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How to get fromScranton to Los Angeles Airport (LAX)by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Scranton to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane AVP - LAX
    7h 53m
    $222–749

  2. Bus to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Scranton to Newark Penn Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane EWR - LAX
    9h 17m
    $216–704

  3. Bus, train via Syracuse

    1. Take the bus from Scranton Bus Station to Syracuse Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2d 14h
    $938–1,992

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Scranton, Pa to Harrisburg, Pabus bus 771
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2d 16h
    $432–867

  5. Drive 2,713 mi

    1. Drive from Scranton to Los Angeles Airport (LAX)car car 2,713 mi
    43h 8m
    $496–716

  6. Bus to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Scranton to New York Midtownbus bus
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane JFK - LAX
    9h 40m
    $217–807

  7. Bus to Philadelphia International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Scranton to Philadelphia 30th St Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PHL - LAX
    10h 26m
    $296–536

  8. Bus, train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Scranton to Philadelphia 30th St Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    3. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane BWI - LAX
    11h 29m
    $307–1,373

  9. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Scranton, Pa to Harrisburg, Pabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2d 18h
    $852–1,797

Scranton to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) by bus, train, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 14hAverage Duration
Ticket$938Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,374.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 53m

What companies run services between Scranton, PA, USA and Los Angeles Airport (LAX), USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Scranton, Pa to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal via Harrisburg Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 2d 16h.

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