There are 7 ways to get from Scranton to Raleigh by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, or car
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Fly from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport
best- Fly from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)AVP - RDU
5h 23m$282–652Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Scranton to Newark Penn StationFlixBus N2686
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Raleigh Bus StationGreyhound US0700 / ...
12h 57m$86–212Bus, train
- Take the bus from Scranton to Newark Penn StationFlixBus N2686
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Raleigh Union StationCarolinian
13h 13m$139–560Drive 493.4 mi
- Drive from Scranton to Raleigh493.4 mi
8h 55m$90–131Bus to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Scranton to Newark Penn Station
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)EWR - RDU
6h 28m$87–489Bus via New York
- Take the bus from University of Scranton, PA to New York Express/ Madison Avenue, NYScrx1
- Take the bus from New York, NY to S Saunders St at Chapanoke Rd - RaleighNyc
13h 32m$105–191Bus, train via Washington
- Take the bus from Scranton to Washington Union StationFlixBus 2682
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Raleigh Union StationFloridian / ...
14h 28m$110–246
Scranton to Raleigh by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Scranton to Raleigh is to drive which costs $90 - $130 and takes 8h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Scranton to Raleigh is to fly which takes 5h 23m and costs $280 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Scranton to Raleigh. However, there are services departing from Scranton and arriving at N Blount St at Morgan St via Newark Penn Station and Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 57m.
The distance between Scranton and Raleigh is 437 miles. The road distance is 496.3 miles.
The best way to get from Scranton to Raleigh without a car is to bus which takes 12h 57m and costs $85 - $220.
It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Scranton to Raleigh, including transfers.
Scranton to Raleigh bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Scranton station.
The best way to get from Scranton to Raleigh is to fly which takes 5h 23m and costs $280 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $220 and takes 12h 57m.
Scranton to Raleigh bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Scranton to Raleigh is 496 miles. It takes approximately 8h 55m to drive from Scranton to Raleigh.
What companies run services between Scranton, PA, USA and Raleigh, NC, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Scranton to N Blount St at Morgan St via Newark Penn Station, Raleigh Bus Station, and Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd in around 12h 57m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–430
Flights from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–480
Flights from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 31m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
- Website
- spirit.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Newark Penn Station to Raleigh Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–470
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to Raleigh Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–130
- 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
- $29–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Scranton to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- 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 Newark Penn Station to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 800-233-8604
- Website
- martzbus.com
Bus from University of Scranton, PA to New York Express/ Madison Avenue, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Website
- https://martzbus.com
- Phone
- +1 646-630-7186
- help@wandacoach.com
- Website
- wandacoach.com
Bus from New York, NY to S Saunders St at Chapanoke Rd - Raleigh
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–110
- Website
- https://www.wandacoach.com
- Book at
- https://www.gotobus.com/wanda-travel/
- Phone
- +1 617-681-0820
- support@coachrun.com
- Website
- coachrun.com
Bus from New York, NY to S Saunders St at Chapanoke Rd - Raleigh
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- https://www.coachrun.com
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