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

The cheapest bus tickets from New York City to Reading start from $28. The average price for this route is around $38. 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 Reading?

The average bus trip duration from New York City to Reading is 3h 25m, covering a distance of 105 miles (169 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 2h 40m and is operated by OurBus .

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

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 11 buses available per day, including services from OurBus , FlixBus , Greyhound .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from New York City to Reading?

The earliest bus departs from New York City to Reading at 5:50am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.

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

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

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

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 3182 reviews.

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

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

Which bus company has the most timely service from New York City to Reading?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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 Reading?

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 Reading from $20 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for New York City to Reading on January 9
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	8:30pm	11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street)	3h 5m	11:35pm	518 Penn Street	Cheapest
	Bus	8:30pm	11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street)	2h 45m	11:15pm	N 5th Street Hwy	Fastest

Next departures for New York City to Reading on January 10
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:20pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	3h 20m	8:40pm	Reading (BARTA Transportation Center)	Cheapest
	Bus	10:30am	11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street)	2h 45m	1:15pm	N 5th Street Hwy	Fastest
	Bus	6:30am	11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street)	3h 25m	9:55am	518 Penn Street	No tags
	Bus	7:00am	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	3h 40m	10:40am	Reading (BARTA Transportation Center)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:50am	GW Bridge	4h 50m	10:40am	Reading (BARTA Transportation Center)	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Reading on January 11
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	7:00am	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	3h 40m	10:40am	Reading (BARTA Transportation Center)	Cheapest
	Bus	10:30am	11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street)	2h 45m	1:15pm	N 5th Street Hwy	Fastest
	Bus	2:30pm	11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street)	3h 15m	5:45pm	518 Penn Street	No tags
	Bus	2:15pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	3h 40m	5:55pm	Reading (BARTA Transportation Center)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:50am	GW Bridge	4h 50m	10:40am	Reading (BARTA Transportation Center)	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Reading on January 12
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:20pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	3h 20m	8:40pm	Reading (BARTA Transportation Center)	Cheapest
	Bus	10:30am	11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street)	2h 45m	1:15pm	N 5th Street Hwy	Fastest
	Bus	10:30am	11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street)	3h 5m	1:35pm	518 Penn Street	No tags
	Bus	7:00am	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	3h 40m	10:40am	Reading (BARTA Transportation Center)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:50am	GW Bridge	4h 50m	10:40am	Reading (BARTA Transportation Center)	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Reading on January 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:20pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	3h 20m	8:40pm	Reading (BARTA Transportation Center)	Cheapest
Bus	12:30pm	11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street)	2h 50m	3:20pm	N 5th Street Hwy	Fastest
Bus	12:30pm	11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street)	3h 5m	3:35pm	518 Penn Street	No tags
Bus	1:00pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	3h 40m	4:40pm	Reading (BARTA Transportation Center)	No tags
Bus	11:05am	Chinatown	5h 35m	4:40pm	Reading (BARTA Transportation Center)	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Reading on January 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:20pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	3h 20m	8:40pm	Reading (BARTA Transportation Center)	Cheapest
Bus	12:30pm	11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street)	2h 50m	3:20pm	N 5th Street Hwy	Fastest
Bus	12:30pm	11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street)	3h 5m	3:35pm	518 Penn Street	No tags
Bus	1:00pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	3h 40m	4:40pm	Reading (BARTA Transportation Center)	No tags
Bus	11:05am	Chinatown	5h 35m	4:40pm	Reading (BARTA Transportation Center)	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Reading on January 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:20pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	3h 20m	8:40pm	Reading (BARTA Transportation Center)	Cheapest
	Bus	8:30pm	11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street)	2h 45m	11:15pm	N 5th Street Hwy	Fastest
	Bus	10:30am	11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street)	3h 5m	1:35pm	518 Penn Street	No tags
	Bus	7:00am	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	3h 55m	10:55am	Reading (BARTA Transportation Center)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:50am	GW Bridge	5h 5m	10:55am	Reading (BARTA Transportation Center)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 10:18 AM EST.

Get from New York City to Reading

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 3 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $28, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11bus per day

3h 25mAverage Duration

105 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

OurBus

4/53,183 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

Users have expressed high satisfaction with their travel experiences, highlighting the cleanliness of the buses and professional demeanor of drivers. The seats were described as comfortable, and both pickup and drop-off points were convenient. Additionally, many noted that buses departed on time.

OurBus New York City Reading recent customer reviews

Very clean. Like new Driver so amiable n professional Seats comfortable Pickup spot in nyc easy to find Checkin flawless Drop off point by boscov convenient ( just wait inside out of the cold for Uber to arrive) A huge upgrade from the former Beiber Thanks Neg —> Bieber used to announce please no cell calls two very loud cell conversations for 10 min w profanity. A real bummer :( o my negative Bus left on time arrived on time

Richard K.

November 21, 2023

Was a good experience, but it would of been nice for the bus to let on passenger 20 minutes before due to cold weather conditions 🤔

Curlene P.

March 6, 2022

Excellent Service. The driver was very nice, but was not interact with the Passengers.

Cherrydale J.

June 7, 2019

FlixBus

3.5/511,976 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.

Greyhound

3.5/587,492 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from New York City to Reading, US 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 Reading?
The cheapest bus tickets from New York City to Reading start from $28. The average price for this route is around $38. 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 Reading?
The average bus trip duration from New York City to Reading is 3h 25m, covering a distance of 105 miles (169 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 2h 40m and is operated by OurBus.
Which bus companies service the New York City to Reading route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 11 buses available per day, including services from OurBus, FlixBus, Greyhound.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from New York City to Reading?
The earliest bus departs from New York City to Reading at 5:50am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from New York City to Reading?
A bus trip from New York City to Reading generates an estimated 4 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from New York City to Reading?
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 3182 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from New York City to Reading?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company OurBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.0.
Which bus company has the most timely service from New York City to Reading?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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 Reading?
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

01/07

$28

01/08

$40

Today

$32

01/10

$27

01/11

$29

01/12

$25

01/13

$22

01/14

$22

The cheapest trip from New York City to Reading, US was searched and found on Jan 13, 2026 with a price of $22

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 Reading, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $22 to $49 for a bus ticket from New York City to Reading, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $22 which is on 2026-01-13.

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.