What is the cheapest way to get from Washington to Scranton?

The cheapest way to get from Washington to Scranton is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Washington to Scranton?

The fastest way to get from Washington to Scranton is to subway and fly which takes 3h 11m and costs $85 - $410.

Is there a direct bus between Washington and Scranton?

No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Scranton. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Scranton, Pa via Harrisburg, Pa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.

How far is it from Washington to Scranton?

The distance between Washington and Scranton is 224 miles. The road distance is 234.2 miles.

How do I travel from Washington to Scranton without a car?

The best way to get from Washington to Scranton without a car is to train and bus via Philadelphia which takes 5h 46m and costs $85 - $160.

How long does it take to get from Washington to Scranton?

It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Washington to Scranton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Washington to Scranton bus from?

Washington to Scranton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.

Where does the Washington to Scranton bus arrive?

Washington to Scranton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.

Can I drive from Washington to Scranton?

Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Scranton is 234 miles. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from Washington to Scranton.

How do I get a bus ticket from Washington to Scranton?

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Where can I stay near Scranton?

There are 105+ hotels available in Scranton.

Washington to Scranton - 7 ways to travel via train, subway, plane, bus

There are 7 ways to get from Washington to Scranton by subway, plane, train, bus, car, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or bus (Greyhound)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport
best
1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP)plane IAD - AVP
3h 11m
$87–408
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0430
2. Take the bus from Harrisburg, Pa to Scranton, Pabus 770
7h 25m
$42–109
Train, bus via Philadelphia
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Northeast Regional
2. Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Scrantonbus Philadelphia
5h 46m
$86–153
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain Acela
2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Scrantonbus FlixBus N2686
5h 58m
$71–148
Drive 232.8 mi
1. Drive from Washington to Scrantoncar 232.8 mi
4h 31m
$43–62
Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane DCA - EWR
2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Scrantonbus
5h 13m
$76–478
Bus via Philadelphia
1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
2. Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Scrantonbus Philadelphia
7h 8m
$71–119

Washington to Scranton by train and bus

7Weekly Services

5h 46mAverage Duration

$86Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 222.4 mi
Duration: 3h 11m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Scranton, PA, USA?

You can take a bus from Washington Union Station to Scranton via Philadelphia Bus Station, 11th St, Drexel Station at 30th St, and Philadelphia 30th St Station in around 7h 8m.

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