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How to get fromSanta Monica to Scrantonby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound) or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Santa Monica to Scranton by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP)planeLAX - AVP
    9h 14m
    $161–603

  2. Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)planeLAX - EWR
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Scrantonbus
    10h 38m
    $124–413

  3. Train, bus via Syracuse

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain
    3. Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Scrantonbus
    2d 14h
    $330–1,854

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Harrisburg, PA to Scranton, PAbus
    2d 19h
    $237–517

  5. Drive 2,714.9 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Scrantoncar2,714.9 mi
    42h 45m
    $496–716

  6. Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)planeLAX - JFK
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Scranton, PAbus
    11h 25m
    $888–1,317

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Harrisburg, PA to Scranton, PAbus
    2d 19h
    $332–1,427

Santa Monica to Scranton by tram, subway, train, and bus

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration2d 14hAverage Duration
Ticket$330Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and Scranton, PA, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2nd / Santa Monica to Scranton, PA via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, Harrisburg Bus Station, and Harrisburg, PA in around 2d 19h.

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