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, 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, and I-476. We're just a two hour drive from New York City and Philadelphia.
BUS TRAVEL
Mileage Chart
Distance from the Scranton Metro Area
- Binghamton, NY 60 miles
- Allentown, PA 75 miles
- Sparta, NJ 78 miles
- Morristown, NJ 99 miles
- New York, NY 121 miles
- Harrisburg, PA 122 miles
- Philadelphia, PA 125 miles
- Syracuse, NY 130 miles
- Wilmington, DE 142 miles
- Hartford, CT 192 miles
- Baltimore, MD 202 miles
- Washington, DC 241 miles
- Pittsburgh, PA 280 miles
- Buffalo, NY 280 miles
- Boston, MA 294 miles
- Erie, PA 324 miles
- Toronto, ON 373 miles
- Cleveland, OH 375 miles
- Montreal, QE 381 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)
LIMO, CAR & BUS SERVICES
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.
