Cheap bus tickets from Allentown to Wilkes-Barre

There are several bus options that can take you from Allentown to Wilkes-Barre:

• Amtrak Thruway: 1 daily buses from $46
• Fullington Trailways: 2 daily buses from $30
• Fullington Trailways: 2 daily buses from $30
• Martz: 2 daily buses from $38

What bus companies travel from Allentown to Wilkes-Barre?

There are 4 bus lines from Allentown to Wilkes-Barre available for you to search and compare on Wanderu. Fullington Trailways offers the most choice in regards to departure times, with a couple of different times on its daily bus schedule.

• Amtrak Thruway

  Amtrak Thruway, also known as Amtrak Thruway Motorcoach, is a system of intercity passenger buses operated by Amtrak to connect train stations to areas that are not served by the carrier’s railroads. On the bus, passengers can enjoy comfortable reclining seats with leg rests and access to onboard restroom facilities. Amtrak Thruway bus tickets from Allentown to Wilkes-Barre start at $46. On average, there are 1 Amtrak Thruway bus trips on this route every day.

• Fullington Trailways

  Book Fullington Trailways from Allentown to Wilkes-Barre from $30. There are 2 trips per day offered by Fullington Trailways from Allentown to Wilkes-Barre and you can expect on average to pay $33.11 for a Fullington Trailways ticket to Wilkes-Barre. In Allentown, Fullington Trailways departs to Wilkes-Barre from Allentown Bus Stop and one other station. In Wilkes-Barre, Fullington Trailways arrives at Martz Bus Terminal.

  An average trip on Fullington Trailways from Allentown to Wilkes-Barre takes 3 hours and 42 minutes, while the fastest available Fullington Trailways trip will get you to Wilkes-Barre in 3 hours and 30 minutes.

  On weekends, Fullington Trailways offers 2 trips per day. A one way ticket costs $30 for a weekend trip to Wilkes-Barre.

• Fullington Trailways

  Originally founded in 1908, Fullington Trailways is one of the oldest transportation companies in the United States. Today, it's one of the leading intercity bus carriers within the Trailways network and provides cheap, reliable bus service to several metropolitan destinations, including New York City and Philadelphia. All coaches are equipped with clean restrooms, and Fullington Trailways earned a 2022 Wanderu Passengers' Choice Award for their helpful crew.

• Martz

  Book Martz from Allentown to Wilkes-Barre from $38. There are 2 trips per day offered by Martz from Allentown to Wilkes-Barre and you can expect on average to pay $38 for a Martz ticket to Wilkes-Barre. In Allentown, Martz departs to Wilkes-Barre from Allentown Bus Stop. In Wilkes-Barre, Martz arrives at Wilkes-Barre and one other station.

  An average trip on Martz from Allentown to Wilkes-Barre takes 1 hours and 56 minutes, while the fastest available Martz trip will get you to Wilkes-Barre in 1 hours and 20 minutes.

  On weekends, Martz offers 2 trips per day. A one way ticket costs $38 for a weekend trip to Wilkes-Barre.

City Information

Allentown

Allentown, aka the Queen City, holds historical significance in Pennsylvania. The Liberty Bell is the biggest attraction in town, with travelers coming from across the country to see the famous bell patriots successfully hid during the American Revolution. If you're in tune with art or monumental buildings, the city's museum has over 17,000 works of art that hold the history of the people that lived there.

On a more adventurous note, there is the Lehigh Valley Grand Prix, known best for Karting, where you can get your fix at over 40 miles an hour on the quarter-mile track. It has a league of racers that are devoted to becoming the top Karters in the city. Get behind the wheel to give them some competition- or sit back with a drink to watch the races. Looking for a nightlife experience? There are plenty of nightclubs, lounges, and restaurants to keep the party going after dark.

Allentown has a variety of bus companies providing intercity transport, including Greyhound, Fullington Trailways, and Martz. Amtrak also provides service from major cities like New Orleans, Newark, and Dallas. Allentown/Bethlehem/Easton (ABE) station is about 4 miles out from the city, which makes it easy to catch a quick bus or train anywhere.

Wilkes-Barre

Wilkes-Barre is a Pennsylvania city surrounded by the Pocono Mountains. Like much of the Poconos, Wilkes-Barre has its fair share of resorts, outdoor adventure, and entertainment options. Slip down rocky slides and soak in glacial meltwater "tubs" at Kirby Park and Seven Tubs Nature Area, or enjoy the urban greenery at the River Common. Coal mining put Wilkes-Barre on the map, and you can imagine what life was like in the 19th-century boom by visiting Eckley Miners' Village in Luzerne County.

Nightlife in Wilkes-Barre is exciting, and it all starts at the Mohegan Sun Pocono, a casino resort and racetrack. Test your luck on the slots, cards, or horse races, or simply enjoy the luxurious dining options and spa on-site. Downtown Wilkes-Barre also has solid restaurants and bars to choose from.

Although Amtrak trains do not stop in Wilkes-Barre, Amtrak Thruway buses connect the city to Philadelphia, where you can transfer to several of Philly's rail lines. Plus, Fullington Trailways and Martz operate intercity bus service to Wilkes-Barre from Scranton, Delaware Water Gap, New York, and more. The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport is convenient to reach from town and offers flights on several major airlines.

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