There are 8 ways to get from University at Buffalo to Scranton by train, bus, car, plane, bus (Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound)
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation CenterMaple Leaf / ...
- Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to ScrantonFlixBus 2686 / ...
6h 5m$83–169Bus via Elmira
cheapest- Take the bus from Buffalo, NY to Elmira, NYOurBus
- Take the bus from Elmira to ScrantonFlixBus 2686
6h 44m$35–149Drive 238.2 mi
- Drive from University at Buffalo to Scranton238.2 mi
5h 8m$44–63Fly to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport
- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP)BUF - AVP
5h 22m$140–585Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Scranton Bus StationGreyhound US0215
8h 13m$49–94Fly to Laguardia Airport, bus
- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)BUF - LGA
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Scranton, PA
7h 6m$104–550Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, bus
- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)BUF - EWR
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Scranton
6h 41m$103–490Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, bus
- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)BUF - JFK
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Scranton, PA
7h 7m$117–569
University at Buffalo to Scranton by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from University at Buffalo to Scranton is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 5h 8m.
The fastest way to get from University at Buffalo to Scranton is to drive which takes 5h 8m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from University at Buffalo to Scranton. However, there are services departing from Buffalo, NY and arriving at Scranton via Elmira. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.
The distance between University at Buffalo and Scranton is 286 miles. The road distance is 239.6 miles.
The best way to get from University at Buffalo to Scranton without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 5m and costs $80 - $170.
It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from University at Buffalo to Scranton, including transfers.
University at Buffalo to Scranton bus services, operated by OurBus, depart from Buffalo, NY station.
The best way to get from University at Buffalo to Scranton is to fly which takes 5h 22m and costs $140 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus via Elmira, which costs $35 - $150 and takes 6h 44m.
University at Buffalo to Scranton bus services, operated by OurBus, arrive at Elmira, NY station.
Yes, the driving distance between University at Buffalo to Scranton is 240 miles. It takes approximately 5h 8m to drive from University at Buffalo to Scranton.
What companies run services between University at Buffalo, NY, USA and Scranton, PA, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from University at Buffalo to Scranton via Buffalo, NY and Elmira in around 6h 44m.
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- Website
- united.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–490
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–430
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Laguardia Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–470
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Buffalo Depew Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Buffalo Depew Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–90
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $29–90
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $29–70
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $26–40
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Scranton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Elmira to Scranton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $15–85
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Scranton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1-844-800-6828
- pr@ourbus.com
- Website
- ourbus.com
Bus from Buffalo, NY to Elmira, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–65
- Website
- https://www.ourbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Buffalo to Scranton Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Scranton, PA
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 800-233-8604
- Website
- martzbus.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Scranton, PA
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–85
- Website
- https://martzbus.com
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Scranton, PA
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–95
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $28–90
- Flexible
- $55–95
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