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Is it better to travel by bus or train from New York to Wilkes-Barre?

There are usually 2 daily train trips from New York to Wilkes-Barre.

Coach
Train
Avg. Price
Avg. Price
£52.21
Avg. Price
£108.24
Daily Trips
Daily Trips
8
Daily Trips
2
Duration
Duration
3h 39m
Duration
6h 18m

Coach from New York to Wilkes-Barre: Journey Information

There are 7 intercity coaches per day from New York to Wilkes-Barre. Traveling by coach from New York to Wilkes-Barre usually takes around 5 hours and 7 minutes, but the fastest Martz coach can make the trip in 3 hours,

Distance105 mi (168 km)
Shortest duration3h 0m
Cheapest price£46.35
Trips per day8
Most frequent serviceMartz
Coach lines2

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Coach Trip Reviews from Wanderu Customers

Average score for coaches from New York to Wilkes-Barre

(Based on 15 ratings and reviews)

4.9

4.0

Diana

21 November 2024- Visiting family

Martz

Pros: I didn't have to drive. Tips: Bring something to do ( book to read).

5.0

M A Lynette

25 August 2024- Visiting family

Martz

Pros: Scenery while traveling. Cons: I guess it helps if you are not a first time traveler. Tips: Just relax and wait to arrive at your destination .

5.0

Cordero

4 May 2024- Solo travel

Fullington Trailways

Pros: Everything. Cons: Nothing.

5.0

Philip

16 October 2023- Business

Martz

The price

5.0

Jason

23 September 2023- Visiting family

Martz

Pros: The safety,comfort and on time. Cons: Some television shows with personal ear plugs/headphones. Tips: Just be on time the bus leaves exactly the time that is printed on the ticket.

How much is a coach ticket from New York to Wilkes-Barre?

Bus tickets for a trip from New York to Wilkes-Barre cost £46.35 on average. Tickets cheaper than £46.35 are an excellent bargain. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price.

Average coach ticket prices from New York to Wilkes-Barre by travel date

£61£41£20JanFeb

If you're planning to travel by bus from New York to Wilkes-Barre in the next month, the average ticket price is expected to range from £48 to £52. The cheapest bus tickets available in the next few weeks are for trips departing on 20 January 2025.

If you’re looking to travel to Wilkes-Barre this week, bus tickets are available starting at £48.

Monthly average prices

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Bus tickets from New York to Wilkes-Barre are at their cheapest average price in January. This time of year usually offers the best deals on bus tickets for this route, with ticket prices around £50. On the other hand, traveling on this route during November might cost you a bit more than usual. Bus tickets for November trips cost £52, on average. But no need to stress — booking your bus ticket in advance can help you snag cheaper tickets.

Prices as travel date approaches

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The easiest way to save money on bus tickets is by booking in advance! Many carriers increase prices as the travel date approaches, so it's always a good idea to buy your tickets as early as possible. Book at least 19 days in advance to save £5.77 or more on your ticket, compared to booking at the last minute.

What coach companies travel from New York to Wilkes-Barre?

There are two bus lines that have daily service from New York to Wilkes-Barre that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, Martz usually offers more choice, with 8 scheduled trips per day.

CoachDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Fullington Trailways17h 0m£48.18
Martz83h 14m£52.85

  • Originally founded in 1908, Fullington Trailways is one of the oldest transportation companies in the United States. Today, it's one of the leading intercity bus carriers within the Trailways network and provides cheap, reliable bus service to several metropolitan destinations, including New York City and Philadelphia. All coaches are equipped with clean restrooms, and Fullington Trailways earned a 2022 Wanderu Passengers' Choice Award for their helpful crew.

  • Book Martz from New York to Wilkes-Barre from £53. There are 8 Martz schedules from New York to Wilkes-Barre and you can expect on average to pay for a Martz ticket to Wilkes-Barre. In New York, Martz departs to Wilkes-Barre from Port Authority Bus Station and no other station. In Wilkes-Barre, Martz arrives at Intermodal Transp Ctr and no other station.

    An average trip on Martz from New York to Wilkes-Barre takes 3 hours and 14 minutes , while the fastest available Martz trip will get you to Wilkes-Barre in 3 hours and 0 minutes .

    On weekends, Martz offers 7 trips per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway to Wilkes-Barre.

Frequently asked questions about traveling by coach from New York to Wilkes-Barre

The coach takes an average of 5 hours and 7 minutes to cover the 105 miles from New York to Wilkes-Barre. However, the fastest coach only takes 3 hours. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.

With many people traveling in the middle of the week, Wednesday is the busiest day of the week for coach travel. If you are planning to travel on a Wednesday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.

On the other hand, Monday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. For a less crowded trip, try to book your coach travel for the beginning of the week.

The first coach leaves at 07:00 and the last coach leaves at 22:00. To see the times for all coaches from New York to Wilkes-Barre, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

There are 7 scheduled coaches that travel from New York to Wilkes-Barre every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. This includes 8 direct coaches, where you can stay on the same coach without having to transfer to a connecting coach at any point during your trip.

Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from New York to Wilkes-Barre; ticket prices start at £69.11.

City Information

New York

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New York is one of the most exciting cities in the world for a reason – it offers numerous opportunities for a great time to visitors of all ages and interests. For the culturally inclined travelers, the city boasts a unique collection of world-famous museums, as well as the chance to see the best plays and musicals that Broadway has to offer, or check out the latest production at the Metropolitan Opera. If sightseeing is your cardio, NYC is the place to be – just by walking around town, you can visit such iconic landmarks like the Empire State Building, the Brooklyn Bridge, and Times Square. Or hop on a ferry to Ellis Island to meet the Statue of Liberty up-close and personal.

NYC’s five boroughs feature more than 1,700 parks, including the gorgeous Central Park, making it one of the best cities for outdoor activities in the country. As for the nightlife, there’s no argument that New York City is the biggest party hub in the U.S.

With three major bus and train stations in Manhattan alone – Port Authority, Grand Central & Penn Station – and three nearby airports, NYC is one of the predominant travel hubs in the world. If you are ever looking to get out of town, NYC is centrally connected throughout the state and region, you can easily hop on a train to Albany to go explore upstate New York.

Wilkes-Barre

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Wilkes-Barre is a Pennsylvania city surrounded by the Pocono Mountains. Like much of the Poconos, Wilkes-Barre has its fair share of resorts, outdoor adventure, and entertainment options. Slip down rocky slides and soak in glacial meltwater "tubs" at Kirby Park and Seven Tubs Nature Area, or enjoy the urban greenery at the River Common. Coal mining put Wilkes-Barre on the map, and you can imagine what life was like in the 19th-century boom by visiting Eckley Miners' Village in Luzerne County.

Nightlife in Wilkes-Barre is exciting, and it all starts at the Mohegan Sun Pocono, a casino resort and racetrack. Test your luck on the slots, cards, or horse races, or simply enjoy the luxurious dining options and spa on-site. Downtown Wilkes-Barre also has solid restaurants and bars to choose from.

Although Amtrak trains do not stop in Wilkes-Barre, Amtrak Thruway buses connect the city to Philadelphia, where you can transfer to several of Philly's rail lines. Plus, Fullington Trailways and Martz operate intercity bus service to Wilkes-Barre from Scranton, Delaware Water Gap, New York, and more. The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport is convenient to reach from town and offers flights on several major airlines.

Station Information

Where does the coach leave from in New York?

Main departure station: Port Authority Bus Station

Most coaches depart from the main station in New York.

All coach stations in New York:

  • Port Authority Bus Station

Where does the coach arrive in Wilkes-Barre?

Main arrival station: Intermodal Transp Ctr

These are the two stations where coaches may stop when they arrive in Wilkes-Barre.

Coach stations in Wilkes-Barre:

  • Intermodal Transp Ctr

  • Wilkes-Barre

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