There are 5 ways to get from Scranton to Elkton by bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train via Newark
best- Take the bus from Scranton to Newark Penn Stationbus FlixBus N2686
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Newark Amtraktrain Northeast Regional
6h 13m$31–264Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Scranton to Newark Penn Stationbus FlixBus N2686
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Newarkbus FlixBus 2605 / ...
6h 39m$29–49Drive 160.1 mi
- Drive from Scranton to Elktoncar 160.1 mi
2h 52m$30–43Bus, train
- Take the bus from Scranton to Philadelphia 30th St Stationbus Wilkes-Barre
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Wilmingtontrain Northeast Regional
7h$62–92Bus, train #2
- Take the bus from Scranton Bus Station to Philadelphiabus Greyhound US0340s
- Take the train from Gray 30th St Station to Newark DEtrain Wil
9h 15m$32–51
Scranton to Elkton by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Scranton to Elkton is to bus which costs $28 - $50 and takes 6h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Scranton to Elkton is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Scranton to Elkton. However, there are services departing from Scranton and arriving at Blue Ball Rd & Elkton Blvd via Newark Penn Station and Newark Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
The distance between Scranton and Elkton is 241 miles. The road distance is 161.1 miles.
The best way to get from Scranton to Elkton without a car is to bus and train via Newark which takes 6h 13m and costs $30 - $270.
It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Scranton to Elkton, including transfers.
Scranton to Elkton bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Scranton station.
Scranton to Elkton bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Scranton to Elkton is 161 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Scranton to Elkton.
There are 131+ hotels available in Elkton.
What companies run services between Scranton, PA, USA and Elkton, MD, USA?
You can take a bus from Scranton to Blue Ball Rd & Elkton Blvd via Newark Penn Station, Newark, and Newark Train Station in around 6h 39m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Newark Penn Station to Newark Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–240
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $16–240
- Business Class
- $65–290
Train from 30th Street Station to Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $3–200
- Business Class
- $40–230
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–550
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $5–440
- First Class
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–14
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- septa.org
Train from Gray 30th St Station to Newark DE
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.septa.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.septa.org/schedules
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Scranton to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–22
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–25
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 800-233-8604
- Website
- martzbus.com
Bus from Scranton to Philadelphia 30th St Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- https://martzbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Scranton Bus Station to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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