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Wilkes University - - Transportation

The closest major airport is Newark Liberty International Airport, located in Newark, NJ, about 97 miles from the city center of Wilkes-Barre, PA.

Getting around in Wilkes-Barre, PA

Wilkes-Barre's public transportation mainly consists of the services offered by the buses operated by Luzerne County Transportation Authority (LCTA), which also serve other points throughout Luzerne County.

There are also several local taxi services available, including a downtown Martz Trailways bus station, with regular routes from Philadelphia and New York City.

The major highways which serve Wilkes-Barre are I-476 and I-81, which connect it with other regional cities.

How to get to Wilkes University campus?

Easy! Just follow the driving directions listed below!

From Newark, NJ: Head west on Market St/Rte 510 toward Halsey St and make a slight right at Market St. Turn right at Norfolk St and left at orange street. Turn left to merge onto I-280 W, toward Green State Pkwy, and merge onto I-80 W. Take exit 284 for PA-115 toward Blakeslee and turn right at PA-115 N. Continue onto N Cross Valley Expy and take exit 3, toward Wilkes-Barre/Plains. Keep left at the fork, follow signs for Wilkes Baree/River St Plains/River St Wilkes Baree, and turn left at S River Street. Turn left at W South St.