5.0
Pros: Smooth ride. Cons: Seats uncomfortable. Tips: WiFi goes in and out.
5.0
I didn't have to drive. I could relax and enjoy the bus ride.
5.0
Pros: Good driver . Got us there safe in the pouring rain . Cons: Nothing I noticed.
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There are usually 2 daily train trips from Wilkes-Barre to New York.
Coach | Train | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. PriceSEK 495.91 | Avg. PriceSEK 1,306.25 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips13 | Daily Trips2 |
Duration | Duration4h 0m | Duration8h 45m |
There are 15 intercity coaches per day from Wilkes-Barre to New York. Traveling by coach from Wilkes-Barre to New York usually takes around 4 hours and 9 minutes, but the fastest Martz coach can make the trip in 3 hours,
| Distance | 105 mi (168 km) |
| Shortest duration | 3h 0m |
| Cheapest price | SEK 479.32 |
| Trips per day | 14 |
| Most frequent service | OurBus |
| Coach lines | 2 |

Average score for coaches from Wilkes-Barre to New York
(Based on 4 ratings and reviews)
5.0
Pros: Smooth ride. Cons: Seats uncomfortable. Tips: WiFi goes in and out.
5.0
I didn't have to drive. I could relax and enjoy the bus ride.
5.0
Pros: Good driver . Got us there safe in the pouring rain . Cons: Nothing I noticed.
Bus tickets for a trip from Wilkes-Barre to New York cost SEK 480.18 on average. Tickets cheaper than SEK 480.18 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.
If you're planning to travel by bus from Wilkes-Barre to New York in the next month, the average ticket price is expected to range from SEK 479 to SEK 498. The cheapest bus tickets available in the next few weeks are for trips departing on 16 September 2026.
If you’re looking to travel to New York this week, bus tickets are available starting at SEK 479.
Most bus companies charge higher ticket prices closer to the date of travel, so it’s a good idea to buy your bus tickets as early as possible. To find the cheapest bus tickets, book your trip at least 17 days in advance. This way, you can save up to SEK 49.27 on your bus ticket compared to booking last-minute.
There are two bus lines that have daily service from Wilkes-Barre to New York that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, OurBus usually offers more choice, with 8 scheduled trips per day.
Book Martz from Wilkes-Barre to New York from SEK 479. There are 9 Martz schedules from Wilkes-Barre to New York and you can expect on average to pay for a Martz ticket to New York. In Wilkes-Barre, Martz departs to New York from Wilkes-Barre and 1 other station. In New York, Martz arrives at Port Authority - 625 8th Ave and 1 other station.
An average trip on Martz from Wilkes-Barre to New York takes 3 hours and 20 minutes , while the fastest available Martz trip will get you to New York in 3 hours and 0 minutes .
On weekends, Martz offers 8 trips per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway to New York.
OurBus is an intercity bus company based in New York City. OurBus provides cheap bus tickets to some of the most popular cities in the United States. All OurBus coaches come equipped with a generous roster of amenities, including extra legroom, freshly cleaned restroom, free WiFi, power outlets at every seat, and complimentary bottled water. With cheap bus tickets starting from SEK 479, OurBus is one of the best ways to travel by bus from Wilkes-Barre to New York if you are looking for comfort at a good price.
The coach takes an average of 4 hours and 9 minutes to cover the 105 miles from Wilkes-Barre to New York. However, the fastest coach only takes 3 hours. In other words, you'll have plenty of time to rest and relax on the road. 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, Sunday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. If you are looking for less crowded coaches to New York, book your ticket for the last day of the week.
The first coach leaves at 03:00 and the last coach leaves at 18:00. To see the times for all coaches from Wilkes-Barre to New York, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 15 scheduled coaches that travel from Wilkes-Barre to New York every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. This includes 14 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 Wilkes-Barre to New York; ticket prices start at SEK 862.78.

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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.



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.
Coaches to New York leave from 3 stations in Wilkes-Barre.
Mimmos Pizzeria (Van Service)
Wilkes-Barre
29 Wyoming Valley Mall
Coaches arrive in New York at 3 stations, depending on which coach line you are traveling with.
Washington Heights McDonald's- 4040 Broadway (Van Service)
Port Authority - 625 8th Ave
Manhattan Cruise Terminal
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