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How to get fromScranton to Los Angelesby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound) or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Scranton 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
    9h 44m
    $223–813

  2. Bus to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Scranton to Newark Penn Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane EWR - LAX
    10h 32m
    $154–517

  3. 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 Los Angelestrain train
    2d 13h
    $301–1,861

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Scranton, PA to Harrisburg, PAbus bus
    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 14h
    $230–814

  5. Drive 2,699.4 mi

    1. Drive from Scranton to Los Angelescar car 2,699.4 mi
    42h 42m
    $493–712

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

    1. Take the bus from Scranton to New York Midtownbus bus
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane JFK - LAX
    11h 24m
    $952–1,213

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Scranton, PA to Harrisburg, PAbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2d 17h
    $300–1,884

Scranton to Los Angeles by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 13hAverage Duration
Ticket$301Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Scranton, PA, USA and Los Angeles, CA, USA?

United Airlines and American 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 Scranton, PA to Los Angeles Union Station via Harrisburg, PA, Harrisburg Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 14h.

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