There are 5 ways to get from Scranton to Philadelphia, PA by bus, car, train, or bus (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 via Drexel Station at 30th St
best- Take the bus from Scranton to Philadelphia 30th St Stationbus Wilkes-Barre
3h 12m$56–76Drive 119.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Scranton to Philadelphia, PAcar 119.8 mi
2h 15m$22–32Bus, train via Newark
- Take the bus from Scranton to Newark Penn Stationbus FlixBus N2686
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Northeast Regional
3h 40m$27–625Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Scranton Bus Station to Philadelphiabus Greyhound US0340s
5h 50m$23–45Bus, train
- Take the bus from Scranton Bus Station to Doylestown SEPTA Stationbus Greyhound US0340s
- Take the train from Doylestown to Jefferson Stationtrain Lan
6h 9m$22–38
Scranton to Philadelphia, PA by bus and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Scranton to Philadelphia, PA is to bus and train which costs $22 - $40 and takes 6h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Scranton to Philadelphia, PA is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs $21 - $35.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Scranton Bus Station station and arriving at Philadelphia. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 25m.
The distance between Scranton and Philadelphia, PA is 134 miles. The road distance is 120.5 miles.
The best way to get from Scranton to Philadelphia, PA without a car is to bus via Drexel Station at 30th St which takes 3h 12m and costs $55 - $80.
It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Scranton to Philadelphia, PA, including transfers.
Scranton to Philadelphia, PA bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Scranton Bus Station.
Scranton to Philadelphia, PA bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Philadelphia station.
Philadelphia, PA is 1h behind Scranton. It is currently 4:45 PM in Scranton and 3:45 PM in Philadelphia, PA.
Yes, the driving distance between Scranton to Philadelphia, PA is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Scranton to Philadelphia, PA.
What companies run services between Scranton, PA, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?
Martz Bus operates a bus from Scranton to Philadelphia 30th St Station once daily. Tickets cost $50–75 and the journey takes 3h 5m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $11–220
- Business Class
- $55–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $18–450
- First Class
- $120–600
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- septa.org
Train from Doylestown to Jefferson Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.septa.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.septa.org/schedules
- 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
- 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
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/
Bus from Scranton Bus Station to Doylestown SEPTA Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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