Bus from Philadelphia, PA to Scranton: Tickets & Timetables

Next bus departures

Next departures from Philadelphia to Scranton on 7 December
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
199 Spring Garden St.
Scranton Bus StationCheapest
AmtrakBus
30th Street Station
Scranton, PAFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Bus
199 Spring Garden St.
ScrantonNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
199 Spring Garden St.
Scranton Bus StationNo tags
FlixBusBus
Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St
ScrantonNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 1:26 PM EST.

Get from Philadelphia to Scranton

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 6 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 532, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

18bus per day
6h 40mAverage duration
168 kmDistance
4kgCO₂ emissions

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

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

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Philadelphia to Scranton?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Philadelphia to Scranton start at R 532. The average price for this route is around R 1 001. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus journey from Philadelphia to Scranton?

    The average bus journey time from Philadelphia to Scranton is 6h 40m, covering a distance of 168 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 2h 50m and is operated by Amtrak.

  3. Which bus companies service the Philadelphia to Scranton route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 18 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Greyhound, Amtrak.

  4. What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Philadelphia to Scranton?

    The earliest bus departs from Philadelphia to Scranton at 00:20. And the latest bus departs at 22:30.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Philadelphia to Scranton?

    A bus trip from Philadelphia to Scranton produces an estimated 4 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

  6. What is the best bus company from Philadelphia to Scranton?

    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 5627 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Philadelphia to Scranton?

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

  8. Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Philadelphia to Scranton?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Philadelphia to Scranton?

    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
04/12
R 902
05/12
R 1 093
Today
R 1 128
07/12
R 556
08/12
R 451
09/12
R 425
10/12
R 408
11/12
R 425
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Scranton was searched and found on 10 Dec 2025 with a price of R 408

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

You can expect to pay from R 408 to R 1 579 for a bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Scranton based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 408, which is on 2025-12-10.

Usually Amtrak 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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