How far is Philadelphia from Scranton by coach?

The distance between Scranton and Philadelphia by coach is approximately 104 miles (168 km).

Is there a way to reach Philadelphia from Scranton without a car?

The best way to go from Scranton to Philadelphia without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Bus Scranton to Philadelphia from £18 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Scranton to Philadelphia on 18 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	17:30	Scranton Bus Station	5h 20m	22:50	199 Spring Garden St.	Cheapest
	Bus	06:00	Scranton, PA	3h 5m	09:05	30th Street Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	03:35	Scranton	6h 55m	10:30	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	03:35	Scranton	6h 30m	10:05	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
	Bus	06:40	Scranton Bus Station	7h 10m	13:50	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags

Next departures from Scranton to Philadelphia on 19 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	17:30	Scranton Bus Station	5h 20m	22:50	199 Spring Garden St.	Cheapest
	Bus	06:00	Scranton, PA	3h 5m	09:05	30th Street Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	03:35	Scranton	6h 55m	10:30	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	03:35	Scranton	6h 30m	10:05	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
	Bus	06:40	Scranton Bus Station	7h 10m	13:50	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags

Next departures from Scranton to Philadelphia on 20 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	17:30	Scranton Bus Station	5h 20m	22:50	199 Spring Garden St.	Cheapest
	Bus	06:00	Scranton, PA	3h 5m	09:05	30th Street Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	03:35	Scranton	6h 55m	10:30	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	03:35	Scranton	5h 40m	09:15	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
	Bus	06:40	Scranton Bus Station	7h 10m	13:50	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags

Next departures from Scranton to Philadelphia on 21 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	17:30	Scranton Bus Station	5h 20m	22:50	199 Spring Garden St.	Cheapest
	Bus	06:00	Scranton, PA	3h 5m	09:05	30th Street Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	03:35	Scranton	6h 55m	10:30	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	03:35	Scranton	5h 40m	09:15	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
	Bus	06:40	Scranton Bus Station	7h 10m	13:50	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags

Next departures from Scranton to Philadelphia on 22 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	17:30	Scranton Bus Station	5h 20m	22:50	199 Spring Garden St.	Cheapest
	Bus	06:00	Scranton, PA	3h 5m	09:05	30th Street Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	03:35	Scranton	6h 55m	10:30	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	03:35	Scranton	5h 40m	09:15	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
	Bus	06:40	Scranton Bus Station	7h 10m	13:50	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags

Next departures from Scranton to Philadelphia on 23 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	17:30	Scranton Bus Station	5h 20m	22:50	199 Spring Garden St.	Cheapest
	Bus	06:00	Scranton, PA	3h 5m	09:05	30th Street Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	03:35	Scranton	6h 55m	10:30	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	03:35	Scranton	5h 40m	09:15	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
	Bus	06:40	Scranton Bus Station	7h 10m	13:50	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags

Next departures from Scranton to Philadelphia on 24 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	17:30	Scranton Bus Station	5h 20m	22:50	199 Spring Garden St.	Cheapest
	Bus	06:00	Scranton, PA	3h 5m	09:05	30th Street Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	03:35	Scranton	6h 55m	10:30	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	03:35	Scranton	5h 40m	09:15	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
	Bus	06:40	Scranton Bus Station	7h 10m	13:50	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 17:44 EST.

Get from Scranton to Philadelphia

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 6 hours 55 minutes, and with fares starting at just £23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

25bus per day

6h 55mAverage duration

106 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,356 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,378 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87378 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at £23

Greyhound Scranton Philadelphia recent customer reviews

last time my greyhound bus from scranton to philadelphia did not come at all and i had to take a martz bus later so i was very anxious about this trip. however on this occasion the bus was there so i could board early and left promptly to arrive in philadelphia on time.

Eryn M.

11 October 2019

Really relaxing smooth trip!

Colleen D.

14 May 2018

Amtrak

4/55,591 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Scranton and Philadelphia?

Stops in Scranton

A - Scranton Bus Station

Stops in Philadelphia

A - Philadelphia Airport

B - Independence Travel Center

C - #2842 St.Vincent St

D - Bus Station

E - Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS

F - NRG SEPTA Station

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Scranton to Philadelphia, PA

How far is Philadelphia from Scranton by coach?
The distance between Scranton and Philadelphia by coach is approximately 104 miles (168 km).
Is there a way to reach Philadelphia from Scranton without a car?
The best way to go from Scranton to Philadelphia without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

15/11

£26

16/11

£30

Today

£29

18/11

£29

19/11

£23

20/11

£24

21/11

£29

22/11

£29

The cheapest trip from Scranton to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on 19 Nov 2025 with a price of £23

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Scranton to Philadelphia, PA as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £23 to £92 for a bus ticket from Scranton to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £23, which is on 2025-11-19.

Usually Amtrak, FlixBus 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.