Cheap coach tickets from Newark to Scranton

There are several coach options that can take you from Newark to Scranton:

• FlixBus US: 2 daily coaches from US$27
• Fullington Trailways: 1 daily coach from US$43
• Fullington Trailways: 1 daily coach from US$43
• Greyhound: 2 daily coaches from US$28

What coach companies travel from Newark to Scranton?

There are 4 coach lines from Newark to Scranton available for you to search and compare on Wanderu. FlixBus US offers the most choice in regards to departure times, with a couple of different times on its daily coach timetable.

• FlixBus US

  FlixBus US is the American branch of German coach company FlixBus, known for providing sustainable, affordable, and modern coach travel. The company offers cheap coach tickets to popular urban destinations throughout the United States. FlixBus US coaches include many amenities, including comfortable seats, free WiFi, power sockets at every seat, and an online portal for free entertainment. On average, FlixBus US operates 2 trips per day from Newark to Scranton, and the average ticket for this route costs only US$45.37.

  
• Fullington Trailways

  Book Fullington Trailways from Newark to Scranton from US$42.75. Typically there is one Fullington Trailways service per day from Newark to Scranton and you can expect on average to pay US$42.79 for a Fullington Trailways ticket to Scranton. In Newark, Fullington Trailways departs to Scranton from Newark Penn Station. In Scranton, Fullington Trailways arrives at Lackawanna Transit Center.

  An average trip on Fullington Trailways from Newark to Scranton takes 6 hours and 58 minutes, while the fastest available Fullington Trailways trip will get you to Scranton in 6 hours and 15 minutes.

  At weekends, Fullington Trailways offers 1 trip per day and you could expect to pay US$42.75 for a single ticket for your weekend getaway trip to Scranton.

• Fullington Trailways

  Originally founded in 1908, Fullington Trailways is one of the oldest transport companies in the United States. Today, it's one of the leading intercity coach carriers within the Trailways network and provides cheap, reliable coach service to several metropolitan destinations, including New York City and Philadelphia. All coaches are equipped with clean toilets, and Fullington Trailways earned a 2022 Wanderu Passengers' Choice Award for their helpful crew.

• Greyhound

  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 2 coach trips from Newark to Scranton every day, with the average journey taking around 4 hours to complete. Coach tickets for Greyhound trips to Scranton usually start from US$27.97.

  

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Newark

As the most populous city in New Jersey, Newark offers some excellent museums, parks and restaurants that you can enjoy year-round. Art lovers should stop by the famous Newark Museum to enjoy a rich collection of works by American artists and sculptors. History buffs should check out the New Jersey Historical Society for ongoing exhibitions documenting the state’s rich history.

Located by the Passaic River, Newark offers various places where you can enjoy a relaxing stroll by the water. For the best views, head over to the city’s Riverfront Park near the hip Ironbound neighbourhood. If you’re seeking more outdoor enjoyment, check out Branch Brook Park where you will find various lakes and plenty of cherry blossoms.

Newark is one of the biggest travel hubs in the United States, which makes it very easily accessible via all types of transport. The Newark Liberty International Airport is one of the three airports that serves the New York City metro area, and its close proximity to Newark’s Penn Station makes it easy to reach from anywhere via coach or train.

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 coach and train station, which services all sorts of carriers. Popular coach routes to Scranton come from New York, Seattle, and Kingston. Amtrak trains, meanwhile, are available from Philadelphia, Washington D.C., Seabrook, and more.

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