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

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There are 6 ways to get from Springfield to Scranton by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

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    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP)planeSPI - AVP
    5h 36m
    $149–617

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center 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
    26h 20m
    $112–269

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Springfield 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 Scranton Bus Stationbus
    20h 52m
    $122–311

  4. Bus via Auburn Gresham

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicagobus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Harrisburg, PA to Scranton, PAbus
    24h 40m
    $139–294

  5. Drive 843.3 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to Scrantoncar843.3 mi
    14h 7m
    $154–223

  6. Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Springfield to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP)planeDEC - AVP
    7h 11m
    $252–738

Springfield to Scranton by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration20h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$122Cheapest Price
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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, PA via Chicago, Harrisburg Bus Station, and Harrisburg, PA in around 24h 40m.

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