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How to get fromGrand Central Station to Scrantonby plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Grand Central Station to Scranton by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP)plane plane ORD - AVP
    4h 2m
    $122–475

  2. Fly to Lehigh Valley International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE)plane plane ORD - ABE
    2. Take the bus from Lehigh Valley International Airport to Scranton Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 25m
    $86–400

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Scranton Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0215
    16h 51m
    $238–475

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2640 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg to Scrantonbus bus Fab 770
    20h 22m
    $149–279

  5. Drive 701.6 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Central Station to Scrantoncar car 701.6 mi
    11h 31m
    $128–185

  6. Bus via Baltimore

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Harrisburg to Scrantonbus bus
    24h 52m
    $157–327

Grand Central Station to Scranton by foot, train, and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration16h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$238Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 656.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 2m

What companies run services between Grand Central Station, IL, USA and Scranton, PA, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Grand Central Station to Scranton via Chicago Bus Station, Harrisburg Bus Station, and Harrisburg in around 20h 22m.

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