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How to get fromLos Angeles to Scrantonby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Los Angeles to Scranton by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP)plane plane LAX - AVP
    8h 43m
    $218–763

  2. Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane LAX - EWR
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Scrantonbus bus
    10h 36m
    $214–643

  3. Train, bus via Syracuse

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Scranton Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 13h
    $787–1,751

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Harrisburg, Pa to Scranton, Pabus bus 770
    2d 17h
    $404–801

  5. Drive  2,699.2 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Scrantoncar car 2,699.2 mi
    42h 46m
    $493–712

  6. Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane LAX - JFK
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Scrantonbus bus
    11h 24m
    $230–677

  7. Fly to Philadelphia International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane LAX - PHL
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Scrantonbus bus
    11h 22m
    $301–481

  8. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Harrisburg, Pa to Scranton, Pabus bus
    2d 16h
    $722–1,566

Los Angeles to Scranton by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 13hAverage Duration
Ticket$787Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,388.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 43m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Scranton, PA, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Scranton, Pa via St Louis Bus Station and Harrisburg, Pa in around 2d 17h.

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