There are 6 ways to get from Scranton to Washington DC by plane, subway, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, subway
best- Fly from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane AVP - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
2h 33m$99–477Drive 232 mi
cheapest- Drive from Scranton to Washington DCcar 232 mi
4h 30m$43–62Bus, train
- Take the bus from Scranton to Newark Penn Stationbus FlixBus N2686
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional
6h$77–168Bus
- Take the bus from Scranton, Pa to Harrisburg, Pabus 771
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0430
7h 46m$46–117Bus via Philadelphia
- Take the bus from Scranton to Philadelphia 30th St Stationbus Wilkes-Barre
- Take the bus from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DCbus Washington
7h 48m$96–186Bus #2 (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Scranton to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2682
8h 16m$58–98
Scranton to Washington DC by bus, train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Scranton to Washington DC is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Scranton to Washington DC is to fly and subway which takes 2h 33m and costs $95 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from Scranton to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from Scranton and arriving at Washington, DC via Market St & 30th St and Philadelphia, PA. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.
The distance between Scranton and Washington DC is 225 miles. The road distance is 233.4 miles.
The best way to get from Scranton to Washington DC without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h and costs $75 - $170.
It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Scranton to Washington DC, including transfers.
Scranton to Washington DC bus services, operated by Martz Bus, depart from Scranton station.
Scranton to Washington DC bus services, operated by Martz Bus, arrive at Philadelphia 30th St Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Scranton to Washington DC is 233 miles. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Scranton to Washington DC.
There are 3043+ hotels available in Washington DC.
What companies run services between Scranton, PA, USA and Washington DC, USA?
You can take a bus from Scranton, Pa to Washington DC via Harrisburg Bus Station, Washington Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, and Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform in around 7h 46m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–420
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $5–8
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
- $60–140
- 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
- $14–25
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Scranton to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Scranton, Pa to Harrisburg, Pa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–75
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $24–70
- Flexible
- $45–75
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- 570.821.3800
- customerservice@martzbus.com
- 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
- +1-844-800-6828
- pr@ourbus.com
- Website
- ourbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–110
- Website
- https://www.ourbus.com
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