Luzerne County Transportation Authority

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The Luzerne County Transportation Authority is the public transportation provider in Luzerne County, PA. Formed in Wilkes-Barre in 1972, we provide public transportation in a 900-square mile area in Northeastern Pennsylvania. In 2023, we provided 900,000 fixed route and shared ride passenger trips. LCTA offers convenient and affordable transportation to essential services such as employment, educa

tion, medical care, grocery shopping, and nutrition. This includes ensuring for seniors have access to health care and supporting the continued independence of transit-dependent individuals. LCTA currently has 18 bus routes and a Shared Ride Program that transports seniors, people with disabilities, and people on medical assistance. LCTA plays a vital role in our community, connecting people and places; it is an essential lifeline. LCTA introduced LCTA CONNECTS – the first microtransit service in NEPA -- in November 2024.

06/23/2026

*** SERVICE UPDATE FOR 4 P.M. #24 Frances Slocum ***
Green St. is closed on way to Frances Slocum; the bus is staying on Carverton Rd. all the way to 8th St., then making a left on Mt. Olivet and a left into the Park. The inbound will be the reverse.

06/23/2026

*** SERVICE UPDATE ***
Pringle St is closed due to utility work, resulting in several detours for LCTA's Rt. 7:
7N (going from Wilkes-Barre Wal-Mart to Luzerne Shopping Center): bus is making a right onto Zerby, left onto Brook, left onto Division, going to Grove, and then resuming regular route.
7S (going from Luzerne Shopping Center to Wilkes-Barre Wal-mart): bus is using Grove to Division to Brook, making a right on Pringle, left on Zerby, and resuming regular route.

06/22/2026

As of 11:30 a.m., Pennsylvania Ave. is open and the detours are cancelled.

*** SERVICE UPDATE ***
Pennsylvania Ave. is closed from Beaumont to Butler, causing detours on the following routes:

Rt. 10:
Outbound: bus is taking Scott to regular route
Inbound: bus is staying on Butler to Washington to Beaumont to Pennsylvania Ave. back to regular route

Rt. 17:
Outbound: bus is taking Beaumont to Wyoming to Butler
Inbound: bus is staying on Butler to Washington to Beaumont to Pennsylvania Ave. back to regular route

Luzerne County Transportation Authority was thrilled to partner with America250PA and Wilkes-Barre City Government to pr...
06/21/2026

Luzerne County Transportation Authority was thrilled to partner with America250PA and Wilkes-Barre City Government to provide transportation to and from the Commonwealth Concert Series at Kirby Park on Saturday featuring Lady A and En Vogue!!

Details to know for tomorrow (Saturday, June 20):˖ LCTA is partnering with the City of Wilkes-Barre and America250PA for...
06/19/2026

Details to know for tomorrow (Saturday, June 20):
˖ LCTA is partnering with the City of Wilkes-Barre and America250PA for the Commonwealth Concert Series on June 20.
˖ LCTA will provide transportation from four parking lots along its bus routes – LCCC, Mohegan Pennsylvania Casino, Misericordia University, and Betzler Field at King’s College – from 3:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
˖ LCTA will offer ADA paratransit service from these satellite lots and the parking garage at the James F. Conahan Intermodal Transit Center.
˖ LCTA will offer return transportation after the show until midnight.
˖ Due to the thousands of visitors expected in and around the city, LCTA fixed route bus service and LCTA CONNECTS service will be suspended at 1 p.m. on Saturday.
˖ Due to the closure of Market Street in Kingston at 8 a.m. Saturday, LCTA routes 6, 7, 11, 12, and 24 will be diverted to Pierce Street until 1 p.m.
˖ Final departures of fixed route buses will be the outbound trips scheduled closest to 1 p.m. from the James F. Conahan Intermodal Transit Center.
˖ LCTA Shared Ride service to medical appointments will continue throughout the day.
˖The city of Wilkes-Barre is offering parking at:
- LCCC, Lots C and D, with pick-up at the regular LCTA bus stop at LCCC.
- Mohegan Pennsylvania Casino, Lot D; the bus stop, which will be marked, is down the steps at the bus stalls (near the hotel entrance); this is not the normal fixed route stop at Mohegan Pennsylvania.
- Misericordia University, North Lot and Mercy Lot, utilizing the regular LCTA bus stop at Misericordia.
- Betzler Field at King’s College, 101-221 Highland Park Blvd.; the bus stop will be marked with signage.

America250PA wants you to know the following! Please read if you are attending Saturday's concert featuring Lady A with ...
06/18/2026

America250PA wants you to know the following! Please read if you are attending Saturday's concert featuring Lady A with special guest En Vogue!!

Thank you to Bill O'Boyle and the Times Leader for covering our event yesterday!!
06/18/2026

Thank you to Bill O'Boyle and the Times Leader for covering our event yesterday!!

WILKES-BARRE — You can almost hear the iconic band Chicago singing one of their most famous songs.

Thank you to Bob Kalinowski and The Citizens' Voice for covering our event on Wednesday!!!
06/18/2026

Thank you to Bob Kalinowski and The Citizens' Voice for covering our event on Wednesday!!!

Those seeking free transportation to Saturday’s concert in Kirby Park featuring Lady A and En Vogue can ride in patriotic style.

Thank you to Ben Freeman and FOX56 News for covering our event yesterday!!
06/18/2026

Thank you to Ben Freeman and FOX56 News for covering our event yesterday!!

On Wednesday, the Luzerne County Transportation Authority unveiled two buses wrapped in patriotic imagery and colors to celebrate America’s 250th.Described as “

Thank you to WNEP-TV for covering our press event!
06/18/2026

Thank you to WNEP-TV for covering our press event!

The two buses will travel throughout the county, providing rides from LCCC to King's College.

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300 South Pennsylvania Avenue
Wilkes-Barre, PA
18701

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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+15702878463

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