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TRANSPORTATION & TRAVEL SERVICES

 

GETTING HERE

 

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 PA, 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, and 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're just a two-hour drive from New York City and Philadelphia!

 

BUS TRAVEL

 

Greyhound Bus Lines

 

Martz Trailways

 

 

Mileage Chart

 

Distance from the Scranton Metro Area

 

  • 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.

 

 

County of Lackawanna Transit System (COLTS)

 

McCarthy Flowered Cabs

 

Yellow Cab of Lackawanna

 

Burgit’s Electric City Taxi

 

Pioneer City Cab

 

 

 

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.

 

 

Cloud 9 Transportation, Inc.

 

Gilbride Limousine

 

The Limo Guy of NEPA

 

Martz Group

 

Signature Limo & Car Service

 

Sip and Play Tours

 

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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