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How to get fromWashington DC to Wilkes-Barreby subway, plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Washington DC to Wilkes-Barre by subway, plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Subway, fly

    best
    1. Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP)plane plane IAD - AVP
    3h 28m
    $97–398

  2. Drive 215.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Washington DC to Wilkes-Barrecar car 215.6 mi
    4h 13m
    $40–57

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train Acela
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Wilkes-Barrebus bus Philadelphia
    6h 43m
    $97–177

  4. Bus via Philadelphia

    1. Take the bus from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PAbus bus Washington
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Wilkes-Barrebus bus Philadelphia
    8h
    $102–188

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0430
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg, Pa to Wilkes Barre, Pabus bus 770
    8h 10m
    $41–102

Washington DC to Wilkes-Barre by foot, bus, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$97Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 226.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 28m

What companies run services between Washington DC, USA and Wilkes-Barre, PA, USA?

You can take a bus from Washington, DC to Wilkes-Barre via Philadelphia, PA, 15th St/City Hall, Drexel Station at 30th St, and Philadelphia 30th St Station in around 8h.

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