The Easier Way to Commute from Scranton to NYC During the Week

If you've ever sat in traffic heading into New York City, watched gas prices climb, paid another toll, and then started hunting for parking, you've probably had the same thought a lot of people in Northeast Pennsylvania have:

"There has to be an easier way."

Great news for you then: for many weekday commuters, there is.

We make commuting from Scranton to New York City surprisingly simple. Whether you work in Manhattan a few days a week, commute daily, or just need flexibility depending on your schedule, taking the bus can take a lot of stress out of your week.

Skip the Driving Stress

Let's be honest. Driving into New York City is not exactly anyone's idea of a good time.

Between traffic, aggressive drivers, construction, tolls, and figuring out where to park once you get there, your workday can feel exhausting before you even walk into the office.

When you ride with Martz Bus, someone else handles the driving... Oh, and that 'someone' is a trained professional who gets continuous safety training too. (I'm not sure about you, but I can honestly say I've never taken an adult version of driver safety training)... Just sayin'...

Instead of gripping the steering wheel for hours, you can answer emails, listen to a podcast, call your mom (or she'll call you of course), scroll your phone, read a book, or honestly, just close your eyes for a bit before the day starts.

No fighting traffic. No parking garages. No wondering if you're going to hit another backup near the tunnel. You simply get on the bus and go. To me, that's way, way better than showing up for work frazzled and stressed before your boss is even peaking over your cubicle asking when that project is going to be done.

The Cost Savings Add Up Fast

A lot of people are surprised when they actually do the math. Think about what commuting into New York City by car costs during the week:

• Gas
• Tolls
• Parking
• Wear and tear on your vehicle
• Don't forget insurance
• Oh, ya, and the occasional coffee purchased purely because traffic tested your patience

Suddenly, that daily drive gets VERY expensive.

Taking the bus can help cut down on many of those costs, while also saving something people often overlook: your energy.

There is something to be said for arriving home without feeling completely drained from battling traffic for hours.

Flexibility Matters During the Work Week

Not everyone works the same schedule anymore. Some people head into the city every day. Others are hybrid and only commute a few times a week. Some start early, some stay late, and some need options depending on meetings or changing schedules (or bosses minds).

That is exactly why having several weekday departure and arrival times matters.

Martz Bus offers multiple schedule options so commuters have flexibility when planning their workday. Need an earlier trip into the city? Prefer a later return? Having choices makes commuting feel much more manageable.

Because let's face it, life happens. A rigid commute schedule does not work for everyone.

A More Relaxed Way to Commute

Nobody is claiming commuting is fun. But it can be easier.

When you are not focused on traffic, lane changes, toll booths, and parking, your commute becomes time you can actually use. Make your mom's day with a call. Catch up on work. Watch a show. Listen to music. Answer texts. Or simply enjoy not being the person behind the wheel.

For many riders, that alone is enough to make the switch.

Thinking About Commuting to NYC?

If you are commuting from Scranton to New York City during the week, it might be worth asking yourself one question: Is driving really making life easier?

Or, maybe you're thinking about accepting a new role in NYC, but the idea of driving there and home even a few days week sound terribly horrid, but then when you think you could actually do the commute without having to drive it yourself kinda changes the impact on you; Oh yaaaa- TOTALLY take that amazing new job offer, we'll drive you.

For many Northeast Pennsylvania commuters, the answer has been switching to Martz Bus and leaving the stress of the drive behind.

Check out our weekday commuter schedules and see if there is an option that fits your routine.