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How to get fromNew Orleans to Scrantonby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from New Orleans to Scranton by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport

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    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP)plane plane MSY - AVP
    6h 44m
    $182–752

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to New York Midtownbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Scrantonbus bus
    30h 46m
    $232–422

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to 30th Street Stationtrain train Crescent
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Scrantonbus bus Philadelphia
    34h 22m
    $387–814

  4. Drive  1,254.1 mi

    1. Drive from New Orleans to Scrantoncar car 1,254.1 mi
    20h 41m
    $229–331

  5. Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane MSY - EWR
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Scrantonbus bus
    8h 33m
    $219–932

  6. Fly to Laguardia Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane MSY - LGA
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Scrantonbus bus
    8h 59m
    $183–650

New Orleans to Scranton by bus and foot

Calendar16Weekly Services
Duration30h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$232Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,149.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 44m

What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and Scranton, PA, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Scranton via Atlanta Bus Station, New York Midtown, and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 30h 46m.

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