Bus from New York City to Reading, US: Tickets & Timetables

Next bus departures

Next departures from New York City to Reading on 31 December
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBusBus
NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)
Reading (BARTA Transportation Center)Cheapest
OurBusBus
11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street)
N 5th Street HwyFastest
OurBusBus
11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street)
518 Penn StreetNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Bus
New York Port Authority
Reading (BARTA Transportation Center)No tags
FlixBusBus
NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)
Reading (BARTA Transportation Center)No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 8:58 PM EST.

Get from New York City to Reading

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 3 hours 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 463, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11bus per day
3h 25mAverage duration
169 kmDistance
4kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about travelling from New York City to Reading, US by bus

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from New York City to Reading?

    The cheapest bus tickets from New York City to Reading start at R 463. The average price for this route is around R 637. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus journey from New York City to Reading?

    The average bus journey time from New York City to Reading is 3h 25m, covering a distance of 169 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 2h 40m and is operated by OurBus.

  3. Which bus companies service the New York City to Reading route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 11 buses available per day, including services from OurBus, FlixBus, Greyhound.

  4. What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from New York City to Reading?

    The earliest bus departs from New York City to Reading at 05:50. And the latest bus departs at 23:59.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from New York City to Reading?

    A bus trip from New York City to Reading produces an estimated 4 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

  6. What is the best bus company from New York City to Reading?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is OurBus, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 3177 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from New York City to Reading?

    Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company OurBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.0.

  8. Which bus company offers the most punctual service from New York City to Reading?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is OurBus, with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from New York City to Reading?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is OurBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
28/12
R 648
29/12
R 597
Today
R 682
31/12
R 597
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from New York City to Reading, US was searched and found on 31 Dec 2025 with a price of R 597

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from New York City to Reading, US as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 597 to R 1 381 for a bus ticket from New York City to Reading, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 597, which is on 2025-12-31.

People from around the world trust Busbud