How far is Philadelphia from Scranton by coach?

The distance between Scranton and Philadelphia by coach is approximately 104 miles (168 km).

Is there a way to reach Philadelphia from Scranton without a car?

The best way to go from Scranton to Philadelphia without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Bus Scranton to Philadelphia from £18 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Scranton to Philadelphia on 26 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	17:30	Scranton Bus Station	5h 25m	22:55	199 Spring Garden St.	Cheapest
	Bus	06:00	Scranton, PA	3h 5m	09:05	30th Street Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	03:35	Scranton	6h 55m	10:30	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	03:35	Scranton	5h 40m	09:15	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
	Bus	06:40	Scranton Bus Station	7h 10m	13:50	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags

Next departures from Scranton to Philadelphia on 27 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	17:30	Scranton Bus Station	5h 25m	22:55	199 Spring Garden St.	Cheapest
	Bus	06:00	Scranton, PA	3h 5m	09:05	30th Street Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	03:35	Scranton	6h 55m	10:30	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	03:35	Scranton	5h 40m	09:15	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
	Bus	06:40	Scranton Bus Station	7h 10m	13:50	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags

Next departures from Scranton to Philadelphia on 28 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	17:30	Scranton Bus Station	5h 25m	22:55	199 Spring Garden St.	Cheapest
	Bus	06:00	Scranton, PA	3h 5m	09:05	30th Street Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	03:35	Scranton	6h 55m	10:30	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	03:35	Scranton	5h 40m	09:15	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
	Bus	06:40	Scranton Bus Station	7h 10m	13:50	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags

Next departures from Scranton to Philadelphia on 29 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	17:30	Scranton Bus Station	5h 25m	22:55	199 Spring Garden St.	Cheapest
	Bus	06:00	Scranton, PA	3h 5m	09:05	30th Street Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	03:35	Scranton	6h 55m	10:30	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	03:35	Scranton	5h 40m	09:15	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
	Bus	06:40	Scranton Bus Station	7h 10m	13:50	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags

Next departures from Scranton to Philadelphia on 30 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	17:30	Scranton Bus Station	5h 25m	22:55	199 Spring Garden St.	Cheapest
	Bus	06:00	Scranton, PA	3h 5m	09:05	30th Street Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	03:35	Scranton	6h 55m	10:30	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	03:35	Scranton	5h 40m	09:15	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
	Bus	06:40	Scranton Bus Station	7h 10m	13:50	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags

Next departures from Scranton to Philadelphia on 1 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	17:30	Scranton Bus Station	5h 25m	22:55	199 Spring Garden St.	Cheapest
	Bus	06:00	Scranton, PA	3h 5m	09:05	30th Street Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	03:35	Scranton	6h 55m	10:30	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	03:35	Scranton	5h 40m	09:15	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
	Bus	06:40	Scranton Bus Station	7h 10m	13:50	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags

Next departures from Scranton to Philadelphia on 2 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	17:30	Scranton Bus Station	5h 25m	22:55	199 Spring Garden St.	Cheapest
	Bus	06:00	Scranton, PA	3h 5m	09:05	30th Street Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	03:35	Scranton	6h 55m	10:30	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	03:35	Scranton	6h 30m	10:05	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
	Bus	06:40	Scranton Bus Station	7h 10m	13:50	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 16:13 EST.

Get from Scranton to Philadelphia

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 6 hours 55 minutes, and with fares starting at just £24, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

26bus per day

6h 55mAverage duration

104 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Scranton and Philadelphia?

Stops in Scranton

A
Scranton Bus Station
23 Lackawanna Ave, Scranton, PA 18503, USA

Stops in Philadelphia

A
Philadelphia Airport
Visit page
B
Independence Travel Center
Off of Race Street between 5th Street and, N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
Visit page
C
#2842 St.Vincent St
15th St Trolley Station, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA
D
Bus Station
1001 Filbert St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
E
Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS
3000 Island Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19153, USA
F
NRG SEPTA Station
3701 Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19148, USA

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,443 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,394 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87394 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at £24

Greyhound Scranton Philadelphia recent customer reviews

last time my greyhound bus from scranton to philadelphia did not come at all and i had to take a martz bus later so i was very anxious about this trip. however on this occasion the bus was there so i could board early and left promptly to arrive in philadelphia on time.

Eryn M.

11 October 2019

Really relaxing smooth trip!

Colleen D.

14 May 2018

Amtrak

4/55,607 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Scranton to Philadelphia, PA

How far is Philadelphia from Scranton by coach?
The distance between Scranton and Philadelphia by coach is approximately 104 miles (168 km).
Is there a way to reach Philadelphia from Scranton without a car?
The best way to go from Scranton to Philadelphia without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

23/11

£39

24/11

£31

Today

£34

26/11

£32

27/11

£28

28/11

£28

29/11

£27

30/11

£32

The cheapest trip from Scranton to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on 29 Nov 2025 with a price of £27

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Scranton to Philadelphia, PA as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £27 to £148 for a bus ticket from Scranton to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £27, which is on 2025-11-29.

Usually FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.