There are 6 ways to get from Scranton to East Lansing by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane AVP - LAN
7h 6m$156–653Drive 557 mi
cheapest- Drive from Scranton to East Lansingcar 557 mi
10h 19m$102–147Bus, train via Ann Arbor
- Take the bus from Scranton to Syracuse Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Toledotrain
- Take the bus from Toledo to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to East Lansing, MIbus
15h 58m$142–333Bus via State College Airport (SCE)
- Take the bus from Wilkes-Barre to State Collegebus
- Take the bus from State College Regional Airport to Toledo Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Toledo to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to East Lansing, MIbus
17h 34m$121–265Bus, train
- Take the bus from Scranton Bus Station to Syracuse Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Toledotrain
- Take the bus from Toledo to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus
16h 51m$158–355Bus
- Take the bus from Scranton to Allentown Transportation Centerbus
- Take the bus from Allentown to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to East Lansing Michigan Flyerbus
21h 35m$122–209
Scranton to East Lansing by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Scranton to East Lansing is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 10h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Scranton to East Lansing is to fly which takes 7h 6m and costs $150 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Scranton to East Lansing. However, there are services departing from Scranton and arriving at East Lansing, MI via Wilkes-Barre, State College Regional Airport, Toledo, Beakes + Summit and Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 34m.
The distance between Scranton and East Lansing is 487 miles. The road distance is 560.3 miles.
The best way to get from Scranton to East Lansing without a car is to bus and train via Ann Arbor which takes 15h 58m and costs $140 - $340.
It takes approximately 7h 6m to get from Scranton to East Lansing, including transfers.
Scranton to East Lansing bus services, operated by Martz Bus, depart from Scranton station.
The best way to get from Scranton to East Lansing is to fly which takes 7h 6m and costs $150 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus via State College Airport (SCE), which costs $120 - $270 and takes 17h 34m.
Scranton to East Lansing bus services, operated by Martz Bus, arrive at Allentown Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Scranton to East Lansing is 560 miles. It takes approximately 10h 19m to drive from Scranton to East Lansing.
What companies run services between Scranton, PA, USA and East Lansing, MI, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Scranton to East Lansing, MI via Wilkes-Barre, Wilkes-Barre, State College Regional Airport, Toledo, Ann Arbor Amtrak Station, Beakes + Summit, Blake Transit Center, and Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI in around 17h 34m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport to Capital Region International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport to Capital Region International Airport via Charlotte, Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–260
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–260
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Scranton to Syracuse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–30
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from State College Regional Airport to Toledo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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