The cheapest and fastest buses from New York, NY to Scranton, PA
Cheapest price
$40
Average price
$80
Fastest journey
2 h 15 m
Average duration
2 h 27 m
Buses per day
13
Distance
159 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from New York, NY to Scranton, PA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from New York, NY to Scranton, PA will cost around $80 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $40.
Of the 13 buses that leave New York, NY for Scranton, PA on Sat, Jan 17, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jan 17 the direct buses cover the 159 km distance in an average of 2 h 27 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 15 m .
On Sat, Jan 17 the slowest buses will take 2 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

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FlixBusNew York, NY to Scranton, PA Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Fullington Trailways | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 01:17PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 7h18 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $158 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $158 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 03:02PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 5h33 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $134 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $216 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 03:13PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 5h22 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $134 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 2h46 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $46 |
Live departures
New York, NY to Scranton, PA bus times
The table below shows live departures for New York, NY to Scranton, PA buses for today, Friday, January 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:10 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 2h20 | 1:30 PM Scranton, Lackawanna Transit Center | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:00 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 2h35 | 3:35 PM Scranton, Fellows Street / Meridian Avenue, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:00 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 2h20 | 4:20 PM Scranton, Fellows Street / Meridian Avenue, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:00 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 2h45 | 9:45 PM Scranton, Fellows Street / Meridian Avenue, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
97 Silver Meteor · 8208 AMTRAK | 7:30 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 6h05 | 1:35 AM Scranton, PA | 1 transfer | |
85 Northeast Regional · 8208 AMTRAK | 8:05 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 5h30 | 1:35 AM Scranton, PA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 9:00 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 2h50 | 11:50 PM Scranton, Fellows Street / Meridian Avenue, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from New York, NY to Scranton, PA
Buses from New York, NY to Scranton, PA run on average 8 times per day, taking around 3h 8m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $23 (€19) if you book in advance.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 03:35, the last at 22:50. The fastest bus covers the 98 miles (159 km) distance in 2h 20m.
Distance 98 miles (159 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price $23 (€19) |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 2h 20m |
First bus 03:35 |
Last bus 22:50 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from New York, NY to Scranton, PA start from as low as $23 (€19) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $44 (€36) depending on the train type and class.
Journey Duration & Frequency
- On average there are 8 daily trains from New York, NY to Scranton, PA with 6 direct service.
- The fastest trains can take as little as 2h 20m but the average duration is 3h 8m
Train Operators
- Travel from New York, NY to Scranton, PA with FlixBus, Greyhound, Martz Bus, and Trailways
- The most booked train company for this route on Omio is FlixBus.
Stations & Schedule
- Most trains depart from New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. and arrive in Scranton, Fellows Street / Meridian Avenue, PA
- First train typically departs at 03:35 AM and the last at 10:50 PM
Bus providers: FlixBus, Greyhound, Martz Bus, Trailways from New York, NY to Scranton, PAYou can travel by bus between New York, NY to Scranton, PA with FlixBus, Greyhound, Martz Bus, Trailways for as low as $23 (€19). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from New York, NY to Scranton, PA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from New York, NY to Scranton, PA by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Scranton, PA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Greyhound
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Greyhound
- You can cancel your ticket for a refund or exchange up to 24 hours before departure, for a cancellation fee applied.
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- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Greyhound
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs (11 kg) and one checked bag up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Greyhound
- $15 per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- Guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from New York, NY to Scranton, PA
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the station.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: M7, M20, M34 Metro: 1, 2, 3, A, C, E
- 05:00-01:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Starbucks (in the station)
- Auntie Anne's (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: M7, M20, M34A, M42, M104 Metro: A, C, E, 1, 2, 3, N, Q, R, W, 7
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