There are 5 ways to get from Scranton to Carbondale by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak, Flixbus), 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 to Williamson County Regional Airport
best- Fly from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane AVP - MWA
5h 31m$192–739Drive 877.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Scranton to Carbondalecar 877.3 mi
15h 42m$161–232Bus, train
- Take the bus from Scranton to Syracuse Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondaletrain
23h 12m$551–902Bus
- Take the bus from Scranton, Pa to Harrisburg, Pabus 771
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus
25h 15m$180–307Fly to Barkley Regional Airport, drive
- Fly from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)plane AVP - PAH
- Drive from Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) to Carbondalecar
7h 16m$174–718
Scranton to Carbondale by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Scranton to Carbondale is to drive which costs $160 - $240 and takes 15h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Scranton to Carbondale is to fly which takes 5h 31m and costs $190 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Scranton to Carbondale. However, there are services departing from Scranton, Pa and arriving at Carbondale via Harrisburg Bus Station and St. Louis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 15m.
The distance between Scranton and Carbondale is 774 miles. The road distance is 882.4 miles.
The best way to get from Scranton to Carbondale without a car is to bus and train which takes 23h 12m and costs $550 - $900.
It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Scranton to Carbondale, including transfers.
Scranton to Carbondale bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Scranton, Pa station.
The best way to get from Scranton to Carbondale is to fly which takes 5h 31m and costs $190 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $180 - $310 and takes 25h 15m.
Scranton to Carbondale bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Harrisburg, Pa station.
Carbondale is 1h behind Scranton. It is currently 6:06 PM in Scranton and 5:06 PM in Carbondale.
What companies run services between Scranton, PA, USA and Carbondale, IL, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Scranton, Pa to Carbondale via Harrisburg Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, and St. Louis in around 25h 15m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport to Williamson County Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport to Williamson County Regional Airport via Charlotte, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport to Barkley Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $360–600
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondale
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $170–270
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Scranton to Syracuse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St. Louis to Carbondale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Scranton, Pa to Harrisburg, Pa
- Saver
- $24–70
- Flexible
- $45–75
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $140–210
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from St. Louis to Carbondale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Scranton to Carbondale is 882 miles. It takes approximately 15h 42m to drive from Scranton to Carbondale.
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