Dunmore city centre is the heart of a borough in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, adjoining Scranton. It’s a practical starting point for finding borough services, connecting to Scranton by bus, and planning outings to nearby landmarks.
- Location: Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, beside Scranton.
- Public transit: COLTS Routes 12 and 13 connect Dunmore stops with Scranton’s Lackawanna Transit Center.
- Local background: Dunmore was settled in 1835 and incorporated in 1862.
Getting oriented in Dunmore
Dunmore is a borough next to Scranton, with a history that reaches back to its settlement in 1835 and incorporation in 1862. Its location makes it possible to plan time in both communities during the same visit. Dunmore city centre is about 4 minutes by car or 30 minutes on foot from Dunmore Inn, an inn in Dunmore.
For local administration, Dunmore’s official borough website provides information about departments including Code & Zoning, Public Works, Fire and Police. The site also has information about registering for emergency alerts and a Community Center page with a rental contract.
If a campus visit is on your itinerary, Penn State Scranton is in Dunmore. The campus is accessible from Interstates 81, 84 and 380, Route 6 and the Casey Highway; parking is free, and students who drive must get a parking pass from Police Services.
Local services and visitor essentials
The borough website is the place to check for municipal departments, emergency-alert registration and Community Center rental information. These resources can help you identify the right local office or find out about using the centre.
For a campus outing, keep in mind that Penn State Scranton requires students who drive to obtain a parking pass from Police Services, although campus parking is free. The campus’s access roads include several major interstates as well as Route 6 and the Casey Highway.
How do you get between Dunmore and Scranton?
COLTS bus routes connect Dunmore stops with the Lackawanna Transit Center in Scranton. Route 12 serves Dunmore Corners and the Price Chopper Shopping Center, while Route 13 serves E. Drinker Street at Chestnut Street, identified as Dunmore Corners in its timetable.
Schedules can change, so check the official site before you go. COLTS Routes 12 and 13 provide the bus connection covered in getting from Dunmore to Scranton.
Nearby attractions for a short outing
Scranton offers several landmarks to pair with time in Dunmore, including Nay Aug Park, the Scranton Cultural Center, the University of Scranton, Scranton Iron Furnaces, the Electric City Trolley Museum and Steamtown National Historic Site.
You can choose a park, campus or museum stop depending on the kind of outing you’re planning; the University of Scranton campus visits guide relates to one of the nearby campus landmarks.
Planning a stay around local travel
Plan your days around the connection you need: borough services and the Penn State Scranton campus are in Dunmore, while COLTS routes link Dunmore stops with Scranton’s Lackawanna Transit Center. If you’re using the bus, verify the current schedule with COLTS before setting out.
For campus parking, students driving to Penn State Scranton need a pass from Police Services, even though parking is free. For other local services or emergency-alert registration, consult Dunmore’s official borough website.
FAQs
Where is Dunmore city centre?
Dunmore is a borough in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, adjoining Scranton.
Can you travel by bus between Dunmore and Scranton?
Yes. COLTS Routes 12 and 13 connect Dunmore stops with the Lackawanna Transit Center in Scranton. Check COLTS for current schedules.
Is Penn State Scranton in Dunmore?
Yes. Penn State Scranton’s campus is in Dunmore and is accessible from Interstates 81, 84 and 380, Route 6 and the Casey Highway.