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About 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.

What train companies travel to Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania?

Located in Pennsylvania, Wilkes-Barre is accessible by train from 10 other cities. You can choose from 18 daily scheduled trips when you search for trains to Wilkes-Barre on Wanderu. Amtrak usually has the most trains on any given day.

Looking for other ways to get there? Bus tickets to Wilkes-Barre are also available.

Train companies serving Wilkes-Barre

TrainRoutesAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Amtrak827h 5m$134.48
  • Amtrak is the largest passenger railroad service in America, offering daily intercity trains to hundreds of destinations across the contiguous United States, as well as several cities in Canada. Every Amtrak train comes equipped with comfortable seats with extra legroom, as well as several four-seat areas with tables in the middle. In addition, each car has a freshly cleaned restroom, free WiFi and power outlets at every seat. There are also snack bars where you can purchase drinks or food during your journey.

Which train carrier has the best service to Wilkes-Barre?

Based on customers travel reviews, travelers who booked on Wanderu rave about traveling to Wilkes-Barre by train with Amtrak giving them a 4.3 rating out of 5.

Travelers also mentioned that Amtrak had the most comfortable train service to Wilkes-Barre taking into account the seats and amenities that Amtrak offers. They rate Amtrak a 4.7 out of 5 when it comes to just how relaxing and enjoyable their experience was onboard.

If you are looking to arrive to Wilkes-Barre punctually, travelers suggest that Amtrak has the best on time performance on their train schedules to Wilkes-Barre, rating them a 5 based on their on time arrivals.

Frequently Asked Questions

$73.00 is the cheapest price for a train ticket to Wilkes-Barre, according to recent searches on Wanderu. You can use our search to check if this price is currently available on trains from your city to Wilkes-Barre. In the last month, trains from Wilmington to Wilkes-Barre had the lowest average price at $73.00.

The main train station in Wilkes-Barre is Intermodal Transp Ctr. As the busiest station, it has the most train arrivals, although some trains may make other stops in and around Wilkes-Barre.

Wilkes-Barre ranks number 37 among most popular train destinations in the region. It also ranks number 619 in United States. Wilkes-Barre ranks number 22 in the region in terms of the number of destinations that connect to Wilkes-Barre via train service. On average 0 direct daily train trips serve Wilkes-Barre.
The population of Wilkes-Barre is 40780. Wilkes-Barre ranks number 12 in terms of population in Pennsylvania and number 319 in all of United States.
Train tickets to Wilkes-Barre range from for a short trip to Wilkes-Barre, while a 60 to 200 mile train trip to Wilkes-Barre starts at , and a longer trip by train to Wilkes-Barre can be as cheap as . Looking to travel across state or province lines? A trip from out of your region will be as low as $73.
Traveling by train is very popular with those going to visit their friends in Wilkes-Barre. With good deals available and ability to plan last minute, a train ticket to Wilkes-Barre is the best way to get some facetime with your friends and with great train locations in Wilkes-Barre you'll arrive near the action ready to hit the town with your friends.
The closest train station to the city center of Wilkes-Barre is Intermodal Transp Ctr, located just 0.1 miles away. Select Intermodal Transp Ctr as your arrival if your plans call for exploring the downtown area of Wilkes-Barre. Search on Wanderu and in the search results you can filter travel options by arriving or departing station.

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