🚌 LCTA Bus Schedule Survival Guide: Luzerne County Routes, myStop, Fares & Maps
Here’s the deal: LCTA riders usually want one of four things fast — the right route, the live bus location, the fare, or whether the bus even runs today. This guide puts those answers first for Wilkes-Barre, Kingston, Pittston, Nanticoke, Dallas, Scranton connections, LCCC, Mohegan Pennsylvania, Wyoming Valley Mall and Luzerne County trips.
Agency
LCTA
Regular Service
Mon–Sat
Sunday
No Service
Cash Fare
$1.75
LCTA means Luzerne County Transportation Authority, the fixed-route and shared-ride transit provider serving Wilkes-Barre and Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. The official LCTA schedule page lists regular fixed-route service on weekdays and Saturdays, with no Sunday service. Most routes connect through the Wilkes-Barre Intermodal Transit Center / Public Square area, so direction and transfer timing matter.
This page is designed like a rider tool, not a generic agency article. Use it to open the official schedule list, live myStop tracker, SmartPay fare tools, snow routes, LCTA CONNECTS microtransit information, and the correct contact page before you stand outside in the wrong place.
✅ Source Check — Updated May 25, 2026
Official LCTA pages checked for this refresh include Schedules, Fares, myStop Bus Locator, LCTA SmartPay, LCTA CONNECTS FAQ, Snow Routes, Contact Us, Standard Fares, and route update pages. LCTA schedules, fare products, snow routes, microtransit zones, detours, purchase locations and service notices can change, so always confirm your exact ride through official LCTA tools before leaving.
⚡ Quick Answer: How to Find the Right LCTA Bus Schedule
The fastest way is to open the official LCTA Schedules page, choose your route number, then check the weekday or Saturday table for the correct direction. LCTA’s regular fixed-route service runs weekdays and Saturdays, and the official schedule page says there is no Sunday service.
⚠️ Real Talk: Check Direction Before Time
Do not just look for a time and run outside. First check whether you are riding outbound or inbound, toward Wilkes-Barre or away from it, toward LCCC or away from it, toward Pittston or toward the Intermodal Transit Center. Wrong direction equals wrong schedule.
🎯 LCTA Rider Tool: Open the Right Official Page
Pick the problem you are solving. If you are planning tomorrow, use the schedule. If you are standing at the stop, use myStop. If the weather is ugly, check snow routes. If your fixed route does not go exactly where you need, check LCTA CONNECTS.
🚏 Choose Your LCTA Action
This dropdown sends riders to official LCTA resources only. No stale copied timetable. No fake route guessing.
🔗 Open Selected LCTA ToolUse this when you know your route number or destination. It includes weekday/Saturday route pages and weather route links.
Open LCTA Schedules ↗Use this when you need live arrivals. LCTA says myStop can track buses, plan trips, show routes and find nearby stops.
myStop Help ↗ Live Portal ↗Use this if you want to pay with the SmartPay app, reusable Smart Card or paper tickets scanned at the orange reader.
Open SmartPay ↗Use this for on-demand microtransit zones where smaller vehicles can reach places fixed routes may not serve directly.
Open CONNECTS ↗🧭 LCTA Route List: Where Riders Usually Need to Go
LCTA’s official schedule list includes routes serving Mohegan Pennsylvania, Plains, Parsons, Dallas, Luzerne Shopping Center, Wilkes-Barre Walmart, Kingston, Swoyersville, Wyoming Valley Mall, Pittston, West Side Mall, Hanover Industrial Park, Nanticoke, LCCC, Old Forge, Scranton, Shoppers’ Delight, Geisinger Healthplex, Hilldale, Plymouth and Frances Slocum.
Mohegan Pennsylvania service via Miners Mills or Hudson. Check the exact routing because both connect to Mohegan but serve different paths.
Dallas, Luzerne Shopping Center / WB Walmart North-South Connector, Kingston, Forty-Fort, Luzerne and Swoyersville riders should check direction carefully.
Wyoming Valley Mall, West Pittston, Pittston, West Side Mall, Edwardsville and Plymouth are common shopping/work routes.
Hanover Industrial Park, Ashley, Nanticoke and LCCC routes matter for workers and students. Also check CONNECTS zones.
Old Forge and Scranton connections are important for cross-county riders, especially those linking with COLTS or VA Medical Center service.
Shoppers’ Delight, Geisinger Healthplex, CenterPoint, Hilldale, Plymouth via Old River Road and Frances Slocum routes need exact weekday/Saturday checks.
Most Routes Touch Wilkes-Barre, But Not the Same Way
Many LCTA riders transfer around Wilkes-Barre, but that does not mean every route runs the same span, same Saturday pattern or same stop. Treat the Intermodal Transit Center/Public Square area like a transfer hub, not a guarantee that every bus is waiting for you.
⏱️ The Real Schedule: Weekday, Saturday & Last-Bus Planning
LCTA’s official schedule page says regular service runs weekdays and Saturdays, with no Sunday service. That one sentence should change how you plan every work shift, college class, shopping trip, medical visit, and late return ride.
Check the route page and myStop before leaving. Some routes begin early, but not every destination has the same frequency or span.
LCCC, Misericordia, Dallas, Nanticoke and other education-related trips can get busy around class times. Plan the return, not only the first ride.
Wyoming Valley Mall, WB Walmart, Luzerne Shopping Center and Shoppers’ Delight trips should be planned around the last usable return bus.
No regular Sunday service means Saturday errands need planning. Do not assume you can fix a missed Saturday trip on Sunday.
⚠️ Last Bus Beats “I’ll Figure It Out Later”
Before taking the outbound bus, check the return trip. This matters most for mall trips, LCCC classes, industrial park shifts, Scranton connections, medical visits and Saturday errands. The last bus does not care that your appointment ran late.
📱 Why myStop Matters
LCTA says myStop arrival times are estimates based on the current bus location. If a bus goes off route for a detour, it may still appear on the map, but arrival times may not adjust until the bus returns to the regular route. That means live tracking is useful, but weather and detour context still matters.
💵 LCTA Fare Rules: Cash, Passes, Seniors, Children & SmartPay
LCTA lists standard cash fare at $1.75 and reduced fare at 85¢. Transfers are listed at 75¢ standard and 35¢ reduced. Standard pass products include a $4 day pass, $15.75 10-ride pass, $30 20-ride pass, and $60 31-day pass. Student pass products are listed separately and may require in-person purchase.
💸 LCTA Fare Cheat Sheet
⚠️ Transfer Rule: Ask Right Away
LCTA says to ask the bus operator for a transfer immediately upon boarding an inbound trip and deposit the exact fee. Do not wait until you are getting off and then try to negotiate a transfer like it is a flea-market deal.
Best for riders who do not want to carry exact cash. LCTA says SmartPay lets riders buy and validate fares and passes through phone, smart card or printed ticket.
SmartPay Info ↗Student pass products are listed at lower prices, but LCTA notes student passes may need to be purchased in person. Bring current valid student ID where required.
Buy Passes ↗Free senior riding requires the State Transit ID Card. LCTA says seniors can apply with required proof of age and receive the card immediately.
Senior Fare Rules ↗Medicare card holders and eligible persons with disabilities may use reduced fare with proper proof or reduced-fare ID requirements.
Reduced Fare ↗🚐 LCTA CONNECTS: When the Fixed Route Does Not Reach Far Enough
LCTA CONNECTS is on-demand microtransit operated by LCTA. It is designed to supplement fixed routes and provide service in zones where smaller vans can reach places regular buses may not cover directly, including more rural areas and business/industrial park locations.
🚐 CONNECTS Quick Facts
Connects with routes such as 11, 16, 17, 19 and 20, and can help riders reach employment areas not fully covered by fixed routes.
Connects with Routes 13, 14 and 15 and can serve additional parts of the Hanover Industrial Park area.
Connects with Route 14 and Route 15 for Nanticoke, LCCC and related travel patterns.
LCTA says CONNECTS vans are ADA-accessible transit vans, but riders should still check current booking and service rules.
❄️ Snow Routes & Bad Weather: Read This Before Standing Outside
Luzerne County weather is not a joke. LCTA publishes snow routes and extreme weather routes because winter conditions can change where buses travel and which streets are avoided. A normal stop may be skipped or shifted during snow operations.
⚠️ Snow Route Rule
If roads are bad, do not rely only on a normal schedule table. Check LCTA Snow Routes and service notices. A bus may run, but your usual segment may be altered for safety.
Use this for route-by-route snow changes. Some routes have specific streets they avoid during snow operations.
Open Snow Routes ↗Check LCTA’s schedule/weather tools for extreme weather routing and any service notices before walking to the stop.
Open Schedules ↗🚲 Bikes, Strollers, Bags & Riding Without Drama
LCTA route PDFs state that fixed-route buses are equipped with bike racks holding two bicycles. LCTA fare/rider materials also mention service animals and children’s fare rules. The street version is simple: keep the aisle clear, board ready, and do not make the driver solve a problem you created by blocking the doorway.
Bike rack space is limited. Be ready to load quickly and tell the operator before unloading so the bus does not leave with your bike still on the rack.
Children shorter than 42 inches ride free with an adult. Taller children pay full fare unless another eligible fare product applies.
Guide dogs and service animals are allowed. Emotional support animals are not treated the same as service animals in LCTA route materials.
Shopping routes get awkward fast when riders block the aisle. Keep bags tight and avoid sitting in priority areas unless you need them.
🗺️ LCTA Map: Wilkes-Barre & Luzerne County Bus Service Near You
This map is only a starting point. Use it to understand the area, then confirm route number, stop ID, direction, fare, snow route and live arrival through official LCTA tools.
📍 LCTA Bus Schedule Near Me
🧩 More Bus Schedule Help
These internal links are chosen by rider intent, not random link stuffing. Use them when you need a broader bus schedule hub, nearby regional transit help, or another agency acronym page.
Smart Next Clicks
Main Bus Schedule Hub City Bus Schedule Guide RTA Bus Schedule Guide Metro Bus Schedule Hub Akron Bus Schedule RT Bus Schedule
The strongest link is the main bus schedule hub because many users search only “LCTA” or “bus schedule near me.” RTA/Metro/RT links help only when the rider is comparing transit-agency abbreviations and not sure which system they need.
🔗 Official LCTA Links
Use these official sources before a real ride. This page helps you understand the system, but LCTA controls the current schedule, fares, myStop predictions, snow routes, microtransit bookings, pass locations and contact information.
Official Luzerne County Transportation Authority website with schedules, myStop, SmartPay, CONNECTS and service notices.
Open LCTA ↗Official route list for weekday and Saturday service, including weather route links.
Open Schedules ↗Official information page for tracking buses, planning trips and finding nearby stops.
Open myStop Info ↗Live web portal for LCTA bus tracking and route/stop information.
Open Live Portal ↗Official fare chart, senior free fare, children rules, transfer rules and reduced-fare details.
Open Fares ↗Official SmartPay page for mobile app, Smart Card and paper ticket payment options.
Open SmartPay ↗Official microtransit FAQ for zones, booking, fares, transfers and ADA-accessible vans.
Open CONNECTS ↗Official contact page. Fixed Route / Shared Ride office is listed at 300 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701 and 570-288-9356.
Contact LCTA ↗🤔 LCTA Bus Schedule FAQs Riders Actually Ask
What does LCTA stand for? 🚌
LCTA stands for Luzerne County Transportation Authority. It provides fixed-route bus, shared ride and related transit services in Wilkes-Barre and Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
How do I find an LCTA bus schedule? 📅
Open the official LCTA Schedules page, choose your route number or route name, then check the weekday or Saturday timetable for your direction. Use myStop for live arrivals near your exact stop.
Does LCTA run on Sundays? 🚫
LCTA’s official Schedules page says regular service runs weekdays and Saturdays and that there is no Sunday service. Check LCTA notices for any special service changes before travel.
How much is the LCTA bus fare? 💵
LCTA lists standard fare at $1.75 and reduced fare at 85¢. Standard transfer fare is listed at 75¢ and reduced transfer fare at 35¢. Pass products include day, 10-ride, 20-ride and 31-day options.
Do seniors ride LCTA for free? 👴
Yes, seniors age 65 and older can ride during regularly scheduled service hours for free with the required State Transit ID Card. LCTA provides application help through its administrative office.
What is LCTA SmartPay? 📱
LCTA SmartPay is the fare payment system that lets riders buy and validate fares using the mobile app, a reusable Smart Card, or paper tickets printed to scan at the orange SmartPay reader on the bus.
What is LCTA CONNECTS? 🚐
LCTA CONNECTS is on-demand microtransit operated by LCTA. It supplements fixed-route service in zones such as CenterPoint/Grimes/Pittston, Hanover Industrial Park and Nanticoke/Glen Lyon.
How do I track an LCTA bus live? 📍
Use LCTA myStop or the myStop live portal. LCTA says myStop can track buses, plan trips, show routes in detail and find stops closest to you. Arrival times are estimates based on bus location.
What should I check during snow or bad weather? ❄️
Open LCTA Snow Routes and service notices before leaving. Some routes avoid specific streets or follow alternate routing during snow operations, so your normal stop may not work the same way.
🧾 Editorial Note
This is an independent rider-help guide for LCTA bus schedule searches. It is not Luzerne County Transportation Authority, Luzerne County, myStop, SmartPay, LCTA CONNECTS, COLTS or any government agency. Routes, fares, pass locations, microtransit zones, snow routes, service alerts, phone numbers and live arrival estimates can change. Always verify your exact ride with official LCTA tools before commuting, transferring, paying fare or planning a time-sensitive trip.
🏁 Final Summary: Use LCTA Like a Local, Not a Guessing Game
The best way to use the LCTA bus schedule is simple: open the official schedules page, pick the correct route, check weekday or Saturday service, confirm direction, then use myStop for live arrivals. If weather is bad, check snow routes. If the fixed bus does not reach your job, school or industrial park destination, check LCTA CONNECTS.
If you remember only one thing, remember this: LCTA regular service is weekday and Saturday, not Sunday, so plan the return before you leave.