What is the distance between Newark and Scranton?

The distance between Newark and Scranton is around 146 km (91 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Newark to Scranton?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Penn Station, in Newark, and end it at Scranton Bus Station, in Scranton.

Bus Newark to Scranton from $38 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Newark to Scranton on November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	12:35am	Newark Penn Station	2h 10m	2:45am	Scranton	CheapestFastest
	Bus	4:30am	Newark Penn Station	4h	8:30am	Scranton Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Newark to Scranton on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	12:35am	Newark Penn Station	2h 10m	2:45am	Scranton	CheapestFastest
	Bus	4:30am	Newark Penn Station	4h	8:30am	Scranton Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 1:43 PM EST.

Get from Newark to Scranton

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 4 hours, and with fares starting at just $44, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

4hAverage Duration

147 kmDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,366 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,382 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87382 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 WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $47

Greyhound Newark Scranton recent customer reviews

Bus left early causing me to get a ride from NY to make it in time.

Romunda V. B.

April 1, 2019

Very good travel!

Wilmer C.

March 31, 2019

Fullington

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Where are the popular stops in Newark and Scranton?

Stops in Newark

A - Penn Station

B - Newark Liberty International Airport

Stops in Scranton

A - Scranton Bus Station

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Newark, NJ to Scranton by bus

What is the distance between Newark and Scranton?
The distance between Newark and Scranton is around 146 km (91 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Newark to Scranton?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Penn Station, in Newark, and end it at Scranton Bus Station, in Scranton.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-16

$41

11-17

$43

Today

$46

11-19

$49

11-20

No data

11-21

$46

11-22

No data

11-23

$43

The cheapest trip from Newark, NJ to Scranton was searched and found on Nov 16, 2025 with a price of $41

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

You can expect to pay from $41 to $72 for a bus ticket from Newark, NJ to Scranton based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $43 which is on 2025-11-23.

Usually Greyhound 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.