Bus from Reading, US to New York City: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for Reading to New York City on December 1
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBusBus
Reading (BARTA Transportation Center)
NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)Cheapest
OurBusBus
N 5th Street Hwy
11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street)Fastest
OurBusBus
518 Penn Street
11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street)No tags
FlixBusBus
Reading (BARTA Transportation Center)
NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)No tags
OurBusBus
518 Penn Street
11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street)No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 4:32 PM EST.

Get from Reading to New York City

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 3 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $38, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day
3h 30mAverage Duration
169 kmDistance
4kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Reading, US to New York City by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Reading to New York City?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Reading to New York City start from $38. The average price for this route is around $54. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from Reading to New York City?

    The average bus travel time from Reading to New York City is 3h 30m, covering a distance of 169 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 3h and is operated by OurBus.

  3. Which bus companies service the Reading to New York City route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 9 buses available per day, including services from OurBus, FlixBus, Amtrak.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Reading to New York City?

    The earliest bus departs from Reading to New York City at 5:00am. And the latest bus departs at 9:15pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Reading to New York City?

    A bus trip from Reading to New York City generates an estimated 4 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from Reading to New York City?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5597 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Reading to New York City?

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

  8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Reading to New York City?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is OurBus, with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Reading to New York City?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
11-28
$58
11-29
$51
Today
$58
12-01
$41
12-02
$36
12-03
$33
12-04
$31
12-05
$34
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Reading, US to New York City was searched and found on Dec 4, 2025 with a price of $31

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

You can expect to pay from $31 to $125 for a bus ticket from Reading, US to New York City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $31 which is on 2025-12-04.

Usually OurBus 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.

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