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Because Wilkes-Barre isn’t a huge city, public transportation isn’t the norm in terms of getting from point A to point B. However, if it is needed, it is there. A department store, drug store, convenience stores, and some eateries are within walking distance. Also, Wilkes offers University transportation about once a month to larger shopping areas. (You have to schedule a trip with the University.) For students needing a taxi to get somewhere, there are several cab companies that can be called for a car. Additionally, there is the Luzerne County Transit Authority, which has a daily bus schedule to all points in the county, as well as to neighboring Scranton. The LCTA offers a student discount as well.

If students have one too many, Wilkes also works with a
local cab service to provide a no-questions-asked cab ride from wherever they are. Wilkes’s Public Safety Office offers rides to students, as well. If one needs to get home, or go
on a vacation from the Wilkes-Barre area, there is a bus station on Public Square, which can connect students to any point in the country. The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport has several major carriers that offer direct and connection flights to various points. For handicapped students, there are also services available through the Luzerne County intermediate unit.

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Transportation at Wilkes University

sarahbo22

'13

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Wilkes transportation I think is very good. There is always a shuttle or a bus that one can take to get around to places. Even late at night one can always call public safety to give them a ride somewhere like back to their apartment or dorm room.

Jun 24, 2010

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Transportation at Wilkes University

WilAD

'11

Wilkes has a shuttle that will...

Wilkes has a shuttle that will take you from campus to the parking lot across the bridge, and there is a Martz bus station in the square right next to campus if you want to go on a bus trip anywhere. Public transportation, though, is not commonly used in Wilkes-Barre. Most students bring their cars up with them.

Mar 11, 2009

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Wiltb

Health Care '11

I've never used public...

I've never used public transportation in Wilkes Barre. I do like that Wilkes provides the free taxi service if you're somewhere and you've been drinking or you feel unsafe. But I think they need to make students more aware that it's available and how to use it.

Mar 11, 2009

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