Cheap bus tickets from New York to Scranton

There are several bus options that can take you from New York to Scranton:

• Martz: 8 daily buses from $50
• Greyhound: 6 daily buses from $23
• FlixBus US: 3 daily buses from $25
• Fullington Trailways: 1 daily buses from $59

What bus companies travel from New York to Scranton?

There are multiple buses that travel from New York to Scranton, including Martz, Greyhound, FlixBus US, Fullington Trailways. Here is what you should know about the 4 most popular bus lines:

• Martz

  Book Martz from New York to Scranton from $50. There are 8 trips per day offered by Martz from New York to Scranton and you can expect on average to pay $54.52 for a Martz ticket to Scranton. In New York, Martz departs to Scranton from Port Authority - 625 8th Ave and one other station. In Scranton, Martz arrives at Lackawanna Transit Center Parking Lot.

  An average trip on Martz from New York to Scranton takes 2 hours and 35 minutes, while the fastest available Martz trip will get you to Scranton in 2 hours and 15 minutes.

  On weekends, Martz offers 7 trips per day. A one way ticket costs $50 for a weekend trip to Scranton.

• Greyhound

  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 6 bus trips from New York to Scranton every day, with the average journey taking around 3 hours and 51 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Scranton usually start from $22.97.

  
• FlixBus US

  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 3 trips per day from New York to Scranton, and the average ticket for this route costs only $49.89.

  
• Fullington Trailways

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

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New York

New York is one of the most exciting cities in the world for a reason – it offers numerous opportunities for a great time to visitors of all ages and interests. For the culturally inclined travelers, the city boasts a unique collection of world-famous museums, as well as the chance to see the best plays and musicals that Broadway has to offer, or check out the latest production at the Metropolitan Opera. If sightseeing is your cardio, NYC is the place to be – just by walking around town, you can visit such iconic landmarks like the Empire State Building, the Brooklyn Bridge, and Times Square. Or hop on a ferry to Ellis Island to meet the Statue of Liberty up-close and personal.

NYC’s five boroughs feature more than 1,700 parks, including the gorgeous Central Park, making it one of the best cities for outdoor activities in the country. As for the nightlife, there’s no argument that New York City is the biggest party hub in the U.S.

With three major bus and train stations in Manhattan alone – Port Authority, Grand Central & Penn Station – and three nearby airports, NYC is one of the predominant travel hubs in the world. If you are ever looking to get out of town, NYC is centrally connected throughout the state and region, you can easily hop on a train to Albany to go explore upstate New York.

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.

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