Rome2Rio

How to get fromWilkes-Barre to Californiaby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

Find Transport to California

See all options

There are 11 ways to get from Wilkes-Barre to California by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport to San Diego International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane AVP - SAN
    8h 30m
    $315–1,068

  2. Bus, bus to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Wilkes-Barre to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Terminal Bbus bus
    3. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane EWR - LAX
    11h 41m
    $279–779

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Wilkes-Barre to State Collegebus bus
    2. Take the bus from State College Regional Airport to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2d 13h
    $842–1,755

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Wilkes Barre, 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 15h
    $422–852

  5. Drive 2,682.3 mi

    1. Drive from Wilkes-Barre to Los Angelescar car 2,682.3 mi
    42h 26m
    $490–708

  6. Bus to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Wilkes-Barre to Philadelphia 30th St Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane PHL - SAN
    11h 46m
    $341–1,189

  7. Bus, bus to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Take the bus from Wilkes-Barre to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Terminal Bbus bus
    3. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane EWR - SNA
    11h 20m
    $462–1,681

  8. Bus, bus to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Wilkes-Barre to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Terminal Bbus bus
    3. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane EWR - SAN
    11h 35m
    $304–1,071

  9. Bus to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Wilkes-Barre to Philadelphia 30th St Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PHL - LAX
    12h 4m
    $306–557

  10. 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 Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2d 15h
    $947–2,026

  11. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Wilkes-Barre to Philadelphia 30th St Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    3d 4h
    $1,086–2,281

Wilkes-Barre to California by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 13hAverage Duration
Ticket$842Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Wilkes-Barre to California.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,356.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 30m

What companies run services between Wilkes-Barre, PA, USA and California, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wilkes Barre, Pa to Los Angeles Union Station via Harrisburg Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 15h.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

More Questions & Answers