There are 6 ways to get from Roanoke to Scranton by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP)plane ROA - AVP
5h 26m$89–389Drive 406.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Roanoke to Scrantoncar 406.4 mi
7h 7m$72–104Train, bus via Washington
- Take the train from Roanoke to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Scrantonbus
10h 55m$244–385Bus
- Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg, Pa to Scranton, Pabus 770
13h 40m$88–175Train, bus
- Take the train from Roanoke to 30th Street Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Scrantonbus Philadelphia
11h 33m$248–378Bus via Salem VDOT Park & Ride
- Take the bus from Salem VDOT Park & Ride to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg, Pa to Scranton, Pabus 770
14h 10m$86–164
Roanoke to Scranton by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Roanoke to Scranton is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 7h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Roanoke to Scranton is to fly which takes 5h 26m and costs $85 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from Roanoke to Scranton. However, there are services departing from Roanoke Bus Stop and arriving at Scranton, Pa via Washington Union Station and Harrisburg, Pa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 40m.
The distance between Roanoke and Scranton is 375 miles. The road distance is 408.8 miles.
The best way to get from Roanoke to Scranton without a car is to train and bus via Washington which takes 10h 55m and costs $240 - $390.
It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Roanoke to Scranton, including transfers.
Roanoke to Scranton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Roanoke Bus Stop station.
The best way to get from Roanoke to Scranton is to fly which takes 5h 26m and costs $85 - $390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $180 and takes 13h 40m.
Roanoke to Scranton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Roanoke to Scranton is 409 miles. It takes approximately 7h 7m to drive from Roanoke to Scranton.
What companies run services between Roanoke, VA, USA and Scranton, PA, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Scranton, Pa via Washington Union Station and Harrisburg, Pa in around 13h 40m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–390
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–480
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–480
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Roanoke to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Roanoke to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $190–310
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
- Phone
- 570.821.3800
- customerservice@martzbus.com
- Website
- Martz Bus
Bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Scranton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- Martz Bus
Bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Scranton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- Martz Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Harrisburg, Pa to Scranton, Pa
- Saver
- $24–70
- Flexible
- $45–75
Bus from Harrisburg, Pa to Scranton, Pa
- Saver
- $24–70
- Flexible
- $45–75
- Phone
- +1-800-827-3490
- VirginiaBreeze@drpt.virginia.gov
- Website
- Virginia Breeze
Bus from Salem VDOT Park & Ride to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–50
- Schedules at
- Virginia Breeze
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