Traffic & Transportation in Wilkes-Barre
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport offers real, if genuinely limited, commercial service, shared with the companion Scranton market, while LCTA provides Wilkes-Barre's real bus network.
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Learn moreAVP: a real, shared regional airport
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP), located in Avoca between the two cities, offers real, current commercial service, genuinely more limited than a major hub.
A real, functioning bus network -- but no rail transit
The Luzerne County Transportation Authority (LCTA) operates Wilkes-Barre's real, current bus network; the city carries no light rail or subway.
Plan for a genuinely car-dependent lifestyle
Most Wilkes-Barre residents should plan around a genuinely car-dependent lifestyle.
Key takeaways
- Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) offers real, current, but genuinely limited commercial service.
- LCTA provides a real bus network, but Wilkes-Barre has no light rail or subway.
- Most residents should plan around a genuinely car-dependent lifestyle.
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