Skip to search formSkip to contentSkip to footer

Trains from Newark, NJ to Wilkes-Barre, PA

Easily compare and book your next trip with Busbud

Trusted by 65M+ travelers every year looking for bus and train tickets
Serving 2M+ bus and train routes in more than 80 countries
Dedicated customer service from booking to travel
Train Newark to Wilkes-Barre: Trip Overview

Train Newark to Wilkes-Barre: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$134
Average train trip duration5h 32m
Number of daily trains3
Earliest train departure3:15 PM
Distance97 miles (155 km)
Latest train departure4:28 PM
Please note, this information is subject to change.
Train Companies

Train Companies

Based on 3660 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $105.00

US train company: Brightline

Newark to Wilkes-Barre Trains

With Busbud, comparing and booking tickets for a train from Newark to Wilkes-Barre is a breeze. Browse through an extensive selection of train fares and train schedules to find the best deals.

We make it our job to connect you with the most dependable companies that offer train service from Newark to Wilkes-Barre.

Whether it is train tickets or first class train tickets going to Wilkes-Barre from Newark, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Information on this train trip

Daily Trains3
Earliest and Latest Train Departures3:15PM - 4:28PM
Minimum Price$105
Average Ticket Price$134
Minimum Trip Duration4h42m
Average Train Trip Duration5h32m
Distance97 miles (155 km)
Train Companies on This RouteAmtrak
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Newark - Wilkes-Barre

The average train ticket price from Newark to Wilkes-Barre is $134. The best way to find train tickets from Newark to Wilkes-Barre is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

A train trip between Newark and Wilkes-Barre is around 5h 32m, although the fastest train will take about 4h 42m. This is the time it takes to travel the 96 miles that separates the two cities.

The number of trains from Newark to Wilkes-Barre can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 3. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Newark to Wilkes-Barre by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

When taking the train from Newark to Wilkes-Barre, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Newark to Wilkes-Barre is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Wilkes-Barre, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

By choosing the train between Newark and Wilkes-Barre, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Newark to Wilkes-Barre.

Did you know?

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

Why choose Busbud?

The Best Way To Book Bus and Train Tickets

Busbud.com makes it easy for you to find, compare and book city-to-city bus tickets, all over the world. We save you the extra trip to the bus station. With several language and currency options available, Busbud seeks to cater to international bus travelers no matter where they are in the world. Busbud prides itself on its worldwide partnerships. We make it possible for you to buy tickets with its large network of trustworthy bus partners like Greyhound, Eurolines, ALSA, OUIBUS (BlaBlaBus), National Express and many others.