How far is New York City from Reading?

The distance between the two cities is 104 miles (167 km).

Bus New York City to Reading from $19 | Refundable Tickets

TodayAug 30

from $38

TomorrowAug 31

from $43

MonSep 1

from $38

TueSep 2

from $32

WedSep 3

from $29

ThuSep 4

from $29

FriSep 5

from $32

SatSep 6

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This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: August 31 at 7:00am
Departure city: New York City
Departure location: NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)
Arrival time: August 31 at 10:55am
Destination city: Reading
Destination location: Reading (BARTA Transportation Center)
Operated by: FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 3h 55m
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: August 31 at 8:30pm
Departure city: New York City
Departure location: 11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street)
Arrival time: August 31 at 11:10pm
Destination city: Reading
Destination location: N 5th Street Hwy
Operated by: OurBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 2h 40m
Departure time: August 31 at 10:30am
Departure city: New York City
Departure location: 11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street)
Arrival time: August 31 at 1:35pm
Destination city: Reading
Destination location: 518 Penn Street
Operated by: OurBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 3h 5m
Departure time: August 31 at 2:15pm
Departure city: New York City
Departure location: NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)
Arrival time: August 31 at 6:10pm
Destination city: Reading
Destination location: Reading (BARTA Transportation Center)
Operated by: FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 3h 55m
Departure time: August 31 at 5:50am
Departure city: New York City
Departure location: GW Bridge
Arrival time: August 31 at 10:55am
Destination city: Reading
Destination location: Reading (BARTA Transportation Center)
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 5h 5m

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Compare 2 ways to go from New York City to Reading.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$27 - $67	Average Duration3h 10m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$37 - $256	Average Duration3h 50m	CO₂ emissions 15kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from New York City to Reading

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Reading. The journey takes about 3 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $27, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day

3h 10mAverage Duration

$27Cheapest ticket

4kgCO₂ emissions

Bus New York City to Reading, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$47

Average bus trip duration3h 10m

Number of daily buses9

Earliest bus departure5:50am

Distance105 miles (168 km)

Latest bus departure11:59pm

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OurBus

4/53,108 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

Users have expressed high satisfaction with their travel experiences, highlighting the cleanliness of the buses and professional demeanor of drivers. The seats were described as comfortable, and both pickup and drop-off points were convenient. Additionally, many noted that buses departed on time.

OurBus New York City Reading recent customer reviews

Very clean. Like new Driver so amiable n professional Seats comfortable Pickup spot in nyc easy to find Checkin flawless Drop off point by boscov convenient ( just wait inside out of the cold for Uber to arrive) A huge upgrade from the former Beiber Thanks Neg —> Bieber used to announce please no cell calls two very loud cell conversations for 10 min w profanity. A real bummer :( o my negative Bus left on time arrived on time

Richard K.

November 21, 2023

Was a good experience, but it would of been nice for the bus to let on passenger 20 minutes before due to cold weather conditions 🤔

Curlene P.

March 6, 2022

Excellent Service. The driver was very nice, but was not interact with the Passengers.

Cherrydale J.

June 7, 2019

FlixBus

3.5/510,308 reviews

Staff4.1

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.

OurBus New York City Reading recent customer reviews

Very clean. Like new Driver so amiable n professional Seats comfortable Pickup spot in nyc easy to find Checkin flawless Drop off point by boscov convenient ( just wait inside out of the cold for Uber to arrive) A huge upgrade from the former Beiber Thanks Neg —> Bieber used to announce please no cell calls two very loud cell conversations for 10 min w profanity. A real bummer :( o my negative Bus left on time arrived on time

Richard K.

November 21, 2023

Was a good experience, but it would of been nice for the bus to let on passenger 20 minutes before due to cold weather conditions 🤔

Curlene P.

March 6, 2022

Excellent Service. The driver was very nice, but was not interact with the Passengers.

Cherrydale J.

June 7, 2019

Greyhound

3.5/587,217 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

OurBus New York City Reading recent customer reviews

Very clean. Like new Driver so amiable n professional Seats comfortable Pickup spot in nyc easy to find Checkin flawless Drop off point by boscov convenient ( just wait inside out of the cold for Uber to arrive) A huge upgrade from the former Beiber Thanks Neg —> Bieber used to announce please no cell calls two very loud cell conversations for 10 min w profanity. A real bummer :( o my negative Bus left on time arrived on time

Richard K.

November 21, 2023

Was a good experience, but it would of been nice for the bus to let on passenger 20 minutes before due to cold weather conditions 🤔

Curlene P.

March 6, 2022

Excellent Service. The driver was very nice, but was not interact with the Passengers.

Cherrydale J.

June 7, 2019

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Valley Transit, Tufesa, Wanda Coach

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Best price found

08/28

$29

08/29

$59

Today

$30

08/31

$35

09/01

$30

09/02

$25

09/03

$21

09/04

$21

The cheapest trip from New York City to Reading, US was searched and found on Sep 3, 2025 with a price of $21

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 $21 to $90 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 $21 which is on 2025-09-03.

Usually OurBus 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.

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Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from New York City to Reading.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from New York City to Reading, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from New York City to Reading will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from New York City to Reading, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

What's the cheapest way to go from New York City to Reading, US?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time3h 10m	Avg Price$47	Daily Departures9
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time3h 50m	Avg Price$88	Daily Departures6

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Bus New York City to Reading, US: Trip Overview

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