There are 5 ways to get from Scranton to Erie by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
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
best- Take the bus from Scranton to Syracuse Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2686 / ...
- Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Erie Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
7h 30m$63–165Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Scranton to Buffalobus FlixBus 2685 / ...
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Eriebus Greyhound US0170
9h 10m$51–134Bus, train via Rochester
- Take the bus from Scranton, Pa to Rochester, Nybus 246
- Take the train from Rochester to Erie Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
8h 6m$68–193Drive 284.3 mi
- Drive from Scranton to Eriecar 284.3 mi
6h 32m$52–75Fly
- Fly from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) to Erie International Airport (ERI)plane AVP - ERI
7h 17m$164–701
Scranton to Erie by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Scranton to Erie is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 6h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Scranton to Erie is to drive which takes 6h 32m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Scranton to Erie. However, there are services departing from Scranton and arriving at Erie via Buffalo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.
The distance between Scranton and Erie is 370 miles. The road distance is 286 miles.
The best way to get from Scranton to Erie without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 30m and costs $60 - $170.
It takes approximately 7h 30m to get from Scranton to Erie, including transfers.
Scranton to Erie bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Scranton station.
The best way to get from Scranton to Erie is to fly which takes 7h 17m and costs $160 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $140 and takes 9h 10m.
Scranton to Erie bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Buffalo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Scranton to Erie is 286 miles. It takes approximately 6h 32m to drive from Scranton to Erie.
What companies run services between Scranton, PA, USA and Erie, PA, USA?
Breeze Airways, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) to Erie International Airport (ERI) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Scranton to Erie via Buffalo in around 9h 10m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport to Erie International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport to Erie International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport to Erie International Airport via Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 42m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $380–1,500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Erie Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Rochester to Erie Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Scranton to Syracuse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Scranton to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $30–90
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Scranton, Pa to Rochester, Ny
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–120
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $30–120
- Flexible
- $60–120
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Buffalo to Erie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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