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Atlantic City - Scranton Bus Schedule

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Journey Information

There are 18 intercity buses per day from Atlantic City to Scranton. Traveling by bus from Atlantic City to Scranton usually takes around 7 hours and 30 minutes, but the fastest Greyhound bus can make the trip in 5 hours and 39 minutes.

Distance156 mi (250 km)
Shortest duration5h 39m
Cheapest price$32.43
Most frequent serviceGreyhound
Bus lines1

How much is a bus ticket from Atlantic City to Scranton?

$45.08 is the average price of a bus ticket from Atlantic City to Scranton. 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

$82$55$27AprMay

Over the next four weeks, the average ticket price of a bus from Atlantic City to Scranton is expected to range from $36 to $79. If you are looking to travel to Scranton within the next week, you can find bus tickets starting from $49. The cheapest bus tickets in the next month are $36 and can be found on May 16, 2024.

Monthly average prices

$68$55$41$27$14MJJASONDJFMA
If you're on the hunt for the cheapest bus tickets from Atlantic City to Scranton, mark your calendar for September. During this period, you can expect to find the lowest average ticket price of the year, just $46. However, taking the bus from Atlantic City to Scranton during March is not so cheap. This time of year, ticket prices often reach an average of $57. The best way to find deals on a trip in March is to plan ahead and book your bus ticket as early as possible.

What bus companies travel from Atlantic City to Scranton?

There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Atlantic City to Scranton. Greyhound connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.

BusDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Greyhound187h 30m$57.97
  • Greyhound is the largest nationwide bus 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 18 bus trips from Atlantic City to Scranton every day, with the average journey taking around 7 hours and 30 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Scranton usually start from $30.

Frequently Asked Questions

The bus takes an average of 7 hours and 30 minutes to cover the 250 kilometers from Atlantic City to Scranton. However, the fastest bus only takes 5 hours and 39 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus 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 buses 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 bus travel on this route. For a less crowded trip, try to book your bus travel for the beginning of the week.

The first bus leaves at 10:00am and the last bus leaves at 10:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Atlantic City to Scranton, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

There are 18 scheduled buses that travel from Atlantic City to Scranton every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so no matter which bus you take, you will have to transfer buses at least once during your journey.

City Information

Atlantic City

Atlantic City is a resort town located on the southeastern coast of New Jersey famous for its iconic boardwalk and numerous high-rise hotels and casinos. Dating all the way back to the 1800s, Atlantic City has established itself as one of the most popular gambling destinations on the East Coast of the United States.

Similar to Las Vegas, Atlantic City offers a rich variety of entertainment in addition to its many gambling houses ranging from sporting events to live performances by in-demand comedy and music acts. Many of the hotels in the area also offer first-class spa treatments and premium services for large parties of guests. As a result, Atlantic City has become a very popular destination for bachelor parties and bachelorette groups.

With its own airport and bus & train terminal, Atlantic City is easily accessible both by ground and air transportation, making it a breeze to plan a fun weekend with your friends.

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.

Station Information

Where does the bus leave from in Atlantic City?

Main departure station: Caesars Bus Terminal

Buses to Scranton leave from 3 stations in Atlantic City.

All bus stations in Atlantic City:

  • Caesars Bus Terminal

  • 1133 Boardwalk

  • Tropicana Transportation Center

Where does the bus arrive in Scranton?

Main arrival station: Lackawanna Transit Center

These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in Scranton.

Bus stations in Scranton:

  • Lackawanna Transit Center

  • 609 Luzerne Street

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