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 $53 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Washington to Scranton on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:30pm	Union Station	9h 25m	2:55am	Scranton	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	6:30pm	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	14h 20m	8:50am	Scranton Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	6:30pm	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	8h 25m	2:55am	Scranton	No tags
	Bus	11:15pm	Union Station	11h 30m	10:45am	Scranton	No tags
	Bus	11:15pm	Union Station	9h 35m	8:50am	Scranton Bus Station	No tags

Get from Washington to Scranton

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 9 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $37, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

16bus per day

9h 50mAverage Duration

183 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Washington and Scranton?

Stops in Washington

A
Union Station
6 Union Station Dr NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
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B
Dupont Circle
1500 20th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA
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C
Metro Center Station
663 11th St NW, Washington, D.C., DC 20004, USA
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D
L’Enfant Plaza
In front of McDonald's, 400 C St SW, Washington, DC 20024, USA
E
10th Street NW
Charter bus loading zone in front of Madame Tussaud's, 610 10th St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
F
Foggy Bottom
1905 G St NW, Washington, DC 20431, USA

Stops in Scranton

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

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FlixBus

3.5/511,408 reviews

Staff4.2

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.

Greyhound

3.5/587,391 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

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.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Washington, DC, US to Scranton by bus

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/21

$92

11/22

$91

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11/25

$81

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$74

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The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Scranton was searched and found on Nov 26, 2025 with a price of $74

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 $74 to $136 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 $74 which is on 2025-11-26.

Usually FlixBus 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.