Transportation & Travel Services

Traveling to Lackawanna County is simple! Lackawanna County is conveniently located on the I-80/I-81 Corridor and at the end of the Northeast Extension of the Pennsylvania Turnpike. This makes it an easy ride from anywhere in Pennsylvania, along with out-of-state locations within 300 miles.

If you prefer to arrive via the friendly skies, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) is less than a 15-minute drive from Downtown Scranton. It offers service to Charlotte, Chicago, Newark, and Orlando, meaning you can get here from literally anywhere in the world.

Major Highways

Lackawanna County is accessible from these five major highways: 

I-81  /  I-80  /  I-84  /  I-380  /  I-476

We are just a two-hour drive from New York City and Philadelphia!

Bus Travel

Travel through Lackawanna County with ease using bus travel. Offering convenient routes to major cities and local destinations, the bus services in Lackawanna County provide affordable and comfortable transportation options.

Greyhound Bus Lines
Martz Trailways

Mileage Chart

Listed below are the distances to the Scranton Metropolitan Area from these key destinations.

Binghamton, NY        61 miles
Allentown, PA            76 miles
Newark, NJ              111 miles
Trenton, NJ              116 miles
Jersey City, NJ         118 miles
New York, NY           120 miles

Harrisburg, PA          122 miles
Philadelphia, PA       125 miles
Wilmington, DE        142 miles
Bridgeport, CT         163 miles
Baltimore, MD          201 miles
Washington DC        239 miles

Getting Around

Whether you're looking for transportation to and from the airport, need a taxi to take you from your hotel to a local restaurant, attraction, or event, or want to hop on the local bus system to get you to your next stop, there are plenty of options to get you where you're looking to go.

Limo, Car Service & Coach Bus

It’s true that we love a good party and enjoy some adult beverages with our friends, families, neighbors, and visitors. What we love even more than a great night out is getting home safe and sound. Utilizing one of our car services is the best way to ensure your group’s safety and comfort. Make carefree transportation for your parties, weddings, wine trail excursions, and other special occasions part of your celebration with one of these first-class car services.

Current Road & Weather Conditions

Find current traffic and travel conditions on state-owned roadways and the Pennsylvania Turnpike in the Lackawanna County area by visiting 511pa.com

Up-to-date weather information is available from the National Weather Service.

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