There are 4 ways to get from Schenectady to Scranton by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, train, or bus
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Schenectady to Binghamton, Ny136 / ...
- Take the bus from Binghamton to Scranton Bus StationGreyhound US0215
5h$40–111Drive 173 mi
cheapest- Drive from Schenectady to Scranton173 mi
3h 16m$32–46Fly
- Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP)ALB - AVP
5h 51m$122–524Train, bus
- Take the train from Schenectady to Syracuse Regional Transportation CenterLake Shore Limited / ...
- Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to ScrantonFlixBus 2686 / ...
5h 58m$50–125
Schenectady to Scranton by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Schenectady to Scranton is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Schenectady to Scranton is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Schenectady to Scranton station. However, there are services departing from Schenectady and arriving at Scranton Bus Station via Binghamton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
The distance between Schenectady and Scranton is 187 miles. The road distance is 174 miles.
The best way to get from Schenectady to Scranton without a car is to bus which takes 5h and costs $40 - $120.
It takes approximately 5h to get from Schenectady to Scranton, including transfers.
Schenectady to Scranton bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Schenectady station.
The best way to get from Schenectady to Scranton is to bus which takes 5h and costs $40 - $120. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $120 - $550 and takes 5h 51m.
Schenectady to Scranton bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Binghamton, Ny station.
Yes, the driving distance between Schenectady to Scranton is 174 miles. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Schenectady to Scranton.
What companies run services between Schenectady, NY, USA and Scranton, PA, USA?
You can take a bus from Schenectady to Scranton Bus Station via Binghamton in around 5h. Alternatively, United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) 5 times a day.
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- Website
- united.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–470
Flights from Albany County Airport to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 44m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Albany County Airport to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Schenectady to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Schenectady to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–85
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $28–85
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $28–70
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $25–40
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Schenectady to Binghamton, Ny
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–80
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $25–75
- Flexible
- $45–80
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Binghamton to Scranton Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Scranton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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