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Allentown - Scranton Coach Timetable
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Journey Information
There are 2 intercity coaches per day from Allentown to Scranton. Traveling by coach from Allentown to Scranton usually takes around 2 hours and 33 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 | £18.39 |
| Trips per day | 2 |
| Most frequent service | Greyhound |
| Coach lines | 4 |
How much is a coach ticket from Allentown to Scranton?
£20.90 is the average price of a bus ticket from Allentown 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
Bus tickets from Allentown to Scranton are expected to cost between £20 and £24 over the next four weeks. If you're planning a trip to Scranton within the next week, you can find the cheapest bus tickets starting from £20. Don't wait too long to book your ticket, as prices tend to rise as the travel date approaches.
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 £21 – the lowest of the year.
Alternatively, if you plan to travel from Allentown to Scranton in September, expect to spend more on your bus trip, as the average ticket price may surge to £30 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 Allentown to Scranton?
There are 4 bus lines from Allentown to Scranton 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 |
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| Amtrak Thruway | 1 | 1h 41m | £33.60 |
| FlixBus US | 1 | 4h 20m | £40.80 |
| Greyhound | 1 | 2h 36m | £21.95 |
| Martz | 1 | 1h 40m | £30.40 |
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 Allentown to Scranton start at £34. On average, there are 1 Amtrak Thruway bus trips on this route every day.
FlixBus US is the American branch of German bus company FlixBus, known for providing sustainable, affordable, and modern bus travel. The company offers cheap bus tickets to popular urban destinations throughout the United States. FlixBus US buses include many amenities, including comfortable seats, free WiFi, power outlets at every seat, and an online portal for free entertainment. On average, FlixBus US operates 1 trips per day from Allentown to Scranton, and the average ticket for this route costs only .
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 Allentown to Scranton every day, with the average journey taking around 2 hours and 36 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Scranton usually start from £18.
Book Martz from Allentown to Scranton from £30. There are 1 Martz schedules from Allentown to Scranton and you can expect on average to pay for a Martz ticket to Scranton. In Allentown, Martz departs to Scranton from Allentown LANTA and no other station. In Scranton, Martz arrives at Lackawanna Transit Center and no other station.
An average trip on Martz from Allentown to Scranton takes 1 hours and 40 minutes .
On weekends, Martz offers 1 trip per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway to Scranton.
Frequently Asked Questions
The coach takes an average of 2 hours and 33 minutes to cover the 56 miles from Allentown to Scranton. 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.
Saturday is usually the day when coaches are busiest, as many travelers take the coach to enjoy the weekend in Scranton. If you are planning to travel on a Saturday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Wednesday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. If you're looking for some extra space on the coach, traveling mid-week is your best bet.
The first coach leaves at 10:00 and the last coach leaves at 18:00. To see the times for all coaches from Allentown to Scranton, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
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.
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 coach leave from in Allentown?
Main departure station: Allentown Bus Stop
Allentown has two coach stations with service to Scranton.
All coach stations in Allentown:
Allentown Bus Stop
Allentown LANTA
Where does the coach arrive in Scranton?
Main arrival station: Lackawanna Transit Center
These are the two stations where coaches may stop when they arrive in Scranton.
Coach stations in Scranton:
Lackawanna Transit Center
Lackawanna Transit Center Parking Lot
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