How much does a bus ticket from New York City to Scranton cost?

The bus ticket price from New York City to Scranton starts at R 383. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from New York City to Scranton is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from New York City to Scranton?

The average travel time between New York City and Scranton is around 2h 46m, although the fastest bus will take about 1h 46m. This is the time it takes to travel the 160 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between New York City and Scranton?

The number of buses from New York City to Scranton can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 10 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from New York City to Scranton by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from New York City to Scranton?

When taking the bus from New York City to Scranton, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, Greyhound, OurBus.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from New York City to Scranton?

Buses travelling between New York City and Scranton leave from New York Port Authority or Chinatown and arrive at Scranton Bus Station.

Bus New York City to Scranton from R 393 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from New York City to Scranton on 6 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	23:59	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	2h 46m	02:45	Scranton	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	22:50	New York Port Authority	3h 55m	02:45	Scranton	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	22:35	GW Bridge	4h 10m	02:45	Scranton	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Scranton on 7 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	16:00	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	2h 50m	18:50	Scranton	Cheapest
	06:10	New York Port Authority	2h 20m	08:30	Scranton Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	22:50	New York Port Authority	3h 55m	02:45	Scranton	No tags
	08:00	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	2h 35m	10:35	Scranton	No tags
	16:00	New York, NY	2h 55m	18:55	Scranton, PA	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Scranton on 8 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	06:10	New York Port Authority	2h 20m	08:30	Scranton Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	22:50	New York Port Authority	3h 55m	02:45	Scranton	No tags
	08:00	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	2h 35m	10:35	Scranton	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	15:01	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	5h 34m	20:35	Scranton, PA	No tags
	18:00	New York, NY	2h 55m	20:55	Scranton, PA	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Scranton on 9 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	06:10	New York Port Authority	2h 20m	08:30	Scranton Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	22:50	New York Port Authority	3h 55m	02:45	Scranton	No tags
	08:00	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	2h 35m	10:35	Scranton	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	15:01	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	5h 34m	20:35	Scranton, PA	No tags
	13:00	New York, NY	2h 55m	15:55	Scranton, PA	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Scranton on 10 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	06:10	New York Port Authority	2h 20m	08:30	Scranton Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	22:50	New York Port Authority	3h 55m	02:45	Scranton	No tags
	08:00	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	2h 35m	10:35	Scranton	No tags
	16:00	New York, NY	2h 55m	18:55	Scranton, PA	No tags
	09:00	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	2h 20m	11:20	Scranton	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Scranton on 11 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	06:10	New York Port Authority	2h 20m	08:30	Scranton Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	22:50	New York Port Authority	3h 55m	02:45	Scranton	No tags
	08:00	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	2h 35m	10:35	Scranton	No tags
	08:00	New York, NY	2h 55m	10:55	Scranton, PA	No tags
	09:00	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	2h 20m	11:20	Scranton	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Scranton on 12 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	06:10	New York Port Authority	2h 20m	08:30	Scranton Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	22:50	New York Port Authority	3h 55m	02:45	Scranton	No tags
	08:00	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	2h 35m	10:35	Scranton	No tags
	16:00	New York, NY	2h 55m	18:55	Scranton, PA	No tags
	16:00	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	2h 50m	18:50	Scranton	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Scranton on 13 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	06:10	New York Port Authority	2h 20m	08:30	Scranton Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	22:50	New York Port Authority	3h 55m	02:45	Scranton	No tags
	08:00	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	2h 35m	10:35	Scranton	No tags
	10:00	New York, NY	2h 55m	12:55	Scranton, PA	No tags
	09:00	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	2h 20m	11:20	Scranton	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 10:44 AM EST.

Get from New York City to Scranton

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 2 hours 46 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 383, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10bus per day

2h 46mAverage duration

159 kmDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

Bus New York City to Scranton: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceR 601

Average bus trip duration2h 46m

Number of daily buses10

Earliest bus departure05:50

Distance159 km

Latest bus departure23:59

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511 204 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Based on 11204 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. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at R 511

FlixBus New York City Scranton recent customer reviews

The bus ride was great. The driver was very friendly and even had bottles of water for the customers, however the bus arrived in new your at 11:30 instead of 10 p.m

Kevin G.

5 July 2025

My assigned seat was wet and there was no other seats available. The driver forced me to sit in a wet seat for over 2 hrs.

Joseph M.

11 September 2023

Greyhound

3.5/587 354 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

According to 13 reviews, Greyhound received a 3.6-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness, but some complained about the value for money. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at R 501

Greyhound New York City Scranton recent customer reviews

WiFi did not work. Air conditioning did not work. Power outlets did not work. Seats were visibly dirty. Overall bad experience

Alex S.

18 July 2019

Bus was an hour late. Staff were unhelpful, didn’t know anything. We were not told anything. Driver was grouchy.

Mindy H.

3 July 2018

Excellent driver.

Richard G.

15 April 2025

OurBus

4/53 142 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi3.1

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

New York City to Scranton Bus

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Where are the popular stops in New York City and Scranton?

Stops in New York City

A - New York Port Authority

B - Chinatown

C - GW Bridge

D - 11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street)

E - Chinatown - E Broadway

F - 34th St & 9th Ave

Stops in Scranton

A - Scranton Bus Station

Frequently asked questions on the trip New York City - Scranton

How much does a bus ticket from New York City to Scranton cost?
The bus ticket price from New York City to Scranton starts at R 383. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from New York City to Scranton is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from New York City to Scranton?
The average travel time between New York City and Scranton is around 2h 46m, although the fastest bus will take about 1h 46m. This is the time it takes to travel the 160 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between New York City and Scranton?
The number of buses from New York City to Scranton can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 10 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from New York City to Scranton by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from New York City to Scranton?
When taking the bus from New York City to Scranton, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, Greyhound, OurBus.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from New York City to Scranton?
Buses travelling between New York City and Scranton leave from New York Port Authority or Chinatown and arrive at Scranton Bus Station.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

04/11

R 642

05/11

R 624

Today

R 553

07/11

R 491

08/11

R 535

09/11

R 491

10/11

R 446

11/11

R 419

The cheapest trip from New York City to Scranton was searched and found on 11 Nov 2025 with a price of R 419

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

You can expect to pay from R 419 to R 1 159 for a bus ticket from New York City to Scranton based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 419, which is on 2025-11-11.

Usually OurBus, 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.

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Did you know?

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

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