How far is Scranton from Rochester by coach?

The distance between Rochester and Scranton by coach is approximately 157 miles (253 km).

Is there a way to reach Scranton from Rochester without a car?

The best way to go from Rochester to Scranton without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Bus Rochester to Scranton from £35 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Rochester to Scranton on 27 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	14:20	Rochester	4h 50m	19:10	Scranton	Cheapest
	Bus	23:35	Rochester	3h 55m	03:30	Scranton	Fastest

Next departures from Rochester to Scranton on 1 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	23:35	Rochester	3h 55m	03:30	Scranton	CheapestFastest
	Bus	01:20	Rochester	4h 25m	05:45	Scranton	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	00:35	Rochester	6h	06:35	Scranton Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	09:05	Rochester	4h 20m	13:25	Scranton	No tags
	Bus	14:20	Rochester	4h 50m	19:10	Scranton	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 07:28 EST.

Get from Rochester to Scranton

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 4 hours 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just £28, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

4h 25mAverage duration

156 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Rochester and Scranton?

Stops in Rochester

A
Bus Station
186 Cumberland St (Across from the Amtrak Terminal) , Rochester, NY 14605
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B
U of R
Rush Rhees Library, 755 Library Road, Rochester, NY 14627
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C
Rochester Institute of Technology
61 Lomb Memorial Dr, Rochester, NY 14623
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Stops in Scranton

A
Scranton Bus Station
23 Lackawanna Ave, Scranton, PA 18503, USA

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,454 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,401 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

New York Trailways

4/54,415 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi3.2

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Rochester, NY, US to Scranton

How far is Scranton from Rochester by coach?
The distance between Rochester and Scranton by coach is approximately 157 miles (253 km).
Is there a way to reach Scranton from Rochester without a car?
The best way to go from Rochester to Scranton without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

25/11

£41

26/11

£44

Today

£36

28/11

No data

29/11

£40

30/11

£41

01/12

£35

02/12

No data

The cheapest trip from Rochester, NY, US to Scranton was searched and found on 1 Dec 2025 with a price of £35

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

You can expect to pay from £35 to £87 for a bus ticket from Rochester, NY, US to Scranton based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £35, which is on 2025-12-01.