There are 4 ways to get from Louisville to Wilkes-Barre by plane, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP)plane SDF - AVP
5h 33m$152–618Bus via Akron
cheapest- Take the bus from Louisville, KY Bus Station to Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akronbus
- Take the bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to State College Regional Airportbus
- Take the bus from State College to Wilkes-Barrebus
16h 45m$118–232Drive 645.5 mi
- Drive from Louisville to Wilkes-Barrecar 645.5 mi
11h 28m$118–171Bus
- Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg, Pa to Wilkes Barre, Pabus 770
21h 25m$130–269
Louisville to Wilkes-Barre by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Louisville to Wilkes-Barre is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 11h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Louisville to Wilkes-Barre is to fly which takes 5h 33m and costs $150 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Louisville station to Wilkes-Barre. However, there are services departing from Louisville, KY Bus Station and arriving at Wilkes-Barre via Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron and State College. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 45m.
The distance between Louisville and Wilkes-Barre is 595 miles. The road distance is 649.3 miles.
The best way to get from Louisville to Wilkes-Barre without a car is to bus via Akron which takes 16h 45m and costs $110 - $240.
It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Louisville to Wilkes-Barre, including transfers.
Louisville to Wilkes-Barre bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Louisville, KY Bus Station.
The best way to get from Louisville to Wilkes-Barre is to fly which takes 5h 33m and costs $150 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus via Akron, which costs $110 - $240 and takes 16h 45m.
Louisville to Wilkes-Barre bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron station.
Yes, the driving distance between Louisville to Wilkes-Barre is 649 miles. It takes approximately 11h 28m to drive from Louisville to Wilkes-Barre.
What companies run services between Louisville, KY, USA and Wilkes-Barre, PA, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Louisville, KY Bus Station to Wilkes-Barre via Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron and State College in around 16h 45m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Louisville, KY Bus Station to Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- Barons Bus
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to State College Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 814-574-1827
- Website
- Fullington Tours
Bus from State College to Wilkes-Barre
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–95
- Website
- Fullington Tours
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $22–45
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $85–160
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Harrisburg, Pa to Wilkes Barre, Pa
- Saver
- $22–60
- Flexible
- $45–65
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