There are 2 ways to get from State College to Scranton by bus or car
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State College to Scranton by bus
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The cheapest way to get from State College to Scranton is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 34m.
The fastest way to get from State College to Scranton is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from State College to Scranton. However, there are services departing from State College, Pa and arriving at Scranton via Wilkes-Barre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
The distance between State College and Scranton is 195 miles. The road distance is 149.1 miles.
The best way to get from State College to Scranton without a car is to bus which takes 4h 45m and costs $50 - $180.
It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from State College to Scranton, including transfers.
State College to Scranton bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from State College, Pa station.
State College to Scranton bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Wilkes Barre, Pa station.
Yes, the driving distance between State College to Scranton is 149 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from State College to Scranton.
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What companies run services between State College, PA, USA and Scranton, PA, USA?
Trailways operates a bus from State College, Pa to Wilkes Barre, Pa once daily. Tickets cost $30–110 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Fullington Trailways also services this route once daily.
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from State College, Pa to Wilkes Barre, Pa
- Saver
- $30–100
- Flexible
- $55–110
- Phone
- +1 814-574-1827
- Website
- Fullington Tours
Bus from State College, Pa to Wilkes Barre, Pa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–150
- Website
- Fullington Tours
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