The cheapest and fastest coaches from New York, NY to Scranton, PA
Cheapest price
£23
Average price
£28
Fastest journey
2 h 15 m
Average duration
2 h 39 m
Buses per day
7
Distance
159 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from New York, NY to Scranton, 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 Scranton, PA will cost around £28 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £23.
Of the 7 buses that leave New York, NY for Scranton, PA every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 159 km distance in an average of 2 h 39 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 15 m .
The slowest buses will take 3 h 15 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.
14:003h15New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY17:15Scranton, Lackawanna Transit Center£231One-way0 changes
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FlixBus19:504h15New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY0:05Scranton, Fellows Street / Meridian Avenue, PA£241One-way1 change
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FlixBus20:004h05New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station0:05Scranton, Fellows Street / Meridian Avenue, PA£241One-way1 change
6:102h20New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY8:30Scranton, Lackawanna Transit Center£251One-way0 changes
FlixBus9:002h20New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.11:20Scranton, Fellows Street / Meridian Avenue, PA£281One-way0 changes
FlixBus22:002h15New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.0:15Scranton, Fellows Street / Meridian Avenue, PA£371One-way0 changes
FlixBus9:002h20New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.11:20Scranton, Fellows Street / Meridian Avenue, PA£281One-way0 changes
6:102h20New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY8:30Scranton, Lackawanna Transit Center£251One-way0 changes
FlixBus21:003h05New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.0:05Scranton, Fellows Street / Meridian Avenue, PA£351One-way0 changes
14:003h15New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY17:15Scranton, Lackawanna Transit Center£231One-way0 changes
Live departures
New York, NY to Scranton, PA bus times
The table below shows live departures for New York, NY to Scranton, PA coaches for today, Monday 15 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:10 New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 2h20 | 8:30 Scranton, Lackawanna Transit Center | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:00 New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 2h20 | 11:20 Scranton, Fellows Street / Meridian Avenue, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:00 New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 3h15 | 17:15 Scranton, Lackawanna Transit Center | 0 changesdirect | |
97 Silver Meteor · 8208 AMTRAK | 14:30 Penn Station, New York, NY | 6h05 | 20:35 Scranton, PA | 1 change | |
85 Northeast Regional · 8208 AMTRAK | 15:05 Penn Station, New York, NY | 5h30 | 20:35 Scranton, PA | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 22:00 New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 2h15 | 0:15 Scranton, Fellows Street / Meridian Avenue, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
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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 9 times per day, taking around 3h 8m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £18 if you book in advance.
There are 7 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 02:35, the last at 22:50. The fastest coach covers the 159 km distance in 2h 20m.
Distance 159 km |
Average bus duration 3h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 2h 20m |
First bus 2:35 |
Last bus 22:50 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 28 days |
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 £18. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: New York, NY to Scranton, PA coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from New York, NY to Scranton, 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 Scranton, PA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Greyhound
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Greyhound
- You can cancel your ticket for a refund or exchange up to 24 hours before departure, for a cancellation fee applied.
- 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
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs (11 kg) and one checked bag up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Greyhound
- $15 per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in New York, NY and 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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