There are 2 ways to get from Athens to Wilkes-Barre by bus (Greyhound) or car
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The cheapest way to get from Athens to Wilkes-Barre is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 2h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Athens to Wilkes-Barre is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs $14 - $21.
No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Wilkes-Barre. However, there are services departing from Robert Packer Hospital and arriving at Wilkes-Barre via Elmira and Scranton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
The distance between Athens and Wilkes-Barre is 163 miles. The road distance is 77 miles.
The best way to get from Athens to Wilkes-Barre without a car is to bus which takes 5h 38m and costs $45 - $80.
It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Athens to Wilkes-Barre, including transfers.
Athens to Wilkes-Barre bus services, operated by CTran, depart from Robert Packer Hospital station.
Athens to Wilkes-Barre bus services, operated by CTran, arrive at Transit Center - Railroad Ave station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Wilkes-Barre is 77 miles. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Athens to Wilkes-Barre.
There are 63+ hotels available in Wilkes-Barre.
What companies run services between Athens, PA, USA and Wilkes-Barre, PA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Athens to Wilkes-Barre via Robert Packer Hospital, Elmira, and Scranton in around 5h 38m.
- Phone
- +1 607-734-5211
- Website
- CTran
Bus from Robert Packer Hospital to Transit Center - Railroad Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- CTran
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Elmira to Scranton Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- Greyhound
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