How much is the bus ticket from New York City to Scranton?

The cheapest bus tickets from New York City to Scranton start from $39. The average price for this route is around $81. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

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

The average bus travel time from New York City to Scranton is 2h 55m, covering a distance of 157 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2h 15m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the New York City to Scranton route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 16 buses available per day, including services from OurBus , FlixBus , Greyhound .

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

The earliest bus departs from New York City to Scranton at 6:10am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from New York City to Scranton?

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

What is the best bus company from New York City to Scranton?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is OurBus , with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 3188 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from New York City to Scranton?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company OurBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.0.

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

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.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from New York City to Scranton?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is OurBus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Bus New York City to Scranton from $30 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for New York City to Scranton on January 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:10am	New York Port Authority	2h 20m	8:30am	Scranton Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	10:00pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	2h 15m	12:15am	Scranton	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:50pm	New York Port Authority	3h 55m	2:45am	Scranton	No tags
	Bus	8:00am	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	2h 35m	10:35am	Scranton	No tags
	Bus	4:00pm	New York, NY	2h 55m	6:55pm	Scranton, PA	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Scranton on January 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:10am	New York Port Authority	2h 20m	8:30am	Scranton Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	10:00pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	2h 15m	12:15am	Scranton	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:50pm	New York Port Authority	3h 55m	2:45am	Scranton	No tags
	Bus	8:00am	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	2h 35m	10:35am	Scranton	No tags
	Bus	2:00pm	New York, NY	2h 55m	4:55pm	Scranton, PA	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Scranton on January 31
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:10am	New York Port Authority	2h 20m	8:30am	Scranton Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	10:00pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	2h 15m	12:15am	Scranton	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:50pm	New York Port Authority	3h 55m	2:45am	Scranton	No tags
	Bus	8:00am	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	2h 35m	10:35am	Scranton	No tags
	Bus	6:00pm	New York, NY	2h 55m	8:55pm	Scranton, PA	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Scranton on February 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:10am	New York Port Authority	2h 20m	8:30am	Scranton Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	10:00pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	2h 15m	12:15am	Scranton	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:50pm	New York Port Authority	3h 55m	2:45am	Scranton	No tags
	Bus	8:00am	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	2h 35m	10:35am	Scranton	No tags
	Bus	1:00pm	New York, NY	2h 55m	3:55pm	Scranton, PA	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Scranton on February 2
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:10am	New York Port Authority	2h 20m	8:30am	Scranton Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	10:00pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	2h 15m	12:15am	Scranton	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:50pm	New York Port Authority	3h 55m	2:45am	Scranton	No tags
	Bus	8:00am	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	2h 35m	10:35am	Scranton	No tags
	Bus	10:00am	New York, NY	2h 55m	12:55pm	Scranton, PA	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Scranton on February 3
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:10am	New York Port Authority	2h 20m	8:30am	Scranton Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	10:00pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	2h 15m	12:15am	Scranton	Fastest
Bus	8:00am	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	2h 35m	10:35am	Scranton	No tags
Bus	2:00pm	New York, NY	2h 55m	4:55pm	Scranton, PA	No tags
Bus	9:00am	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	2h 20m	11:20am	Scranton	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 6:57 PM EST.

Get from New York City to Scranton

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 2 hours 55 minutes, and with fares starting at just $39, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

16bus per day

2h 55mAverage Duration

157 kmDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

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

Stops in New York City

A
New York Port Authority
40-42, 625 8th Ave, New York, NY 10018, USA
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B
GW Bridge
4211 Broadway, New York, NY 10033, USA
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C
Chinatown
122 Allen St, New York, NY 10002-3004
D
11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street)
428-436 11th Ave, Stop across from Javits Convention Center, New York, NY 10018, USA
Visit page
E
Chinatown - E Broadway
127 E Broadway, New York, NY 10002, USA
Visit page
F
34th St & 9th Ave
367 W 34th St, New York, NY 10001, USA

Stops in Scranton

A
Scranton Bus Station
23 Lackawanna Ave, Scranton, PA 18503, USA

Compare bus companies

OurBus

4/53,188 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

Wi‑Fi3

FlixBus

3.5/512,160 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi2.7

Based on 12160 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 $39

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.

July 5, 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.

September 11, 2023

Greyhound

3.5/587,518 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.4

Wi‑Fi2.5

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 $39

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.

July 18, 2019

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

Mindy H.

July 3, 2018

Excellent driver.

Richard G.

April 15, 2025

US bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from New York City to Scranton by bus

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

How much is the bus ticket from New York City to Scranton?
The cheapest bus tickets from New York City to Scranton start from $39. The average price for this route is around $81. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from New York City to Scranton?
The average bus travel time from New York City to Scranton is 2h 55m, covering a distance of 157 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2h 15m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the New York City to Scranton route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 16 buses available per day, including services from OurBus, FlixBus, Greyhound.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from New York City to Scranton?
The earliest bus departs from New York City to Scranton at 6:10am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from New York City to Scranton?
A bus trip from New York City to Scranton generates an estimated 4 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from New York City to Scranton?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is OurBus, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 3188 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from New York City to Scranton?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company OurBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.0.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from New York City to Scranton?
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.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from New York City to Scranton?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is OurBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 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

01-25

$48

01-26

$52

Today

$46

01-28

$40

01-29

$37

01-30

$37

01-31

$35

02-01

$35

The cheapest trip from New York City to Scranton was searched and found on Feb 1, 2026 with a price of $35

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 $35 to $72 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 $35 which is on 2026-02-01.

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.