Trip to Wilkes-Barre

Find the perfect accommodation on booking.com

Great location and deals for every budget.

ItalianoEspañolFrançaisEnglishDeutschPolishPortuguese BRPortugueseEspañolJapaneseTurkishDutchUkrainianSwedishNorwegianDanishРусский
Avg. duration
Distance km
Avg. price$
Train trips found

Trains from New York City to Wilkes-Barre

🚂 Experience a scenic train journey from New York to Wilkes-Barre! Starting at the bustling Port Authority Bus Terminal, you'll transfer to a bus towards Toronto for the first leg of your trip. 🚌 Enjoy a comfortable ride with Greyhound as you travel from New York to Scranton, then switch to a bus operated by Luzerne County Transportation Authority for the final stretch to Wilkes-Barre's Intermodal Transit Center.

Where to stay in Wilkes-Barre

There are over 25 hotels to stay in Wilkes-Barre. Prices range from $49 per night.

Accomodation
  • The train route from New York USA to Wilkes-Barre USA involves a transfer via bus. The journey takes approximately 4 hours and 49 minutes, covering a distance of 144 miles. The first step is taking a Greyhound bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal in New York to Scranton, which lasts about 2 hours and 20 minutes. The second step includes a bus operated by Luzerne County Transportation Authority from Scranton to Intermodal Transit Center in Wilkes-Barre, with a travel time of around 1 hour and 5 minutes.
  • The fastest train route from New York USA to Wilkes-Barre USA involves a transfer via bus and takes approximately 4 hours and 49 minutes to complete. This route covers a distance of 144 miles. The most efficient way to reach Wilkes-Barre is by taking a Greyhound bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal in New York to Scranton, with a travel time of about 2 hours and 20 minutes, and then transferring to a bus operated by Luzerne County Transportation Authority from Scranton to Intermodal Transit Center in Wilkes-Barre, which takes around 1 hour and 5 minutes.
  • There are no direct trains between New York USA and Wilkes-Barre USA. The journey from New York to Wilkes-Barre involves a transfer via bus. Travelers would need to take a Greyhound bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal in New York to Scranton, and then transfer to a bus operated by Luzerne County Transportation Authority to reach the Intermodal Transit Center in Wilkes-Barre. The total travel time for this multi-step journey is approximately 4 hours and 49 minutes, covering a distance of 144 miles.
  • There are no direct trains between New York USA and Wilkes-Barre USA. Thus, there are no specific first or last trains of the day for this route. Travelers would need to plan their journey using the bus transfers outlined in the previous information, with the total travel time being approximately 4 hours and 49 minutes. Both bus services provided by Greyhound and Luzerne County Transportation Authority operate throughout the day, allowing flexibility in scheduling the trip.
  • There are no direct train trips each day between New York USA and Wilkes-Barre USA. Travelers would need to utilize a bus transfer route as outlined in the provided information, which includes transferring from a Greyhound bus in Scranton to a Luzerne County Transportation Authority bus to reach Wilkes-Barre. The total travel time for this journey is approximately 4 hours and 49 minutes. While there are no direct trains available, the bus services provide a convenient alternative for traveling between the two locations.

Will you be returning to New York City by train?

If you are looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Wilkes-Barre to New York City

See schedule