There are 3 ways to get from Lancaster to Wilkes-Barre by train, bus, car or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train, bus • 4 h 25 min
$50 - $96
2 alternative options
Drive • 2 h 11 min
$11 - $18
Train, fly • 3 h 59 min
$398 - $779
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lancaster to Wilkes-Barre is to drive which costs $11 - $18 and takes 2 h 11 min.
The quickest way to get from Lancaster to Wilkes-Barre is to drive which costs $11 - $18 and takes 2 h 11 min.
The distance between Lancaster and Wilkes-Barre is 87 miles. The road distance is 120.6 miles.
The best way to get from Lancaster to Wilkes-Barre without a car is to train and bus which takes 4 h 25 min and costs $45 - $100.
It takes approximately 4 h 25 min to get from Lancaster to Wilkes-Barre, including transfers.
The quickest flight from Philadelphia Airport to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Airport is the direct flight which takes 52 min.
Yes, the driving distance between Lancaster to Wilkes-Barre is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2 h 11 min to drive from Lancaster to Wilkes-Barre.
American Airlines offers flights from Philadelphia Airport to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Airport.
There are 29+ hotels available in Wilkes-Barre. Prices start at $59 USD per night.
- Distance: 86.9 miles
- Duration: 4 h 25 min
What companies run services between Lancaster, PA, USA and Wilkes-Barre, PA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Lancaster to Wilkes-Barre. However, you can take the train to Harrisburg Amtrak Station, take the walk to Harrisburg, PA, then take the bus to Wilkes-Barre, PA. Alternatively, you can take the drive to Wilkes-Barre.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 2 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $420 - $1,300
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 215-856-7924
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Lancaster Amtrak Station to Harrisburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $22 - $45
- Website
- amtrak.com
- Coach Seat
- $22 - $35
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $40 - $60
- Business Coach Seat
- $29 - $45
- Room
- $130 - $190
Train from Lancaster Amtrak Station to Philadelphia 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $26 - $55
- Website
- amtrak.com
- Coach Seat
- $26 - $40
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $45 - $70
- Business Coach Seat
- $35 - $55
- Room
- $140 - $200
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- Phone
- +1 800.942.8287
- Website
- fullingtontours.com
Bus from Harrisburg, PA to Wilkes-Barre, PA
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27 - $55
- Schedules at
- fullingtontours.com
- Book at
- fab.tdstickets.com
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