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How to get fromLos Angeles to Wilkes-Barreby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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

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  1. Fly to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP)plane plane LAX - AVP
    9h 34m
    $258–878

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to State College Regional Airportbus bus
    3. Take the bus from State College to Wilkes-Barrebus bus
    2d 13h
    $856–1,720

  3. 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 Wilkes Barre, Pabus bus 770
    2d 16h
    $431–837

  4. Drive 2,682 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Wilkes-Barrecar car 2,682 mi
    42h 27m
    $490–707

  5. 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 Wilkes-Barrebus bus
    11h 50m
    $267–877

  6. Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane LAX - EWR
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Wilkes-Barrebus bus
    11h 53m
    $273–786

  7. Train, bus via Syracuse

    1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station 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 15h
    $957–2,023

  8. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Wilkes-Barrebus bus
    3d 2h
    $1,096–2,250

Los Angeles to Wilkes-Barre by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 13hAverage Duration
Ticket$856Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,391.3 mi
  • Duration: 9h 34m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Wilkes-Barre, 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 Wilkes Barre, Pa via St Louis Bus Station and Harrisburg, Pa in around 2d 16h.

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