With about 7 daily trips between New York City and Scranton, 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.
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.
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
2 out of 5 stars
Kevin G.
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.
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.
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
1 out of 5 stars
Alex S.
Bus was an hour late. Staff were unhelpful, didn’t know anything. We were not told anything. Driver was grouchy.
Frequently asked questions about traveling from New York City to Scranton by bus
How far is New York City from Scranton?
The distance separating New York City and Scranton is 99 miles (160 km).
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from New York City to Scranton?
Most of the buses traveling from New York City to Scranton leave from New York Port Authority and arrive at Scranton Bus Station. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
Best price found
11/24
$54
11/25
$137
Today
$115
11/27
$42
11/28
$38
11/29
$43
11/30
$50
12/01
$49
The cheapest trip from New York City to Scranton was searched and found on Nov 28, 2025 with a price of $38
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 $38 to $186 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 $38 which is on 2025-11-28.
Usually FlixBus 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.