What is the distance between Washington and Scranton?

Washington and Scranton are 189 miles (304 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Washington to Scranton?

If you're headed to Scranton from Washington, chances are that your bus will depart from Union Station and arrive at Scranton Bus Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Washington to Scranton from $33 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Washington to Scranton on September 4
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	8:30am	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	10h 20m	6:50pm	Scranton	Cheapest
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	2:50pm	Union Station	5h 45m	8:35pm	Scranton, PA	Fastest
	1:05am	Union Station	9h 30m	10:35am	Scranton	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	2:10am	Union Station	11h 15m	1:25pm	Scranton	No tags
	11:30pm	Union Station	9h	8:30am	Scranton Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Scranton on September 5
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	7:30am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	9h 15m	4:45pm	Scranton	Cheapest
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	2:50pm	Union Station	5h 45m	8:35pm	Scranton, PA	Fastest
	12:35am	Union Station	10h	10:35am	Scranton	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	2:10am	Union Station	11h 15m	1:25pm	Scranton	No tags
	11:30pm	Union Station	9h	8:30am	Scranton Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Scranton on September 6
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	2:10pm	Arlington (Rosslyn), 1001 Wilson Blvd.	10h 35m	12:45am	Scranton	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	7:25pm	Union Station	7h 20m	2:45am	Scranton	Fastest
	12:35am	Union Station	10h	10:35am	Scranton	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	2:10am	Union Station	11h 15m	1:25pm	Scranton	No tags
	11:30pm	Union Station	9h	8:30am	Scranton Bus Station	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Washington to Scranton.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$41 - $211	Average Duration10h	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$151 - $388	Average Duration5h 40m	CO₂ emissions 27kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the train from Washington to Scranton

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Scranton. The journey takes about 5 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $151, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

5h 40mAverage Duration

$151Cheapest ticket

27kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Washington, DC, US to Scranton: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$73

Average bus trip duration10h

Number of daily buses19

Earliest bus departure12:35am

Distance184 miles (296 km)

Latest bus departure11:55pm

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FlixBus

3.5/510,322 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Amtrak Washington Scranton recent customer reviews

Poor communication to passengers about lateness and delays. Driver refused to take responsibility for lateness

Gary Z.

November 24, 2022

Greyhound

3.5/587,222 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Amtrak Washington Scranton recent customer reviews

Poor communication to passengers about lateness and delays. Driver refused to take responsibility for lateness

Gary Z.

November 24, 2022

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Valley Transit, Tufesa, Wanda Coach

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Where are the popular stops in Washington and Scranton?

Stops in Washington

A - Union Station

B - Dupont Circle

C - Metro Center Station

D - L’Enfant Plaza

E - 10th Street NW

F - Foggy Bottom

Stops in Scranton

A - Scranton Bus Station

Frequently asked questions for your trip Washington, DC, US - Scranton

What is the distance between Washington and Scranton?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Washington to Scranton?

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

08/28

$56

08/29

$75

Today

$76

08/31

$79

09/01

$77

09/02

No data

09/03

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09/04

$53

The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Scranton was searched and found on Sep 4, 2025 with a price of $53

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Washington, DC, US to Scranton, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $53 to $162 for a bus ticket from Washington, DC, US to Scranton based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $53 which is on 2025-09-04.

Usually Greyhound will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Washington to Scranton.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Washington to Scranton, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Washington to Scranton will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Washington to Scranton, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

What's the cheapest way to go from Washington, DC, US to Scranton?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time10h	Avg Price$73	Daily Departures19
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time5h 40m	Avg Price$240	Daily Departures2

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Bus Tickets from Washington, DC, US to Scranton

Next departures

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Bus Washington, DC, US to Scranton: Trip Overview

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Amtrak Washington Scranton recent customer reviews

Amtrak Washington Scranton recent customer reviews

Washington to Scranton Bus

Where are the popular stops in Washington and Scranton?

Frequently asked questions for your trip Washington, DC, US - Scranton

What is the distance between Washington and Scranton?

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Washington to Scranton?

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About Bus Travel

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Did you know?

What's the cheapest way to go from Washington, DC, US to Scranton?

Will you be returning to Washington, DC, US by bus?

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