There are 5 ways to get from Scranton to Houston by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, 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 from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport
best- Fly from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane AVP - IAH
6h 59m$234–953Bus
- Take the bus from Scranton to New York Midtownbus
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus
39h 24m$286–449Bus, train
- Take the bus from Scranton to Philadelphia 30th St Stationbus
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Houstontrain
44h 57m$473–1,033Drive 1,554.6 mi
- Drive from Scranton to Houstoncar 1,554.6 mi
26h 37m$284–410Bus to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Scranton to Newark Penn Stationbus
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane EWR - IAH
8h 32m$247–903
Scranton to Houston by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Scranton to Houston is to bus which costs $280 - $450 and takes 39h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Scranton to Houston is to fly which takes 6h 59m and costs $230 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Scranton to Houston. However, there are services departing from Scranton and arriving at Congress St @ Milam St via New York Midtown, Atlanta Bus Station and Magnolia Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 24m.
The distance between Scranton and Houston is 1387 miles. The road distance is 1563.7 miles.
The best way to get from Scranton to Houston without a car is to bus which takes 39h 24m and costs $280 - $450.
It takes approximately 6h 59m to get from Scranton to Houston, including transfers.
Scranton to Houston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Scranton station.
The best way to get from Scranton to Houston is to fly which takes 6h 59m and costs $230 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $280 - $450 and takes 39h 24m.
Scranton to Houston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.
Houston is 1h behind Scranton. It is currently 1:26 AM in Scranton and 12:26 AM in Houston.
What companies run services between Scranton, PA, USA and Houston, TX, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Scranton to Congress St @ Milam St via New York Midtown, Atlanta Bus Station, Houston Bus Station, and Magnolia Transit Center in around 39h 24m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Flights from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–950
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport via New Orleans
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 30h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $330–750
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $90–210
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Scranton to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New York Midtown to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $140–210
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Scranton to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Scranton to Houston is 1564 miles. It takes approximately 26h 37m to drive from Scranton to Houston.
Book your Scranton to Houston bus tickets online with Omio.
There are 2160+ hotels available in Houston.






