There are 6 ways to get from Schenectady to Wilkes-Barre by bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Schenectady to Binghamton, Nybus 136 / ...
- Take the bus from Binghamton to Scranton Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0205 / ...
6h 20m$53–118Drive 184.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Schenectady to Wilkes-Barrecar 184.9 mi
3h 54m$32–46Train, bus
- Take the train from Schenectady to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Wilkes-Barrebus New York
7h 45m$152–224Fly
- Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP)plane ALB - AVP
6h 17m$154–668Train, bus via Syracuse
- Take the train from Schenectady to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
- Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Scranton Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0215
7h 28m$77–240Bus via New York
- Take the bus from Schenectady to New York, NY - Midtownbus Nyc / ...
- Take the bus from New York to Wilkes-Barrebus Eze 8Amny / ...
9h 1m$81–106
Schenectady to Wilkes-Barre by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Schenectady to Wilkes-Barre is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Schenectady to Wilkes-Barre is to drive which takes 3h 54m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Schenectady to Wilkes-Barre. However, there are services departing from Schenectady and arriving at Wilkes-Barre via Binghamton and Scranton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
The distance between Schenectady and Wilkes-Barre is 205 miles. The road distance is 186 miles.
The best way to get from Schenectady to Wilkes-Barre without a car is to bus which takes 6h 20m and costs $50 - $120.
It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Schenectady to Wilkes-Barre, including transfers.
Schenectady to Wilkes-Barre bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Schenectady station.
The best way to get from Schenectady to Wilkes-Barre is to bus which takes 6h 20m and costs $50 - $120. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $150 - $700 and takes 6h 17m.
Schenectady to Wilkes-Barre bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Binghamton, Ny station.
Yes, the driving distance between Schenectady to Wilkes-Barre is 186 miles. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Schenectady to Wilkes-Barre.
What companies run services between Schenectady, NY, USA and Wilkes-Barre, PA, USA?
You can take a bus from Schenectady to Wilkes-Barre via Binghamton and Scranton in around 6h 20m. Alternatively, United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) every 4 hours.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Albany County Airport to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Albany County Airport to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Schenectady to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $85–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Schenectady to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Schenectady to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–180
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $35–100
- Business
- $65–170
- Business Plus
- $75–180
- Economy
- $35–110
- Economy Plus
- $40–110
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Binghamton to Scranton Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Scranton Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- 570.821.3800
- [email protected]
- Website
- Martz Bus
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Wilkes-Barre
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $65–90
- Website
- Martz Bus
- [email protected]
- Website
- Gotobus
Bus from Schenectady to New York, NY - Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $38
- Website
- Gotobus
- Adult One-way
- $38
- Phone
- 347-651-1274
- Website
- bustickets.com
Bus from New York to Wilkes-Barre
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- Uptown Vans
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