There are 6 ways to get from Scranton to James Madison University by plane, taxi, bus, train, car, bus (Greyhound), or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly to Charlottesville, taxi
best- Fly from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane AVP - CHO
- Take the taxi from Charlottesville (CHO) to James Madison Universitytaxi
4h 33m$252–659Drive 302.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Scranton to James Madison Universitycar 302.1 mi
5h 13m$56–80Bus, train
- Take the bus from Scranton to Newark Penn Stationbus
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to JMU Godwin Transit Centerbus
10h$86–778Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, bus
- Fly from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane AVP - IAD
- Take the bus from Dulles International Airport to JMU Godwin Transit Centerbus
4h 46m$126–549Bus
- Take the bus from Scranton, PA to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 117 / ...
- Take the bus from New York City to Harrisonburgbus Ny
10h 46m$130–190Bus via Washington
- Take the bus from Scranton to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2682
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to JMU Godwin Transit Centerbus Virginia Breeze
12h 15m$90–122
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) to Charlottesville (CHO) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Scranton to James Madison University is to drive which costs $55 - $80 and takes 5h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Scranton to James Madison University is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 33m and costs $250 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Scranton to James Madison University. However, there are services departing from Scranton, PA and arriving at Harrisonburg via 5 Av/W 41 St and New York City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 46m.
The distance between Scranton and James Madison University is 321 miles. The road distance is 303.8 miles.
The best way to get from Scranton to James Madison University without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h and costs $85 - $800.
It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Scranton to James Madison University, including transfers.
Scranton to James Madison University bus services, operated by Martz Bus, depart from Scranton, PA station.
Scranton to James Madison University bus services, operated by Martz Bus, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Scranton to James Madison University is 304 miles. It takes approximately 5h 13m to drive from Scranton to James Madison University.
There are 143+ hotels available in James Madison University.
What companies run services between Scranton, PA, USA and James Madison University, VA, USA?
You can take a bus from Scranton, PA to James Madison University via Port Authority Bus Terminal, 5 Av/W 41 St, Centre St/Grand St, New York City, and Harrisonburg in around 10h 46m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport to Charlottesville via Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–420
Flights from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport to Charlottesville via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–470
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport to Charlottesville via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $29–290
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $29–290
- Business Class
- $90–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–700
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $45–480
- First Class
- $190–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–320
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Scranton to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Scranton to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to JMU Godwin Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–35
- Schedules at
- virginiabreeze.drpt.virginia.gov
Bus from Dulles International Airport to JMU Godwin Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–30
- Schedules at
- virginiabreeze.drpt.virginia.gov
- Phone
- +1 800-233-8604
- Website
- martzbus.com
Bus from Scranton, PA to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–85
- 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, PA to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 615-939-8887
- jpan12692@gmail.com
- Website
- nytnbus.com
Bus from New York City to Harrisonburg
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $100
- Schedules at
- nytnbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Estimated price
- $150–190
Anytime Taxi
- Phone
- +1 434-977-5522
1st Call Taxi
- Phone
- +1 434-906-6670
- Website
- 1stcalltaxi.wordpress.com
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