There are 6 ways to get from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Airport (AVP) to Manhattan by plane, train, bus 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.
Recommended option
Fly to Newark, train
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Fly from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (AVP) to Newark (EWR)
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Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Station
Cheapest option
Bus
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Take the bus from Scranton to New York Midtown
4 alternative options
Fly to Philadelphia, train
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Fly from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (AVP) to Philadelphia (PHL)
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Take the train from Philadelphia to NY Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station
Bus via Scranton, PA
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Take the bus from Scranton, PA to New York
Bus via Newark
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Take the bus from Scranton to Newark
Drive
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Drive from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Airport (AVP) to Manhattan
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Airport (AVP) to Manhattan is to drive which costs $12 - $19 and takes 2h 21m.
The quickest way to get from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Airport (AVP) to Manhattan is to fly and train which costs $190 - $420 and takes 1h 59m.
The distance between Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Airport (AVP) and Manhattan is 100 miles. The road distance is 131.6 miles.
The best way to get from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Airport (AVP) to Manhattan without a car is to bus which takes 2h 27m and costs $45 - $95.
It takes approximately 1h 59m to get from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Airport (AVP) to Manhattan, including transfers.
The quickest flight from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Airport to Newark Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 9m.
Yes, the driving distance between Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Airport (AVP) to Manhattan is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Airport (AVP) to Manhattan.
United Airlines offers flights from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Airport to Newark Airport.
There are 847+ hotels available in Manhattan. Prices start at $100 USD per night.
- Distance: 100.1 miles
- Duration: 1h 59m
What companies run services between Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Airport (AVP), USA and Manhattan, NY, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Scranton to New York Midtown 4 times a day. Tickets cost $11 - $50 and the journey takes 2h 15m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180 - $410
- Website
- publiccharters.com
Flights from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $8 - $290
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $13 - $17
- Schedules at
- njtransit.com
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Philadelphia to NY Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22 - $140
- Website
- Amtrak Acela
- Business Seat - Child 2-12
- $22 - $70
- Business Seat - Seniors and Active Military
- $35 - $120
- Business Seat - Adult
- $40 - $140
- First Class - Child 2-12
- $65 - $120
- First Class - Senior Citizens and Active Military
- $120 - $210
- First Class - Adult
- $140 - $230
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Philadelphia to NY Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $27 - $40
- Website
- Amtrak
- Coach Seat
- $27 - $40
- Premium
- $180 - $260
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $40 - $65
- Business Seat
- $40 - $60
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Amtrak’s Northeast Regional train service serves the US’ busy northeast corridor from Virginia to Massachusetts; major stops include Boston, Providence, New York City, Philadelphia, Washington DC and Baltimore. Amenities include Wi-Fi, a quiet car, cafe and business-class seating, and travelling with a small dog or cat is permitted. Book at least 14 days in advance for a cheaper Saver Fare.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-523-6590
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Philadelphia to NY Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $15 - $90
- Schedules at
- amtrak.com
- Book at
- amtrak.com
- Child 2-12 with paid adult
- $15 - $45
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $28 - $90
- Business Class Seat
- $45 - $120
- Phone
- (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Scranton to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11 - $50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult Standard Purchase
- $17 - $50
- Adult Advance Purchase
- $11 - $16
- Phone
- +1 800-233-8604
- Website
- martzbus.com
Bus from Scranton, PA to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45 - $65
- Schedules at
- martzbus.com
- Book at
- martzbus.com
Greyhound is a leading bus company based in Dallas, Texas, serving over 3800 destinations across North America, Mexico and Canada. Greyhound carries around 18 million passengers a year who travel 5.4 billion miles (8.6 billion km) a year on their fleet of around 1700 vehicles. For travel flexibility, you can board or get off a Greyhound bus at official Greyhound stations, partner stations and curbside stops. There are around 230 Greyhound stations across the US where you can both catch your bus and buy tickets, that are also available on the official website and via the mobile app.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100/1-800-231-2222
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Scranton to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19 - $27
- Website
- greyhound.com
- Economy
- $19 - $27
- Flexible
- $35 - $55
Bus from Scranton to Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18 - $26
- Website
- greyhound.com
- Economy
- $18 - $26
- Flexible
- $35 - $55
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