What is the distance between Newark and Scranton?

The distance separating Newark and Scranton is 91 miles (146 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Newark to Scranton?

If you're headed to Scranton from Newark, chances are that your bus will leave from Penn Station and arrive at Scranton Bus Station. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Newark to Scranton from $25 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Newark to Scranton on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	12:35am	Newark Penn Station	2h 10m	2:45am	Scranton	CheapestFastest
	Bus	4:30am	Newark Penn Station	4h	8:30am	Scranton Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 1:30 PM EST.

Get from Newark to Scranton

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 4 hours and with fares starting at just $31, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

4hAverage Duration

92 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,360 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.

FlixBus Newark Scranton recent customer reviews

Amazing Service

Yakobus P.

March 22, 2023

Greyhound

3.5/587,379 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 Newark Scranton recent customer reviews

Bus left early causing me to get a ride from NY to make it in time.

Romunda V. B.

April 1, 2019

Very good travel!

Wilmer C.

March 31, 2019

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

Where are the popular stops in Newark and Scranton?

Stops in Newark

A - Penn Station

B - Newark Liberty International Airport

Stops in Scranton

A - Scranton Bus Station

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Newark, NJ to Scranton by bus

What is the distance between Newark and Scranton?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Newark to Scranton?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/16

$29

11/17

$30

Today

$32

11/19

$25

11/20

No data

11/21

$32

11/22

No data

11/23

$30

The cheapest trip from Newark, NJ to Scranton was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $25

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

You can expect to pay from $25 to $50 for a bus ticket from Newark, NJ to Scranton based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $25 which is on 2025-11-19.

Usually Greyhound 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.