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How to get fromMilwaukee to Wilkes-Barreby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 8 ways to get from Milwaukee to Wilkes-Barre by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport

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    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP)plane plane MKE - AVP
    6h 5m
    $172–717

  2. Drive 773.3 mi

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    1. Drive from Milwaukee to Wilkes-Barrecar car 773.3 mi
    12h 53m
    $142–204

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to State College Regional Airportbus bus
    3. Take the bus from State College to Wilkes-Barrebus bus
    20h
    $158–290

  4. Train, bus via Syracuse

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Scranton Bus Stationbus bus
    20h 37m
    $276–563

  5. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP)plane plane ORD - AVP
    5h 7m
    $168–526

  6. Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Laguardia Airport, bus

    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane MKE - LGA
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Wilkes-Barrebus bus
    8h 36m
    $220–850

  7. Bus via Baltimore

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Harrisburg, Pa to Wilkes Barre, Pabus bus 770
    28h 5m
    $183–354

  8. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Wilkes-Barrebus bus
    32h 50m
    $412–841

Milwaukee to Wilkes-Barre by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration20hAverage Duration
Ticket$158Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 651.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 5m

What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Wilkes-Barre, PA, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Wilkes-Barre via Chicago Bus Station and State College in around 20h.

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