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Journey Information
There are 2 intercity coaches per day from Scranton to Allentown. Traveling by coach from Scranton to Allentown usually takes around 2 hours and 37 minutes, but the fastest Martz coach can make the trip in just one hour and 40 minutes.
| Distance | 56 mi (90 km) |
| Shortest duration | 1h 40m |
| Cheapest price | £18.25 |
| Trips per day | 2 |
| Most frequent service | Greyhound |
| Coach lines | 3 |
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Coaches from Scranton to Allentown
- Amtrak Thruway: 1 daily coaches from £33
- Greyhound: 1 daily coaches from £18
- Martz: 1 daily coaches from £30
How much is a coach ticket from Scranton to Allentown?
£20.26 is the average price of a bus ticket from Scranton to Allentown. Taking a bus is an affordable way to make this trip. It’s easy to find a bus ticket at this price or lower when you use Wanderu to book your trip online in advance of your travel date.
Average prices by travel date
Over the next four weeks, the average price of bus tickets from Scranton to Allentown is expected to be between £18 and £23. The cheapest day to travel in the next month is 5 June 2024, when tickets are available for 5 June 2024. The cheapest bus tickets available in the next week start at just £19.
Monthly average prices
The lowest bus ticket prices on this route can usually be found in May. That’s when the average price of a bus ticket is expected to be just £20 – the lowest of the year.
Alternatively, if you plan to travel from Scranton to Allentown in September, expect to spend more on your bus trip, as the average ticket price may surge to £28 at that time of year. However, if you book your trip ahead of time, you can still score a ticket at a lower price.
What coach companies travel from Scranton to Allentown?
There are 3 bus lines from Scranton to Allentown available for you to search and compare on Wanderu. Each of these companies only runs one bus per day. The following table helps you compare your available choices:
| Coach | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak Thruway | 1 | 1h 41m | £33.47 |
| Greyhound | 1 | 2h 41m | £20.96 |
| Martz | 1 | 1h 41m | £30.16 |
Amtrak Thruway, also known as Amtrak Thruway Motorcoach, is a system of intercity passenger buses operated by Amtrak to connect train stations to areas that are not served by the carrier’s railroads. On the bus, passengers can enjoy comfortable reclining seats with leg rests and access to onboard restroom facilities. Amtrak Thruway bus tickets from Scranton to Allentown start at £33. On average, there are 1 Amtrak Thruway bus trips on this route every day.
Greyhound is the largest nationwide coach carrier in the United States, offering cheap, safe and reliable service across the country. Greyhound has become a household name, serving over 16 million passengers per year with daily trips to over 2,400 destinations. Greyhound performs about 1 bus trips from Scranton to Allentown every day, with the average journey taking around 2 hours and 41 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Allentown usually start from £18.
Book Martz from Scranton to Allentown from £30. There are 1 Martz schedules from Scranton to Allentown and you can expect on average to pay for a Martz ticket to Allentown. In Scranton, Martz departs to Allentown from Lackawanna Transit Center and no other station. In Allentown, Martz arrives at Allentown LANTA and no other station.
An average trip on Martz from Scranton to Allentown takes 1 hours and 41 minutes , while the fastest available Martz trip will get you to Allentown in 1 hours and 40 minutes .
On weekends, Martz offers 1 trip per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway to Allentown.
Frequently Asked Questions
The coach takes an average of 2 hours and 37 minutes to cover the 56 miles from Scranton to Allentown. However, the fastest coach only takes an hour and 40 minutes. It's the perfect amount of time to take a nap, get some work done, or watch a movie. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
"Tuesday is usually the day of the week when coaches are busiest. If you are planning to travel on a Tuesday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Monday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. For a less crowded trip, try to book your coach travel for the beginning of the week."
The first coach leaves at 06:00 and the last coach leaves at 17:00. To see the times for all coaches from Scranton to Allentown, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are usually only 2 coaches per day from Scranton to Allentown. Both of these are direct coaches, meaning that you do not have to worry about transferring coaches at any point during your trip.
City Information
Scranton
You might know Scranton from the award-winning documentary that took place there, The Office. But Scranton is much more than paper and beet farms.
The Steamtown National Historic Site is a little museum dedicated to steam engines and their role in the economy of the United States throughout the nineteenth century. The Anthracite Heritage Museum engages a wide range of audiences by interpreting, collecting, and presenting the story of hard coal mining, allied industries, northern Pennsylvania's historic immigrant culture, and the evolution of the region's culture. Scranton is also known for its handcrafted smoked and cured meats, including their unique smoked kielbasa blend of pork and beef.
Scranton Bus Terminal is the city's main bus and train station, which services all sorts of carriers. Popular bus routes to Scranton come from New York, Seattle, and Kingston. Amtrak trains, meanwhile, are available from Philadelphia, Washington D.C., Seabrook, and more.
Allentown
Allentown, aka the Queen City, holds historical significance in Pennsylvania. The Liberty Bell is the biggest attraction in town, with travelers coming from across the country to see the famous bell patriots successfully hid during the American Revolution. If you're in tune with art or monumental buildings, the city's museum has over 17,000 works of art that hold the history of the people that lived there.
On a more adventurous note, there is the Lehigh Valley Grand Prix, known best for Karting, where you can get your fix at over 40 miles an hour on the quarter-mile track. It has a league of racers that are devoted to becoming the top Karters in the city. Get behind the wheel to give them some competition- or sit back with a drink to watch the races. Looking for a nightlife experience? There are plenty of nightclubs, lounges, and restaurants to keep the party going after dark.
Allentown has a variety of bus companies providing intercity transport, including Greyhound, Fullington Trailways, and Martz. Amtrak also provides service from major cities like New Orleans, Newark, and Dallas. Allentown/Bethlehem/Easton (ABE) station is about 4 miles out from the city, which makes it easy to catch a quick bus or train anywhere.
Station Information
Where does the coach leave from in Scranton?
Main departure station: Lackawanna Transit Center
Most coaches depart from the main station in Scranton.
All coach stations in Scranton:
Lackawanna Transit Center
Where does the coach arrive in Allentown?
Main arrival station: Allentown Bus Stop
These are the two stations where coaches may stop when they arrive in Allentown.
Coach stations in Allentown:
Allentown Bus Stop
Allentown LANTA
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