What is the distance between Scranton and Newark?

About 91 miles (146 km) separate Scranton and Newark.

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

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

Bus Scranton to Newark from $26 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Scranton to Newark on November 19
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
3:35am	Scranton	2h	5:35am	Newark Penn Station	CheapestFastest
6:00am	Scranton, PA	5h 1m	11:01am	Penn Station	No tags
6:00am	Scranton, PA	5h 1m	11:01am	Penn Station	No tags
6:00am	Scranton, PA	5h 54m	11:54am	Penn Station	No tags
6:00am	Scranton, PA	5h 54m	11:54am	Penn Station	No tags

Next departures for Scranton to Newark on November 20
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
3:35am	Scranton	2h	5:35am	Newark Penn Station	CheapestFastest
6:00am	Scranton, PA	5h 1m	11:01am	Penn Station	No tags
6:00am	Scranton, PA	5h 1m	11:01am	Penn Station	No tags
6:00am	Scranton, PA	5h 54m	11:54am	Penn Station	No tags
6:00am	Scranton, PA	5h 54m	11:54am	Penn Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Friday at 10:36 AM EST.

Get from Scranton to Newark

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 2 hours and with fares starting at just $31, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

2hAverage Duration

92 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,593 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

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.

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 Scranton Newark recent customer reviews

Very on time

Nicole S.

October 10, 2020

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Where are the popular stops in Scranton and Newark?

Stops in Scranton

A - Scranton Bus Station

Stops in Newark

A - Penn Station

B - Newark Liberty International Airport

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

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

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

$32

11/17

$37

Today

$34

11/19

$29

11/20

$42

11/21

$36

11/22

$36

11/23

$37

The cheapest trip from Scranton to Newark, NJ was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $29

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

You can expect to pay from $29 to $274 for a bus ticket from Scranton to Newark, NJ based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $29 which is on 2025-11-19.

Usually Amtrak 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.