There are 4 ways to get from Downingtown to Wilkes-Barre by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus via Wyoming Valley Mall
best- Take the train from Downingtown Amtrak to 30th Street Stationtrain Keystone Service
- Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Wyoming Valley Mallbus Philadelphia
5h 9m$69–111Drive 103.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Downingtown to Wilkes-Barrecar 103.8 mi
2h 13m$19–28Train, bus
- Take the train from Downingtown to Gray 30th St Stationtrain Pao
- Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Wilkes-Barrebus Philadelphia
5h 33m$58–88Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Wilkes-Barrebus Philadelphia
7h 10m$64–94
Downingtown to Wilkes-Barre by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Downingtown to Wilkes-Barre is to drive which costs $18 - $28 and takes 2h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Downingtown to Wilkes-Barre is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs $18 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from Downingtown to Wilkes-Barre. However, there are services departing from Lancaster Av & Green St - MBNS and arriving at Wilkes-Barre via West Chester Transit Center, 69th St Transit Center South Terminal and Philadelphia 30th St Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.
The distance between Downingtown and Wilkes-Barre is 153 miles. The road distance is 104.4 miles.
The best way to get from Downingtown to Wilkes-Barre without a car is to train and bus via Wyoming Valley Mall which takes 5h 9m and costs $65 - $120.
It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Downingtown to Wilkes-Barre, including transfers.
Downingtown to Wilkes-Barre bus services, operated by Martz Bus, depart from Philadelphia 30th St Station.
Downingtown to Wilkes-Barre bus services, operated by Martz Bus, arrive at Wilkes-Barre station.
Yes, the driving distance between Downingtown to Wilkes-Barre is 104 miles. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Downingtown to Wilkes-Barre.
There are 67+ hotels available in Wilkes-Barre.
What companies run services between Downingtown, PA, USA and Wilkes-Barre, PA, USA?
Martz Bus operates a bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Wilkes-Barre once daily. Tickets cost $55–85 and the journey takes 3h 25m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Downingtown Amtrak to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–21
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Train from Downingtown to Gray 30th St Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
- Phone
- 570.821.3800
- [email protected]
- Website
- Martz Bus
Bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Wyoming Valley Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Martz Bus
Bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Wilkes-Barre
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Website
- Martz Bus
Bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Wilkes-Barre
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Website
- Martz Bus
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