What is the travel distance from Boston to Scranton?

The distance separating Boston and Scranton is 246 miles (396 km).

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

The majority of buses traveling from Boston to Scranton start their journey at Back Bay Station and wind up at Scranton Bus Station. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Boston to Scranton from $46 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Boston to Scranton on November 12
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	9:50pm	Boston (South Station)	12h 45m	10:35am	Scranton	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:50pm	Boston (South Station)	10h 40m	8:30am	Scranton Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	8:55pm	Brookline	16h 30m	1:25pm	Scranton	No tags

Next departures for Boston to Scranton on November 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:15pm	Boston (South Station)	8h 30m	2:45am	Scranton	CheapestFastest
	Bus	1:00am	Boston (South Station)	9h 35m	10:35am	Scranton	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:30am	Boston (South Station)	9h 50m	11:20am	Scranton	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:15am	Boston (South Station)	11h 10m	1:25pm	Scranton	No tags
	Bus	8:00am	Boston (South Station)	8h 45m	4:45pm	Scranton	No tags
	Bus	10:15am	Boston (South Station)	8h 35m	6:50pm	Scranton	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	4:15pm	Boston (South Station)	14h 20m	6:35am	Scranton Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	3:00pm	Boston (South Station)	9h 45m	12:45am	Scranton	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 8:20 AM EST.

Get from Boston to Scranton

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 10 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $51, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13bus per day

10h 40mAverage Duration

246 milesDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,290 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.

Greyhound

3.5/587,370 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

Where are the popular stops in Boston and Scranton?

Stops in Boston

A - Back Bay Station

B - North Station

C - South Station

D - Copley Square

E - Prudential MBTA Station

F - Copley MBTA Station

Stops in Scranton

A - Scranton Bus Station

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Boston, MA, US to Scranton by bus

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

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$62

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$73

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$66

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$46

The cheapest trip from Boston, MA, US to Scranton was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $46

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

You can expect to pay from $46 to $77 for a bus ticket from Boston, MA, US to Scranton based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $46 which is on 2025-11-17.