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

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There are 9 ways to get from Wilkes-Barre to Los Angeles by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport

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    1. Fly from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane AVP - LAX
    8h 52m
    $240–776

  2. 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
    $843–1,746

  3. 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
    $422–842

  4. Drive 2,682.3 mi

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

  5. Bus, bus to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly

    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

  6. Bus to Philadelphia International Airport, fly

    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

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

    1. Take the bus from Wilkes-Barre to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane JFK - LAX
    11h 42m
    $268–873

  8. 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

  9. 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 Los Angeles by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 13hAverage Duration
Ticket$843Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,391.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 52m

What companies run services between Wilkes-Barre, PA, USA and Los Angeles, CA, 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 Wilkes Barre, Pa to Los Angeles Union Station via Harrisburg Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 15h.

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