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How to get fromEast Lansing to Scrantonby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 5 ways to get from East Lansing to Scranton by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP)plane plane LAN - AVP
    5h 42m
    $186–730

  2. Drive 556.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from East Lansing to Scrantoncar car 556.2 mi
    10h 21m
    $102–147

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus bus
    2. Take the train from Toledo to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Scrantonbus bus
    16h 56m
    $207–406

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Harrisburg, Pa to Scranton, Pabus bus 770
    21h 10m
    $119–264

  5. Bus via Toronto

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Torontobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Toronto to Scrantonbus bus
    21h 25m
    $115–204

East Lansing to Scranton by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration16h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$207Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 480.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 42m

What companies run services between East Lansing, MI, USA and Scranton, PA, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Scranton, Pa via Detroit Bus Station and Harrisburg, Pa in around 21h 10m.

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