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Reading Public Museum
Museum and planetarium with science, archaeology and local history displays, plus family-friendly hands-on learning.
Cheapest price on 21 Oct
£26
Average ticket price on 21 Oct
£27
Fastest journey on 21 Oct
3 h 20 m
Average journey duration on 21 Oct
4 h 34 m
Buses on 21 Oct
5
Distance
168 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from New York, NY to Reading, PA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from New York, NY to Reading, PA will cost around £27 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £26.
On Wed 21 Oct, we found 5 buses from New York, NY to Reading, PA, including 2 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 168 km distance in an average of 4 h 34 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 20 m .
The slowest buses will take 5 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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FlixBus · FlixBusBuses from New York, NY to Reading, PA run on average 11 times per day, taking around 3h 37m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £16 if you book in advance.
There are 4 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 03:05, the last at 21:30. The fastest coach covers the 168 km distance in 3h 5m.
Distance 168 km |
Average bus duration 3h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 3h 5m |
First bus 3:05 |
Last bus 21:30 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 14 days |
The table below shows live departures for New York, NY to Reading, PA coaches for today, Tuesday 20 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:00 New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 5h45 | 16:45 Reading, BARTA Transportation Center, PA | 1 change | |
+ FlixBus | 11:35 New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 5h10 | 16:45 Reading, BARTA Transportation Center, PA | 1 change | |
+ FlixBus | 11:55 New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 4h50 | 16:45 Reading, BARTA Transportation Center, PA | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 13:00 New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 3h45 | 16:45 Reading, BARTA Transportation Center, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:20 New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 3h20 | 20:40 Reading, BARTA Transportation Center, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
+ FlixBus | 19:50 New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 5h20 | 1:10 Reading, BARTA Transportation Center, PA | 1 change | |
+ FlixBus | 19:50 New York, W 37th Street / 7th Ave (Sprinter Bus Drop Off), NY | 5h20 | 1:10 Reading, BARTA Transportation Center, PA | 1 change | |
+ FlixBus | 20:00 New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 5h10 | 1:10 Reading, BARTA Transportation Center, PA | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 21:31 New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 3h39 | 1:10 Reading, BARTA Transportation Center, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
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Discover the best of Reading, PA — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Reading, PA trip today.
Museum and planetarium with science, archaeology and local history displays, plus family-friendly hands-on learning.
Former medical college museum featuring Civil War material, local history and the notable mummy exhibit in West Reading.
Local history museum preserving Berks County heritage through artefacts, archives and changing exhibitions in a historic building.
Popular mountain overlook road and terrace area offering broad views of Reading and easy access to the Pagoda.
Major urban park with museum grounds, walking paths, gardens and open lawns close to central cultural attractions.
Lively downtown arts district centred on studios, galleries and events, ideal for a creative walk through Reading.
Pennsylvania Dutch chicken pot pie is a thick noodle stew with chicken and vegetables, long tied to Berks County home cooking and church suppers.
Shoofly pie is a molasses crumb pie from Pennsylvania Dutch baking, valued for its rich sweet flavour and deep regional heritage.
Lebanon bologna is a smoky, fermented cured beef sausage popular across south-eastern Pennsylvania, often served in sandwiches or on snack boards.
Popular market stop for handmade soft pretzels, a regional staple, with quick counter service inside Fairgrounds Farmers Market.
Established downtown restaurant known for steaks, seafood and classic American dishes in a polished, traditional setting.
Well-known brewpub pouring house beers with burgers, sandwiches and hearty pub fare in a lively casual setting.
Reading is moderate for US travel, with fairly average hotel rates, casual dining costs, and low local transport spend compared with larger nearby cities.
Tip 15-20% in restaurants. Round up or add 10% for taxis. Tipping is optional in cafés, though $1-2 is common for good service.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from New York, NY to Reading, PA by coach. 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 coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Reading, PA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most New York, NY to Reading, PA buses use the New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. to station pair. Use this guide to compare New York, NY and Reading, PA bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. is 4 km from New York city centre. Public transport options include:
New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility and WC.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the station.
Available at New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.: Elevators, ramps.
New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station is 16 km from New York city centre. Public transport options include:
New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several eateries within the station including fast food.
Wi-Fi is available at New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station. ATMs are available at New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station.
Ticket office support is available at New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station.
Available at New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station: Elevators and ramps available for accessibility.
New York, Port Authority Bus Station is 4 km from New York city centre. Public transport options include:
New York, Port Authority Bus Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Starbucks (in the station), Auntie Anne's (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and throughout the station.
Ticket office support is available at New York, Port Authority Bus Station.
Available at New York, Port Authority Bus Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at New York, Port Authority Bus Station: Elevators, ramps.
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