There are 3 ways to get from Journal Square to Allentown by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 1 bus, bus
best- Take the bus from Journal Square Transportation Center to Newark Penn Stationbus 1 / ...
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Allentownbus FlixBus N2640 / ...
3h 8m$15–28Drive 82.6 mi
- Drive from Journal Square to Allentowncar 82.6 mi
1h 36m$15–21Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Allentownbus FlixBus 2650 / ...
3h 48m$24–38
Journal Square to Allentown by foot and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Journal Square to Allentown is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Journal Square to Allentown is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs $14 - $21.
No, there is no direct bus from Journal Square to Allentown. However, there are services departing from Journal Square Transportation Center and arriving at Allentown via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
The distance between Journal Square and Allentown is 85 miles. The road distance is 83.1 miles.
The best way to get from Journal Square to Allentown without a car is to line 1 bus and bus which takes 3h 8m and costs $14 - $28.
It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Journal Square to Allentown, including transfers.
Journal Square to Allentown bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Journal Square Transportation Center station.
Journal Square to Allentown bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Journal Square to Allentown is 83 miles. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Journal Square to Allentown.
There are 104+ hotels available in Allentown.
What companies run services between Journal Square, NJ, USA and Allentown, Lehigh County, PA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Journal Square to Allentown via Journal Square Transportation Center and Newark Penn Station in around 3h 8m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Journal Square Transportation Center to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $2–7
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Allentown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–19
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New York Midtown to Allentown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Allentown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–21
- Website
- Greyhound
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