How far is Wilkes-Barre from New York City?

The distance between the two cities is 105 miles (169 km).

What are the best sights and things to do in New York City?

Once in New York City, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Whitney Museum of American Art, Bronx Zoo, Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, Times Square and Empire State Building.

Bus Wilkes-Barre to New York City from $50 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Wilkes-Barre to New York City on November 20
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:15am	Wilkes-Barre, PA	4h 25m	1:40pm	New York, NY	CheapestFastest
5:15pm	Wilkes-Barre, PA	4h 25m	9:40pm	New York, NY	No tags
3:15pm	Wilkes-Barre, PA	4h 25m	7:40pm	New York, NY	No tags
1:15pm	Wilkes-Barre, PA	4h 25m	5:40pm	New York, NY	No tags
11:15am	Wilkes-Barre, PA	4h 25m	3:40pm	New York, NY	No tags

Next departures for Wilkes-Barre to New York City on November 21
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
1:15pm	Wilkes-Barre, PA	4h 25m	5:40pm	New York, NY	CheapestFastest
5:15am	Intermodal Transportation Center, Wilkes-Barre	6h 6m	11:21am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
5:15pm	Wilkes-Barre, PA	4h 25m	9:40pm	New York, NY	No tags
5:15am	Intermodal Transportation Center, Wilkes-Barre	6h 6m	11:21am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
3:15am	Wilkes-Barre, PA	4h 25m	7:40am	New York, NY	No tags

Next departures for Wilkes-Barre to New York City on November 22
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:15am	Wilkes-Barre, PA	4h 25m	1:40pm	New York, NY	CheapestFastest
5:15am	Intermodal Transportation Center, Wilkes-Barre	7h 33m	12:48pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
1:15pm	Wilkes-Barre, PA	4h 25m	5:40pm	New York, NY	No tags
5:15am	Intermodal Transportation Center, Wilkes-Barre	7h 33m	12:48pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
11:15am	Wilkes-Barre, PA	4h 25m	3:40pm	New York, NY	No tags

Next departures for Wilkes-Barre to New York City on November 23
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
8:15am	Wilkes-Barre, PA	4h 25m	12:40pm	New York, NY	CheapestFastest
5:15am	Intermodal Transportation Center, Wilkes-Barre	7h 33m	12:48pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
3:15pm	Wilkes-Barre, PA	4h 25m	7:40pm	New York, NY	No tags
5:15am	Intermodal Transportation Center, Wilkes-Barre	7h 33m	12:48pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
6:15am	Wilkes-Barre, PA	4h 25m	10:40am	New York, NY	No tags

Next departures for Wilkes-Barre to New York City on November 24
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
3:15am	Wilkes-Barre, PA	4h 25m	7:40am	New York, NY	CheapestFastest
5:15am	Intermodal Transportation Center, Wilkes-Barre	6h 6m	11:21am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
5:15am	Wilkes-Barre, PA	4h 25m	9:40am	New York, NY	No tags
5:15am	Intermodal Transportation Center, Wilkes-Barre	6h 6m	11:21am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
7:15am	Wilkes-Barre, PA	4h 25m	11:40am	New York, NY	No tags

Next departures for Wilkes-Barre to New York City on November 25
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
3:15am	Wilkes-Barre, PA	4h 25m	7:40am	New York, NY	CheapestFastest
5:15am	Intermodal Transportation Center, Wilkes-Barre	6h 6m	11:21am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
9:15am	Wilkes-Barre, PA	4h 25m	1:40pm	New York, NY	No tags
5:15am	Intermodal Transportation Center, Wilkes-Barre	6h 6m	11:21am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
3:15pm	Wilkes-Barre, PA	4h 25m	7:40pm	New York, NY	No tags

Next departures for Wilkes-Barre to New York City on November 26
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
11:15am	Wilkes-Barre, PA	4h 25m	3:40pm	New York, NY	CheapestFastest
5:15am	Intermodal Transportation Center, Wilkes-Barre	6h 6m	11:21am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
5:15pm	Wilkes-Barre, PA	4h 25m	9:40pm	New York, NY	No tags
5:15am	Intermodal Transportation Center, Wilkes-Barre	6h 6m	11:21am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
5:15am	Wilkes-Barre, PA	4h 25m	9:40am	New York, NY	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 11:59 PM EST.

Get from Wilkes-Barre to New York City

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 4 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $58, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day

4h 25mAverage Duration

105 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

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OurBus

4/53,148 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

With about 7 daily trips between Wilkes-Barre and New York City, Ourbus offers competitive fares, clean and comfortable intercity bus travel. Their buses have free WiFi, clean bathrooms, complimentary bottled water, extra legroom and power outlets. They are known for providing excellent customer service, reflecting one of the industry's highest review rates. OurBus does not charge fees to reschedule tickets, which can be changed up to 30 minutes before travel time.

Amtrak

4/55,594 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

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

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Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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11/18

$50

11/19

$50

Today

$50

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$50

11/22

$50

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$50

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$50

The cheapest trip from Wilkes-Barre to New York City was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $50

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Wilkes-Barre to New York City, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $50 to $283 for a bus ticket from Wilkes-Barre to New York City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $50 which is on 2025-11-21.

Usually Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.