What is the distance between Allentown and Reading?

The distance separating Allentown and Reading is 26 miles (42 km).

Bus Allentown to Reading from $9 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Allentown to Reading on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:40pm	112 N 6th St	1h	8:40pm	Reading (BARTA Transportation Center)	Cheapest
Bus	2:30pm	4440 Hamilton Blvd	50m	3:20pm	N 5th Street Hwy	Fastest
Bus	2:30pm	4440 Hamilton Blvd	1h 5m	3:35pm	518 Penn Street	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 5:40 AM EST.

Get from Allentown to Reading

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 hour and with fares starting at just $16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

1hAverage Duration

25 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

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OurBus

4/53,148 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

With about 4 daily trips between Allentown and Reading, Ourbus offers competitive fares, clean and comfortable intercity bus travel. Their buses have free WiFi, clean bathrooms, complimentary bottled water, extra legroom and power outlets. They are known for providing excellent customer service, reflecting one of the industry's highest review rates. OurBus does not charge fees to reschedule tickets, which can be changed up to 30 minutes before travel time.

OurBus Allentown Reading recent customer reviews

I don't understand why it was so hard for me to get the right time.

Jeffrey Lee B.

May 24, 2024

FlixBus

3.5/511,367 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Amtrak

4/55,593 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Allentown to Reading, US by bus

What is the distance between Allentown and Reading?

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

Best price found

11/16

$10

11/17

$9

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11/19

$9

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11/23

$12

The cheapest trip from Allentown to Reading, US was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $9

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

You can expect to pay from $9 to $19 for a bus ticket from Allentown to Reading, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $9 which is on 2025-11-19.