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

The cheapest bus tickets from New York City to Scranton start from $24. The average price for this route is around $54. 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 Scranton?

The average bus trip duration from New York City to Scranton is 2h 55m, covering a distance of 99 miles (159 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 2h 20m and is operated by FlixBus .

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

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 16 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 Scranton?

The earliest bus departs from New York City to Scranton at 6:10am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.

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

A bus trip from New York City to Scranton 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 Scranton?

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 3169 reviews.

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

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 Scranton?

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 Scranton?

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 Scranton from $21 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for New York City to Scranton on December 16
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	4:00pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	2h 50m	6:50pm	Scranton	Cheapest
	6:10am	New York Port Authority	2h 20m	8:30am	Scranton Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	10:50pm	New York Port Authority	3h 55m	2:45am	Scranton	No tags
	8:00am	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	2h 35m	10:35am	Scranton	No tags
	10:00pm	New York, NY	2h 55m	12:55am	Scranton, PA	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Scranton on December 17
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	6:10am	New York Port Authority	2h 20m	8:30am	Scranton Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	10:50pm	New York Port Authority	3h 55m	2:45am	Scranton	No tags
	8:00am	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	2h 35m	10:35am	Scranton	No tags
	8:00pm	New York, NY	2h 55m	10:55pm	Scranton, PA	No tags
	2:00pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	2h 45m	4:45pm	Scranton	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Scranton on December 18
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	6:10am	New York Port Authority	2h 20m	8:30am	Scranton Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	10:50pm	New York Port Authority	3h 55m	2:45am	Scranton	No tags
	8:00am	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	2h 35m	10:35am	Scranton	No tags
	8:00am	New York, NY	2h 55m	10:55am	Scranton, PA	No tags
	9:00am	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	2h 20m	11:20am	Scranton	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Scranton on December 19
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	6:10am	New York Port Authority	2h 20m	8:30am	Scranton Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	10:50pm	New York Port Authority	3h 55m	2:45am	Scranton	No tags
	8:00am	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	2h 35m	10:35am	Scranton	No tags
	12:00pm	New York, NY	2h 55m	2:55pm	Scranton, PA	No tags
	9:00am	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	2h 20m	11:20am	Scranton	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Scranton on December 20
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	6:10am	New York Port Authority	2h 20m	8:30am	Scranton Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	10:50pm	New York Port Authority	3h 55m	2:45am	Scranton	No tags
	8:00am	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	2h 35m	10:35am	Scranton	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	3:01pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	5h 34m	8:35pm	Scranton, PA	No tags
	2:00pm	New York, NY	2h 55m	4:55pm	Scranton, PA	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Scranton on December 21
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	6:10am	New York Port Authority	2h 20m	8:30am	Scranton Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	10:50pm	New York Port Authority	3h 55m	2:45am	Scranton	No tags
	8:00am	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	2h 35m	10:35am	Scranton	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	3:01pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	5h 34m	8:35pm	Scranton, PA	No tags
	8:00pm	New York, NY	2h 55m	10:55pm	Scranton, PA	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Scranton on December 22
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:00pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	2h 45m	12:45am	Scranton	Cheapest
	6:10am	New York Port Authority	2h 20m	8:30am	Scranton Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	10:50pm	New York Port Authority	3h 55m	2:45am	Scranton	No tags
	8:00am	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	2h 35m	10:35am	Scranton	No tags
	10:00am	New York, NY	2h 55m	12:55pm	Scranton, PA	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Scranton on December 23
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	6:10am	New York Port Authority	2h 20m	8:30am	Scranton Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	10:50pm	New York Port Authority	3h 55m	2:45am	Scranton	No tags
	8:00am	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	2h 35m	10:35am	Scranton	No tags
	4:00pm	New York, NY	2h 55m	6:55pm	Scranton, PA	No tags
	9:00am	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	2h 20m	11:20am	Scranton	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:56 PM EST.

Get from New York City to Scranton

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 2 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $24, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

16bus per day

2h 55mAverage Duration

99 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in New York City and Scranton?

Stops in New York City

A
New York Port Authority
40-42, 625 8th Ave, New York, NY 10018, USA
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B
GW Bridge
4211 Broadway, New York, NY 10033, USA
Visit page
C
Chinatown
122 Allen St, New York, NY 10002-3004
D
11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street)
428-436 11th Ave, Stop across from Javits Convention Center, New York, NY 10018, USA
Visit page
E
Chinatown - E Broadway
127 E Broadway, New York, NY 10002, USA
Visit page
F
34th St & 9th Ave
367 W 34th St, New York, NY 10001, USA

Stops in Scranton

A
Scranton Bus Station
23 Lackawanna Ave, Scranton, PA 18503, USA

Compare bus companies

OurBus

4/53,172 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

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

3.5/511,625 reviews

Staff4.2

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.

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

Kevin G.

July 5, 2025

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.

Joseph M.

September 11, 2023

Greyhound

3.5/587,433 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.

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

Alex S.

July 18, 2019

Bus was an hour late. Staff were unhelpful, didn’t know anything. We were not told anything. Driver was grouchy.

Mindy H.

July 3, 2018

Excellent driver.

Richard G.

April 15, 2025

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from New York City to Scranton 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 Scranton?
The cheapest bus tickets from New York City to Scranton start from $24. The average price for this route is around $54. 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 Scranton?
The average bus trip duration from New York City to Scranton is 2h 55m, covering a distance of 99 miles (159 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 2h 20m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the New York City to Scranton route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 16 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 Scranton?
The earliest bus departs from New York City to Scranton at 6:10am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from New York City to Scranton?
A bus trip from New York City to Scranton 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 Scranton?
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 3169 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from New York City to Scranton?
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 Scranton?
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 Scranton?
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

12/14

$46

12/15

$42

Today

$35

12/17

$29

12/18

$28

12/19

$29

12/20

$29

12/21

$31

The cheapest trip from New York City to Scranton was searched and found on Dec 18, 2025 with a price of $28

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 $28 to $54 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 $28 which is on 2025-12-18.

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.