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Martz Trailways, operated by the Martz Group, is a family-owned bus company with headquarters in Wilkes-Barre, PA. Martz Trailways offers intercity bus service to 6 cities, from the Poconos Mountains to destinations like New York City, Philadelphia, and Washington, DC.
Founded in 1908 by Frank Martz Sr. as the White Transit Co., the company originally provided transportation between mining towns in the Coal Region of Northeastern Pennsylvania. By 1922, the company evolved into the newly-formed Frank Martz Coach Co. to offer intercity bus service throughout the Northeast. As the company grew, Martz helped establish the National Trailways Bus System, a network of more than 70 bus carriers that together connect bus service across the United States.
Across all of Martz Trailways' 31 routes, the carrier’s comfortable buses are equipped with power outlets and free WiFi, as well as onboard restrooms. Martz Trailways usually operates 86 trips each day, with bus ticket prices ranging from $12.00 to $109.00 depending on the route.
Martz Trailways is an official Wanderu partner, making it easy to find all Martz bus schedules and book the best available bus ticket for your travels. Plus, when you book on Wanderu, you know you'll score the best deal on Martz Trailways bus tickets, totally hassle-free.
Online support: Martz website
Email: [email protected]
2023
#1 Best Ground Travel Provider in the Mid-Atlantic
#2 Most Helpful Crew
#3 Best Ground Travel Provider in the United States
#3 Best Safety Measures
#4 Best On-Time Performance
2022
#1 Best On-Time Performance
| Daily Trips | 86 |
| stations | 7 |
| cities | 6 |
| countries | 1 |
Here’s what Wanderu users who have booked trips with Martz Trailways had to say about their travel experience.
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Overall review score for Martz Trailways
(Based on 26 reviews)
| Comfort | 3.9 |
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| Timeliness | 4.9 |
| Staff | 4.4 |
| Value | 3.2 |
| Condition | 4.7 |
5.0
Pros: Driver. Cons: Spacing of travelers.
5.0
Pros: The smooth ride. Cons: Seating could be more spacious. Tips: Earphones & neck pillow is a must!
5.0
Pros: It was ok. Cons: There was no wifi. Tips: Bring a snack and a neck pillow.
5.0
Pros: Everything. Cons: Nothing. Tips: no.
Martz Trailways’s bus network features 31 bus routes that connect 6 cities serving 7 stations. On average, Martz Trailways performs about 86 bus trips every day. The top cities to which Martz Trailways offers the highest number of daily bus service include Wilkes-Barre and Washington.
| City | Route | Earliest bus | Latest bus |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 18 | 8:30 am | 12:45 am |
| Scranton | 21 | 5:55 am | 4:30 am |
| Allentown | 18 | 10:05 am | 10:05 am |
| Philadelphia | 23 | 10:05 am | 12:20 pm |
| Delaware Water Gap | 21 | 11:45 am | 4:30 am |
| Wilkes-Barre | 21 | 5:55 am | 4:30 am |
| Washington | 13 | 10:05 am | 12:45 am |
| Route | Daily Trips | Duration | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilkes-Barre to Washington | 5 | 10h 36m | $43 |
| Scranton to Wilkes-Barre | 6 | 0h 41m | $12 |
| Delaware Water Gap to Washington | 4 | 8h 40m | $27 |
| Scranton to Washington | 5 | 9h 59m | $45 |
| Philadelphia to Wilkes-Barre | 2 | 3h 52m | $49 |
| Philadelphia to Scranton | 2 | 3h 22m | $49 |
| New York to Wilkes-Barre | 7 | 3h 18m | $65 |
| New York to Delaware Water Gap | 12 | 1h 28m | $51 |
| New York to Scranton | 7 | 2h 34m | $65 |
Martz Trailways tickets are non-refundable, but you can cancel your ticket for credit by calling Martz Trailways’ customer service at 1 (570) 821-3800. A credit will be issued for the amount that you spent on the ticket minus a $7.50 USD Martz processing fee, and it can be used for future travel with Martz.
If you need to simply change the date or time of your ticket, you can reschedule your Martz Trailways trip by calling their customer service. Please keep in mind that any cancellations or changes must be requested before your bus is scheduled to depart.
Wanderu also offers an affordable trip protection option by Allianz Global Assistance that you can purchase when booking your tickets. In addition to 24-hour assistance during your trip and coverage for lost or damaged baggage, trip protection can help you get your money back in case you need to cancel or change your trip. You may be reimbursed if you cannot travel on your bus trip due to covered reasons such as illness, extreme weather, or required work shifts.
No, unfortunately Martz Trailways does not offer WiFi aboard its buses at this time. However, we find that a good book makes the time fly by and streaming services like Netflix allow you download TV shows and movies that you can then watch during your trip. Plan ahead and you will stay entertained during the entire bus ride.
Yes, there are power outlets onboard Martz Trailways buses. You can generally find one or two sockets per row of seats, so be a good traveller and check if your seat neighbor might want to charge up their devices as well. With the onboard power outlets, you can charge both a computer and USB devices with a USB power adapter that typically comes with most phones and tablets.
Since Martz Trailways might sometimes use replacement bus vehicles, not all trips are guaranteed to have power points. We recommend to bring a power bank to charge your phone for all trips over 2 hours, just in case.
On a typical day, Martz Trailways has 86 scheduled bus trips in total. However, the exact departure and arrival times vary depending on the day and route. The best way to find the exact schedule for your trip is to use the search tool on this page.
No, Martz Trailways does not offer will call tickets. You should purchase your tickets online and make sure you have everything you need to board before you arrive at the station.
No, Martz Trailways does not require an ID to board its buses at this time. Of course, it is always a good idea to carry a government-issued ID whenever you hit the road.
Visit our COVID-19 Travel Guide to view the most up-to-date information about Martz Trailways’s cleaning protocols and adjusted ticket change policies during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Yes, there are bathrooms on Martz Trailways buses. The bathrooms are pretty basic and include a toilet, toilet paper and hand sanitizer. Most bathrooms don’t have running water. As you will be using a bathroom on a moving vehicle, please use caution and hold on to a rail at all times.
Martz Trailways does not offer meals or beverages onboard. We recommend you bring a drink and some snacks for your trip. We also suggest packing a reusable water bottle with you to reduce your impact on the environment. However, note that most buses do not allow you to bring your own alcoholic drinks.
Yes, Martz Trailways requires that all passengers have printed tickets to board the bus. When you book with Wanderu and activate your account, you will be able to easily find and download your tickets for most buses.
Martz Trailways focuses on delivering a great travel experience at a low price and currently does not offer premium features like extra legroom or onboard entertainment. But these days, between your laptop, tablet, smartphone and e-reader, you’re the master of your own entertainment even on longer journeys.
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