There are 5 ways to get from Scranton (Station) to Washington by plane, subway, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly, subway
best- Fly from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane AVP - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
2h 27m$97–519Bus via Harrisburg
cheapest- Take the bus from Scranton, PA to Harrisburg, PAbus OurBus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0430
7h 45m$41–109Bus, train
- Take the bus from Scranton to Newark Penn Stationbus FlixBus N2686
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional
5h 39m$60–742Drive 230.5 mi
- Drive from Scranton (Station) to Washingtoncar 230.5 mi
4h 32m$43–61Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Scranton to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2682
7h 55m$60–90
Scranton (Station) to Washington by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Scranton (Station) to Washington is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Scranton (Station) to Washington is to fly and subway which takes 2h 27m and costs $95 - $550.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Scranton and arriving at Washington Union Station station. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 7h 55m.
The distance between Scranton (Station) and Washington is 222 miles. The road distance is 231.8 miles.
The best way to get from Scranton (Station) to Washington without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 39m and costs $60 - $750.
It takes approximately 2h 27m to get from Scranton (Station) to Washington, including transfers.
Scranton (Station) to Washington bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Scranton station.
Scranton (Station) to Washington bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Scranton (Station) to Washington is 232 miles. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Scranton (Station) to Washington.
Book your Scranton (Station) to Washington bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
What companies run services between Scranton (Station), PA, USA and Washington, DC, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Scranton (Station) to Washington Union Station via Scranton, PA, Harrisburg, PA, and Harrisburg Bus Station in around 7h 45m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–470
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $5–8
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $29–290
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $29–290
- Business Class
- $90–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–700
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $45–480
- First Class
- $190–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–320
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Scranton to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Scranton to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1-844-800-6828
- pr@ourbus.com
- Website
- ourbus.com
Bus from Scranton, PA to Harrisburg, PA
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–65
- Website
- https://www.ourbus.com
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Scranton, PA to Harrisburg, PA
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–75
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $24–70
- Flexible
- $45–75
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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