There are 3 ways to get from Altoona to Wilkes-Barre by bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
- Take the bus from State College, Pa to Wilkes Barre, Pabus 805
5h 5m$66–132Drive 167.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Altoona to Wilkes-Barrecar 167.3 mi
2h 58m$31–45Train, bus
- Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Harrisburgtrain Pennsylvanian
- Take the bus from Harrisburg, Pa to Wilkes Barre, Pabus 770
6h 37m$64–151
Altoona to Wilkes-Barre by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Altoona to Wilkes-Barre is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 2h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Altoona to Wilkes-Barre is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Altoona station to Wilkes-Barre. However, there are services departing from Altoona Bus Station and arriving at Wilkes Barre, Pa via State College, Pa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
The distance between Altoona and Wilkes-Barre is 218 miles. The road distance is 168.3 miles.
The best way to get from Altoona to Wilkes-Barre without a car is to bus which takes 5h 5m and costs $65 - $140.
It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Altoona to Wilkes-Barre, including transfers.
Altoona to Wilkes-Barre bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Altoona Bus Station.
Altoona to Wilkes-Barre bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at State College Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Altoona to Wilkes-Barre is 168 miles. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Altoona to Wilkes-Barre.
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What companies run services between Altoona, PA, USA and Wilkes-Barre, PA, USA?
You can take a bus from Altoona Bus Station to Wilkes Barre, Pa via State College, Pa in around 5h 5m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from State College, Pa to Wilkes Barre, Pa
- Saver
- $30–100
- Flexible
- $55–110
Bus from Harrisburg, Pa to Wilkes Barre, Pa
- Saver
- $22–60
- Flexible
- $45–65
- Phone
- +1 814-574-1827
- Website
- Fullington Tours
Bus from State College, Pa to Wilkes Barre, Pa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- Fullington Tours
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