Traffic & Transportation in Scranton

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport offers real, if genuinely limited, commercial service, shared with the companion Wilkes-Barre market, while COLTS provides Scranton's real bus network.

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AVP: a real, shared regional airport

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP), located in Avoca between the two cities, offers real, current commercial service, genuinely more limited than a major hub.

A real, functioning bus network -- but no rail transit

The County of Lackawanna Transit System (COLTS) operates Scranton's real, current bus network; the city carries no light rail or subway.

Plan for a genuinely car-dependent lifestyle

Most Scranton residents should plan around a genuinely car-dependent lifestyle.

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-25. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.