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

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There are 7 ways to get from Springfield to Scranton by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or taxi

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  1. Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport

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    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP)plane plane SPI - AVP
    5h 34m
    $154–617

  2. Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Lehigh Valley International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE)plane plane SPI - ABE
    2. Take the bus from Lehigh Valley International Airport to Scranton Bus Stationbus bus
    9h 7m
    $106–462

  3. Train, bus via Chicago

    1. Take the train from Springfield 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 Scranton Bus Stationbus bus
    20h 52m
    $263–563

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicagobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Allentownbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Allentown Transportation Center to Scrantonbus bus
    24h 55m
    $138–248

  5. Drive 843.3 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to Scrantoncar car 843.3 mi
    14h 20m
    $154–223

  6. Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Springfield to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP)plane plane DEC - AVP
    5h 13m
    $257–688

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain train
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Harrisburg, Pa to Scranton, Pabus bus 770
    26h 48m
    $172–374

Springfield to Scranton by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration20h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$263Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 750.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 34m

What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Scranton, PA, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Scranton via Chicago, Allentown, and Allentown Transportation Center in around 24h 55m.

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