There are 4 ways to get from Trenton to Scranton by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus via Newark
best- Take the train from Trenton to Newark Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Scrantonbus FlixBus N2686
3h 47m$15–226Drive 112 mi
- Drive from Trenton to Scrantoncar 112 mi
2h 29m$21–30Train, bus
- Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Scrantonbus Philadelphia
4h 18m$57–91Train, bus #2
- Take the train from Trenton to Jefferson Stationtrain Tre
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to Scranton Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0340s
7h 40m$29–51
Trenton to Scranton by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Trenton to Scranton is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Trenton to Scranton is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs $20 - $30.
The distance between Trenton and Scranton is 159 miles. The road distance is 112.7 miles.
The best way to get from Trenton to Scranton without a car is to train and bus via Newark which takes 3h 47m and costs $14 - $230.
It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Trenton to Scranton, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Trenton to Scranton is 113 miles. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Trenton to Scranton.
There are 65+ hotels available in Scranton.
What companies run services between Trenton, NJ, USA and Scranton, PA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Trenton to Scranton. However, you can take the train to Newark Penn Station, walk to Newark, Penn Station, then take the bus to Scranton. Alternatively, you can drive from Trenton to Scranton in around 2h 29m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Trenton to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $6–210
- Business Class
- $50–240
Train from Trenton to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $4–200
- Business Class
- $45–230
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Trenton to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–25
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Trenton to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–17
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from Trenton to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–20
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adult
- $2–20
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- septa.org
Train from Trenton to Jefferson Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.septa.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.septa.org/schedules
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Scranton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–22
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 800-233-8604
- Website
- martzbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Scranton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- 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 Philadelphia to Scranton Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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