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University of Scranton - - Transportation

The closest airport is Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport, located in Avoca, PA, about 20 minutes, by car, from the city center of Scranton, PA.

Getting around in Scranton, PA

Scranton's public transportation is offered by the County of Lackawanna Transit System, or COLTS, for short, which has public buses running throughout all parts of the city, and a few Lackawanna County extremities. The regular fare is $1.25/ride. COLTS typically runs between 7 am and 7 pm, and does not operate on Sundays of Holidays.

The city is also served by Greyhound and Martz Trailways, and, the Pennsylvania Northeast Regional Rail Authority is working with New Jersey Transit to bring a passenger railroad back to Scranton from New York City and its western suburbs.

Besides bus, depending on preference of distance, one can also drive, walk or ride the bike, to get around, while staying in Scranton.

The main highways serving the city are: Interstate 81, Interstate 84, Interstate 380, Interstate 80, Interstate 476/Pennsylvania Turnpike, U.S. Route 6 and U.S. Route 11.

How to get to University of Scranton campus?

Easy! Just follow the driving directions listed below!

From Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport: Head south on Terminal Rd, toward Hanger Rd, and take the ramp onto I-81 N. Take exit 185 on the left, toward Central Scranton Exprwy, and merge onto Central Scranton Expy. Keep right at the fork, follow signs for Central City/The Mall at Steamtown and merge onto PA-307 N/US-11 N. Turn right at Madison Ave and take the 2nd right onto Mulberry St. Turn right at Costello Ct.