There are 7 ways to get from San Diego to Wilkes-Barre by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport
best- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP)plane SAN - AVP
7h 42m$191–646Train, bus via Syracuse
- Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain
- Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Scranton Bus Stationbus
2d 17h$1,659–2,649Bus
- Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg, Pa to Wilkes Barre, Pabus 770
2d 20h$511–803Drive 2,661.8 mi
- Drive from San Diego to Wilkes-Barrecar 2,661.8 mi
43h 41m$486–702Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, bus
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane SAN - JFK
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Wilkes-Barrebus
10h 23m$277–1,161Bus, train
- Take the bus from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to State College Regional Airportbus
- Take the bus from State College to Wilkes-Barrebus
2d 18hTrain, bus
- Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Wilkes-Barrebus
3d 5h$1,862–2,972
San Diego to Wilkes-Barre by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Wilkes-Barre is to fly which costs $190 - $650 and takes 7h 42m.
The fastest way to get from San Diego to Wilkes-Barre is to fly which takes 7h 42m and costs $190 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to Wilkes-Barre. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Wilkes Barre, Pa via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station and Harrisburg, Pa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 20h.
The distance between San Diego and Wilkes-Barre is 2364 miles. The road distance is 2677.4 miles.
The best way to get from San Diego to Wilkes-Barre without a car is to train and bus via Syracuse which takes 2 days 17h and costs $1,600 - $2,700.
It takes approximately 7h 42m to get from San Diego to Wilkes-Barre, including transfers.
San Diego to Wilkes-Barre bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from San Diego to Wilkes-Barre is to fly which takes 7h 42m and costs $190 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $500 - $850 and takes 2 days 20h.
San Diego to Wilkes-Barre bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Wilkes-Barre is 3h ahead of San Diego. It is currently 04:00 in San Diego and 07:00 in Wilkes-Barre.
What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Wilkes-Barre, PA, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Diego to Wilkes Barre, Pa via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Harrisburg, Pa in around 2d 20h.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–420
Flights from San Diego International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–430
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 1m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–1,100
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–420
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1,200–1,900
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $360–600
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1,200–1,900
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1,200–1,900
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 56m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $550–900
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Scranton Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $330–500
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $140–210
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–29
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to State College Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–160
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Harrisburg, Pa to Wilkes Barre, Pa
- Saver
- $22–60
- Flexible
- $45–65
- Phone
- 570.821.3800
- customerservice@martzbus.com
- Website
- Martz Bus
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Wilkes-Barre
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- Martz Bus
Bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Wilkes-Barre
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Website
- Martz Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 814-574-1827
- Website
- Fullington Tours
Bus from State College to Wilkes-Barre
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–120
- Website
- Fullington Tours
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