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How to get fromGrand Rapids to Scrantonby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 10 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Scranton by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport

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    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP)plane plane GRR - AVP
    7h 47m
    $119–464

  2. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane GRR - EWR
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Scrantonbus bus
    8h 36m
    $78–356

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Scrantonbus bus
    21h 21m
    $478–784

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Detroitbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Allentownbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Allentown Transportation Center to Scrantonbus bus
    22h 50m
    $145–236

  5. Drive  620.7 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Scrantoncar car 620.7 mi
    11h 23m
    $114–164

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP)plane plane ORD - AVP
    8h 16m
    $197–527

  7. Taxi to Muskegon, fly to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Grand Rapids to Muskegon (MKG)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Muskegon (MKG) to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP)plane plane MKG - AVP
    5h 47m
    $197–557

  8. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Laguardia Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane GRR - LGA
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Scrantonbus bus
    9h 3m
    $130–652

  9. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane GRR - PHL
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Scrantonbus bus
    9h 2m
    $131–533

  10. Bus via Toronto

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Detroitbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Torontobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Toronto to Scrantonbus bus
    22h 55m
    $126–205

Grand Rapids to Scranton by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration21h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$478Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 534.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 47m

What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Scranton, PA, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Rapids to Scranton via Detroit Bus Station, Allentown, and Allentown Transportation Center in around 22h 50m.

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