Scranton has 4 dispensaries licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Health. They sell only to Pennsylvania residents enrolled in the state's medical marijuana program, who must show an active patient ID card, and to registered caregivers. Nobody can buy for recreational use, and a New York medical card is not accepted. Three of the four stores are close together on the city's South Side.
Scranton is the hub for Lackawanna County patients and a stop for people from the smaller towns of northeastern Pennsylvania. Its stores are run by Ascend, Beyond Hello, Columbia Care and Trulieve, and three of them have more than 600 Google reviews, a sign of steady local traffic. Because New York is only about an hour up I-81, many questions here are about what crosses the state line. The short answer: nothing legally does.
All 4 Licensed Dispensaries in Scranton, PA
Scranton's dispensaries cluster in ZIP 18505 on the South Side, with one store in 18508 on the north side.
South Side (18505): Ascend Dispensary on Davis Street, Beyond Hello Scranton on Moosic Street and Trulieve Scranton on S Washington Ave, the closest of the three to downtown.
North Keyser Avenue (18508): Columbia Care Keyser Dispensary, the pick for patients coming from the north and west sides.
Best Scranton Dispensaries for Every Need
Based on public Google ratings and hours, checked October 2026:
- Highest rated and most reviewed: Ascend Dispensary (4.8 stars, about 1,400 reviews).
- Runner-up: Trulieve Scranton (4.7, about 630).
- Also well reviewed: Beyond Hello Scranton (4.6, about 800) and Columbia Care Keyser (4.5, about 490).
- Before work: Ascend opens at 8 a.m., an hour ahead of the others.
- After dinner: Trulieve stays open until 9 p.m.; the rest close at 8.
Visiting a Dispensary in Scranton: Card, ID, Payment and Hours
You need your Pennsylvania patient or caregiver card plus a Pennsylvania driver's license or photo ID. Staff will not sell on a practitioner's certification by itself. First-time visitors may need an appointment at some stores. Each store must make a pharmacist or physician available while patients are being served, whether at the counter or through a live video call. Payment is generally cash or debit. Scranton's hours are spread between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m., so you can usually find one open before or after work.
Scranton and Pennsylvania Cannabis Laws: Purchase Limits, Public Use and Driving
The 90-day supply rule is the main limit. State rules count that as 192 units, each worth 3.5 grams of dry leaf, 1 gram of concentrate or 100 milligrams of THC in capsules, oils, tinctures, liquids or topicals, and they let a patient restock in the last week of every 30-day period. The certification your practitioner writes can lower that number.
Patients may vaporize dry leaf but may not smoke it; the law makes smoking medical marijuana unlawful. Stores do not stock edibles, though patients and caregivers may add medical marijuana to food themselves. Downtown's Steamtown National Historic Site is federal land, where Pennsylvania's medical law offers no protection. Drivers should know that any amount of THC or its metabolite in the blood can support a DUI charge, even for a cardholder. Full rules: our Pennsylvania marijuana laws guide.
Cannabis Taxes in Scranton
There is no sales tax on medical marijuana, and we found no Scranton or Lackawanna County cannabis tax. The state collects 5% from growers and processors, which cannot be passed on as a separate line on a patient's receipt. More on prices: 2026 cannabis prices by state.
Medical Marijuana in Scranton
The route to a card is the same across Pennsylvania. Create a registry account using a Pennsylvania license or ID, get certified by a Department of Health registered practitioner, pay the $50 card fee (free for many people enrolled in Medicaid, CHIP, SNAP, WIC or PACE/PACENET), and visit any dispensary. Certifications last up to a year, so plan to renew annually.
New York is close, but its stores do not help. New York sells adult-use cannabis to anyone 21 and older, but bringing it back to Scranton without a Pennsylvania card is illegal possession, and carrying cannabis over any state line is a federal offense.
Recreational status: No change yet. The state House passed HB 1200 in May 2025 by a 102 to 101 vote, and the Senate Law and Justice Committee voted 3 to 7 not to advance it. SB 120 is still waiting in that committee as of October 2026.
Dispensaries Near Scranton
- Dispensaries in Dickson City: 1 store just north of the city.
- Dispensaries in Wilkes-Barre: 3 stores south on I-81.
- Dispensaries in Edwardsville: 1 store across the river from Wilkes-Barre.
- Dispensaries in Stroudsburg: 2 stores southeast on I-380 and I-80.
- Dispensaries in Allentown: 5 stores in the Lehigh Valley.
See all cities in our Pennsylvania dispensary directory.
Scranton Dispensary FAQ
Is weed legal in Scranton?
For medical patients only. You need an active Pennsylvania medical marijuana card or caregiver card to buy.
How many dispensaries are in Scranton?
4, three on the South Side and one on North Keyser Avenue.
Can I buy weed in Scranton with an out-of-state card?
No. New York and other state cards are not valid in Pennsylvania.
How do I get a medical card in Scranton?
Register online, get certified by a registered practitioner, pay $50 and bring the card to the store.
Which Scranton dispensary opens earliest?
Ascend Dispensary on Davis Street, at 8 a.m.
Which Scranton dispensary is open latest?
Trulieve on S Washington Ave, until 9 p.m.
Can I bring weed from New York to Scranton?
No. Without a Pennsylvania card it is illegal to have here, and taking it across a state line is a federal crime.
What is the best dispensary in Scranton?
Ascend Dispensary leads with 4.8 stars from about 1,400 reviews. See the list above.
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How we build this list: Store names and addresses come from the Pennsylvania Department of Health's list of permitted medical marijuana dispensaries. Ratings, review counts and hours come from public Google Maps data. We refresh the list monthly and remove stores reported as permanently closed.