Scrantonbus bus
    7h 22m
    $180–528

  8. Bus via New York (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to New York City Chinatownbus bus FlixBus N2471 / ...
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Scrantonbus bus FlixBus 2685 / ...
    14h 50m
    $81–144

Raleigh to Scranton by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$156Cheapest 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 via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, and Newark Penn Station in around 13h 27m.

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