How much is the bus ticket from Allentown to New York City?

The cheapest bus tickets from Allentown to New York City start from $21. The average price for this route is around $34. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Allentown to New York City?

The average bus trip duration from Allentown to New York City is 2h 20m, covering a distance of 82 miles (132 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 1h 45m and is operated by OurBus .

Which bus companies service the Allentown to New York City route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 9 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Amtrak , OurBus , Greyhound , Wanda Coach .

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

The earliest bus departs from Allentown to New York City at 1:55am. And the latest bus departs at 7:15pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Allentown to New York City?

A bus trip from Allentown to New York City generates an estimated 3 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Allentown to New York City?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5627 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Allentown to New York City?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

Which bus company has the most timely service from Allentown to New York City?

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

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Allentown to New York City?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus Allentown to New York City from $13 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Allentown to New York City on December 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		4:45pm	4440 Hamilton Blvd	2h 20m	7:05pm	11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street)	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Allentown to New York City on December 18
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:00pm	112 N 6th St	2h 30m	8:30pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	Cheapest
1:55am	112 N 6th St	2h 10m	4:05am	New York Port Authority	Fastest
7:40am	Allentown, PA	3h 41m	11:21am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
4:45pm	4440 Hamilton Blvd	2h 20m	7:05pm	11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street)	No tags
4:20pm	112 N 6th St	2h 25m	6:45pm	New York Port Authority	No tags

Next departures for Allentown to New York City on December 19
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:00pm	112 N 6th St	2h 30m	8:30pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	Cheapest
1:55am	112 N 6th St	2h 10m	4:05am	New York Port Authority	Fastest
7:40am	Allentown, PA	3h 41m	11:21am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
4:45pm	4440 Hamilton Blvd	2h 20m	7:05pm	11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street)	No tags
4:20pm	112 N 6th St	2h 25m	6:45pm	New York Port Authority	No tags

Next departures for Allentown to New York City on December 20
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:00pm	112 N 6th St	2h 30m	8:30pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	Cheapest
1:55am	112 N 6th St	2h 10m	4:05am	New York Port Authority	Fastest
7:40am	Allentown, PA	5h 8m	12:48pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
2:15pm	4440 Hamilton Blvd	2h 20m	4:35pm	11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street)	No tags
4:20pm	112 N 6th St	2h 25m	6:45pm	New York Port Authority	No tags

Next departures for Allentown to New York City on December 21
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:00pm	112 N 6th St	2h 30m	8:30pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	Cheapest
1:55am	112 N 6th St	2h 10m	4:05am	New York Port Authority	Fastest
6:40pm	4440 Hamilton Blvd	2h 25m	9:05pm	Madison Ave	No tags
7:40am	Allentown, PA	5h 8m	12:48pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
4:20pm	112 N 6th St	2h 25m	6:45pm	New York Port Authority	No tags

Next departures for Allentown to New York City on December 22
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:05am	112 N 6th St	2h 15m	8:20am	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	Cheapest
1:55am	112 N 6th St	2h 10m	4:05am	New York Port Authority	Fastest
7:40am	Allentown, PA	3h 41m	11:21am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
10:45am	4440 Hamilton Blvd	2h 20m	1:05pm	11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street)	No tags
4:20pm	112 N 6th St	2h 25m	6:45pm	New York Port Authority	No tags

Next departures for Allentown to New York City on December 23
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:05am	112 N 6th St	2h 15m	8:20am	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	Cheapest
1:55am	112 N 6th St	2h 10m	4:05am	New York Port Authority	Fastest
7:40am	Allentown, PA	3h 41m	11:21am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
4:45pm	4440 Hamilton Blvd	2h 20m	7:05pm	11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street)	No tags
9:00am	112 N 6th St	2h 20m	11:20am	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	No tags

Next departures for Allentown to New York City on December 24
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:00am	112 N 6th St	2h 20m	11:20am	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	Cheapest
1:55am	112 N 6th St	2h 10m	4:05am	New York Port Authority	Fastest
7:40am	Allentown, PA	3h 41m	11:21am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
6:35am	4440 Hamilton Blvd	2h 25m	9:00am	11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street)	No tags
11:05am	112 N 6th St	2h 15m	1:20pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 4:49 AM EST.

Get from Allentown to New York City

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 2 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $21, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day

2h 20mAverage Duration

82 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Allentown and New York City?

Stops in Allentown

A
Allentown Bus Terminal
325 Hamilton St, Allentown, PA 18101
B
Transportation Center
161 N 6th St, Allentown, PA 18101, USA

Stops in New York City

A
11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street)
428-436 11th Ave, Stop across from Javits Convention Center, New York, NY 10018, USA
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B
Chinatown
122 Allen St, New York, NY 10002-3004
C
New York Port Authority
40-42, 625 8th Ave, New York, NY 10018, USA
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D
GW Bridge
4211 Broadway, New York, NY 10033, USA
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E
Chinatown - E Broadway
127 E Broadway, New York, NY 10002, USA
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F
34th St & 9th Ave
367 W 34th St, New York, NY 10001, USA

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,632 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

FlixBus Allentown New York City recent customer reviews

Wasn’t a good trip I gotten sick right after I gotten home I over all wasn’t satisfied

Kayleen Y.

December 28, 2024

Great ! Very comfortable.

Ozzie O.

August 9, 2025

Efficient, excellent driver

Thomas R.

July 15, 2025

Amtrak

4/55,652 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

OurBus

4/53,173 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

According to user feedback, the bus service is highly praised for its friendly and informative drivers, smooth rides, and overall great service. While there were instances of buses being late due to traffic conditions, users still expressed satisfaction with their experiences as arrivals were generally timely or only slightly delayed.

OurBus Allentown New York City recent customer reviews

Best and quietest experience I’ve had! The bus was late but it was due to traffic

Maddy A.

December 9, 2024

The address of where to pick up bus was an incorrect. It was not at 4440 Hamilton Blvd Allentown.

Christine R.

May 4, 2024

The bus was late but we made it to New York 10 mins later. Satisfied with my experience

Lisa A.

February 23, 2023

Greyhound

3.5/587,435 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

According to customer reviews, the service is satisfactory but could be improved with better tidiness in the buses. Some customers mentioned that their driver was new to the route and consistently went the wrong way, causing significant delays in arrival times.

Greyhound Lines, Inc. Allentown New York City recent customer reviews

The driver was amazing, courteous, helpful, professional, and an excellent driver.

Michele D.

December 5, 2024

1 -- bus left 30 minutes late. 2 -- the overhead lights for the individual seats did not work. 3 -- no sink or paper towels in the bathroom. 4 -- ride was bumpier than I was expecting.

Tom S.

November 8, 2024

very bad, very dissatisfied, the bus was supposed to leave at 4:50 and it didn't arrive until almost an hour later and no one communicates or says anything

Roxanna D.

April 3, 2024

Wanda Coach

2.5/5655 reviews

Staff3

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness2.4

Wifi1.7

Wanda Coach is one of the main Chinatown bus carriers in the US, connecting about 75 cities around the country with inexpensive tickets and comfortable bus rides. Wanda Coach buses travel between Chinatown neighborhoods with direct buses that are affordable, safe and have convenient pick-up and drop-off locations. If you travel with Wanda Coach, you can reschedule your tickets for a $10 fee up to 2 hours before travel time, and their buses have free WiFi, power outlets and bathrooms.

Wanda Coach Allentown New York City recent customer reviews

The bus driver was the kindest person I've ever met. He arrived on time to pick us up, and when one of the passengers was running late and couldn't reach the bus in time, he kindly asked if we could wait a few minutes for her.

Myra W.

December 18, 2024

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Allentown to New York City by bus

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

How much is the bus ticket from Allentown to New York City?
The cheapest bus tickets from Allentown to New York City start from $21. The average price for this route is around $34. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Allentown to New York City?
The average bus trip duration from Allentown to New York City is 2h 20m, covering a distance of 82 miles (132 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 1h 45m and is operated by OurBus.
Which bus companies service the Allentown to New York City route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 9 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Amtrak, OurBus, Greyhound, Wanda Coach.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Allentown to New York City?
The earliest bus departs from Allentown to New York City at 1:55am. And the latest bus departs at 7:15pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Allentown to New York City?
A bus trip from Allentown to New York City generates an estimated 3 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Allentown to New York City?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5627 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Allentown to New York City?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Allentown to New York City?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is OurBus, with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Allentown to New York City?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 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

12/15

$28

12/16

$36

Today

$28

12/18

$25

12/19

$27

12/20

$28

12/21

$26

12/22

$27

The cheapest trip from Allentown to New York City was searched and found on Dec 18, 2025 with a price of $25

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

You can expect to pay from $25 to $243 for a bus ticket from Allentown to New York City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $25 which is on 2025-12-18.

Usually Amtrak 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.