Wilkes-Barre, PA · Party bus, limo & coach quotes
Wilkes-Barre Party Bus & Group Transportation Quotes
Party bus, limo, and shuttle quotes for Wilkes-Barre: Kirby Center shows, Penguins games at Mohegan Arena, casino nights, weddings, and runs to the Poconos and AVP.
- From
- $300/hr
- Most trips
- 4 hours
- Popular
- Weddings
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What a Wilkes-Barre party bus costs
Pennsylvania quotes · June 2023 – September 2026
- Per hour, starting around
- $300–$345
- Typical night out (4 hours)
- $1,275–$1,750
| Party size | Per hour, from |
|---|---|
| 1–10 passengers | $225–$315 |
| 11–15 passengers | $240–$340 |
| 16–20 passengers | $260–$365 |
| 21–30 passengers | $280–$400 |
| 31–40 passengers | $305–$450 |
| 41–60 passengers | $300–$450 |
Your price depends on the date, the city, how many hours you need, the bus and your group size. These come from quotes we have actually sent: the low end up to the middle of the range. Busy Saturdays cost more, quiet weeknights less. Minimum hours, the drive to your pickup, tolls and gratuity all move the final number.
Planning a night out in Wilkes-Barre
Wilkes-Barre trips are usually short hops with a long one mixed in. Downtown, Public Square, the F.M. Kirby Center, and the Wilkes and King’s campuses are close together, and the arena and casino are a few miles out in Wilkes-Barre and Plains Townships. The longer runs head to the Poconos resorts, up I-81 to Scranton, or down the Northeast Extension toward Philadelphia. Tell the provider which kind of trip it is, list every address, and name the time you have to be there.
What Wilkes-Barre groups book it for
Penguins hockey at Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza, shows at the Kirby Center, and nights at the Mohegan Pennsylvania casino are the classic Wilkes-Barre group outings. Weddings often put guests in hotels near the casino or along the Highway 315 corridor and host the reception at a venue elsewhere in the valley, so shuttles run loops. College graduations at Wilkes and King’s fill downtown in May. Pocono ski trips and resort weekends pull groups east in winter.
What moves the price
Local trips around downtown, the arena, and the casino are short, so the minimum hours usually set the price. Pocono and Philadelphia runs are where totals climb, with Turnpike tolls on the Northeast Extension and longer driving time. Ask whether tolls, parking, and wait time are included, and judge the final totals for the same route rather than hourly rates.
When to book
Hockey season runs from fall into spring, and May graduations and wedding season follow right after. Winter matters here: snow on I-81 and the mountain roads toward the Poconos can add serious time, so ask how the provider handles weather delays and cancellations before you pay a deposit.
What we see in real requests
Taken from quote requests people sent us. These are requests, not completed trips.
61% of every request we get is for a Saturday, and another 20% for a Friday. That is why Saturday availability is the first thing to ask about.
All markets · June 2023 – August 2026
Requests peak in April, July, and August, when prom, graduation, and wedding season all land at once. Spring dates are the ones that go first.
All markets · June 2023 – August 2026
4 hours is by far the most common ask: 71% of the requests that name a length come in at exactly that. Another 18% want 6 hours or more.
All markets · June 2023 – August 2026
The Pennsylvania rules worth knowing
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission's Forms & Applications page lists passenger authority types it issues, including Limousine Carrier (except Philadelphia City), Group and Party Carrier for 11-15 passengers (except Philadelphia City), Group and Party Carrier for 16+ passengers, Airport Transfer, and Contract Carrier of Passengers, and states that proof of insurance under 52 Pa. Code 32.11-32.15 must be filed and that some carriers complete a safety fitness review.
Read the full Pennsylvania rulesWhich size fits your group
Matched to what Wilkes-Barre groups book most. Tap a size to see the layout and seating.
Example renderingSmall groups
Up to 14 passengers
Limousines, sprinter-style vans, and compact buses.
Example: 12 Passenger Limo Sprinter
Example renderingMid-size groups
15 to 24 passengers
Smaller party buses and limo buses.
Example: 20 Passenger Party Bus
Example renderingLarge groups
25 to 40 passengers
Full-size party buses.
Example: 34 Passenger Party Bus
Pictures show the size and style, not the exact bus you will get. Ask for photos of the actual vehicle before you pay.
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What to think about for each kind of night.
Five minutes that saves the night
Full booking checklist- Pay the company named on the contract, nobody else.
- Ask for photos of the actual bus and its legal seat count.
- Get one total with hours, travel, tolls, tax and gratuity listed out.
- Read the cancellation and bad-weather terms before you put money down.
Wilkes-Barre questions, answered
How much does a party bus cost in Wilkes-Barre?
Quotes we have sent across Pennsylvania start around $300–$345 an hour, which puts a typical four-hour night at $1,275–$1,750. Your price depends on the date, the city, how many hours you need, the bus and your group size.
Can a party bus take us to a Penguins game at Mohegan Arena?
Yes. The arena is a short drive from downtown Wilkes-Barre, so the quote is often set by the provider’s minimum hours. Ask where the vehicle can drop and wait, and pick a meeting spot for after the game so the group finds the bus quickly.
How do we plan a group night at Mohegan Pennsylvania?
Agree on the pickup times and one meeting point at the casino, check that everyone meets the age rule, and ask how the provider bills waiting time. A short hop from downtown or a nearby hotel is often a simple quote.
Do Wilkes-Barre party buses go to the Poconos?
Many do. Resort and ski trips are longer runs, so ask whether the quote is by the hour or as a transfer, whether tolls are included, and what happens if snow delays the drive. Send the resort address and your arrival time.
Can we get a shuttle for a wedding in the Wyoming Valley?
Yes. Wedding shuttles here usually loop between hotels near Highway 315 or downtown, the ceremony, and the reception. Tell the provider how many guests ride at once and the timeline, and ask how many loops are included.
Do providers pick up at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International?
Many do. AVP is in Avoca, a short drive up I-81. Share the flight numbers and bag count, ask where the driver meets you, and whether a delayed flight is billed as extra time.
How do I check a Wilkes-Barre provider?
Ask for the company's legal name, its USDOT number, and its Pennsylvania authority, then look up the USDOT number on FMCSA's SAFER site. Make sure the contract name matches who you pay. The Pennsylvania section below lists the state sources we reviewed.
What size party bus do most Wilkes-Barre groups need?
61% of every request we get is for a Saturday, and another 20% for a Friday. That is why Saturday availability is the first thing to ask about. That's what other Wilkes-Barre planners asked for — your own headcount is what decides it. Count everyone who is actually getting on, then add room for luggage, coolers, instruments or formalwear. Ask each company for the legal seated capacity of the exact vehicle they're offering. Most Wilkes-Barre requests are for weddings, bachelor parties, and bachelorette parties, and those nights want different amounts of floor space for the same headcount. A bus rated for twenty seats is not twenty comfortable seats in formalwear.
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