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Journey Information
There are 3 intercity buses per day from Wilkes-Barre to Lewistown. Traveling by bus from Wilkes-Barre to Lewistown usually takes around 4 hours and 23 minutes, but the fastest Fullington Trailways bus can make the trip in 4 hours,
Distance | 99 mi (159 km) |
Shortest duration | 4h 0m |
Cheapest price | $67.25 |
Most frequent service | Fullington Trailways |
Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Wilkes-Barre to Lewistown?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Wilkes-Barre to Lewistown. Fullington Trailways connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
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Fullington Trailways | 3 | 4h 23m | $67.25 |
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 4 hours and 23 minutes to cover the 99 miles from Wilkes-Barre to Lewistown. However, the fastest bus only takes 4 hours. In other words, you'll have plenty of time to rest and relax on the road. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
The first bus leaves at 1:00pm and the last bus leaves at 5:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Wilkes-Barre to Lewistown, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 3 scheduled buses that travel from Wilkes-Barre to Lewistown every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so no matter which bus you take, you will have to transfer buses at least once during your journey.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Wilkes-Barre to Lewistown; ticket prices start at $91.00.
City Information
Wilkes-Barre
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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.
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Wilkes-Barre?
Main departure station: Intermodal Transp Ctr
Most buses depart from the main station in Wilkes-Barre.
All bus stations in Wilkes-Barre:
Intermodal Transp Ctr
Where does the bus arrive in Lewistown?
Main arrival station: Laskaris Restaurant
All buses from Wilkes-Barre arrive at one main station in Lewistown.
All bus stations in Lewistown:
Laskaris Restaurant
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