Plan a LANTA Bus Trip from Allentown Without Decoding Multiple Timetables
The Allentown LANTA bus schedule is not one timetable. LANTA operates Enhanced Bus Service lines, trunk routes, urban routes, commuter routes, peak-demand routes, Flex service and circulators across Allentown and the wider Lehigh Valley.
This guide helps you identify the right route, understand current 2026 schedule changes, find the correct Allentown Transportation Center platform, check fares, use live bus tracking and confirm service alerts before leaving.
Start With the Route Number, Not a Generic “LANTA Time”
LANTA service hours and frequencies vary by route. The agency says system service is generally available from around 5:30 AM to 7:30 PM on weekdays and Saturdays and around 7 AM to 7:15 PM on Sundays, but many 100-series routes continue after 7:30 PM and some operate as late as midnight.
Allentown LANTA Rider Guide
LANTA Routes Serving Allentown and the Lehigh Valley
LANTA organizes current fixed-route service into Enhanced Bus Service, 100-series trunk routes, 200-series urban routes, 300-series commuter routes, 400-series peak-demand routes, 500-series Flex routes and 600-series circulators.
Green connects South Bethlehem, Allentown and Whitehall. Blue connects Easton, Bethlehem, Allentown and Trexlertown.
Which LANTA Route Should You Check?
Allentown → Bethlehem / Whitehall
The EBS Green Line runs between South Bethlehem, Allentown and Whitehall. It is one of the strongest high-frequency options through central Allentown.
Open Green Line ScheduleAllentown → Bethlehem / Easton / Trexlertown
The EBS Blue Line is a cross-valley route connecting Easton, Bethlehem, Allentown and Trexlertown.
Open Blue Line ScheduleSusquehanna Street / South Allentown
Route 101 serves Allentown, Southside Station, Parkway Shopping Center, Mountainville, Cumberland Gardens and Spillman Loop.
Open Route 101Allentown → Emmaus
Route 104 connects the Allentown Transportation Center with South Mall, Emmaus and Weis Emmaus.
Open Route 104Allentown → Lehigh Valley Mall / Whitehall
Route 211 links ATC with Washington Street, Overlook, Lehigh Valley Mall, Whitehall Square and Whitehall Central.
Open Route 211Allentown → LVIA Airport
Route 324 directly links ATC with the LVIA Airport Transit Center, LVHN Muhlenberg and Bethlehem.
Open Route 324Allentown Transportation Center: Know Your Platform
The Allentown Transportation Center, commonly shown as ATC in LANTA schedules, is at 110 N. 6th Street, Allentown, PA 18101. It is one of the most important transfer points in the LANTA network.
What Time Do LANTA Buses Run in Allentown?
LANTA states that exact operating hours depend on the route. The examples below come from current official 2026 route schedules and show why riders should check the exact route instead of relying on one general system time.
| Route | Current timetable example | Approx. scheduled travel example | Useful for |
|---|---|---|---|
| EBS Green | Many weekday ATC departures toward Casino occur around every 30 minutes through much of the day. | ATC 7:00 AM → Casino 7:31 AM: about 31 scheduled minutes. | Allentown, Bethlehem and Whitehall. |
| 101 Susquehanna | A weekday trip reaches ATC at 5:25 AM toward Spillman Loop. Late weekday service includes an 11:30 PM ATC timepoint. | ATC 5:25 AM → Spillman 6:02 AM: about 37 minutes. | South Allentown, Susquehanna Street and Southside. |
| 102 Union Blvd | Current weekday trips toward Casino include ATC departures beginning at 6:15 AM and approximately hourly service in much of the displayed timetable. | ATC 6:15 AM → Casino 6:52 AM: about 37 minutes. | Union Boulevard, Bethlehem and Casino. |
| 104 Emmaus | First displayed weekday ATC departure toward Emmaus is 5:45 AM. | ATC 5:45 AM → Weis Emmaus 6:16 AM: about 31 minutes. | Emmaus, South Mall and South Allentown. |
| 107 Hanover Ave | Current weekday service includes an early ATC departure around 5:15 AM toward Bethlehem. | ATC 5:15 AM → BTC 5:33 AM: about 18 minutes on that listed trip. | Hanover Avenue and Bethlehem. |
| 324 Airport | The weekday table shows ATC departures on the hour from 6:00 AM through 5:00 PM toward the airport/Bethlehem corridor. | ATC 6:00 AM → LVIA 6:28 AM: about 28 minutes. | Lehigh Valley International Airport. |
June 15, 2026 LANTA Service Changes
A major schedule update took effect June 15, 2026. LANTA specifically tells riders to review the final timetable for their route before traveling on or after that date.
Route 211 Added an Early Coplay-to-Allentown Trip
The current Route 211 schedule notes a trip added beginning August 24, 2026. It starts from Keefer at Cherry Street in Coplay at 6:01 AM, reaches Whitehall Central at 6:11 AM, Lehigh Valley Mall at 6:23 AM and arrives at ATC in Allentown at 6:47 AM.
LANTA Fare, Day Pass and 31-Day Pass
LANTA’s current fare page lists the following LANtaBus prices. Transfers were eliminated under the current fare structure, with the 3-hour pass providing unlimited rides during its validity period.
Cash fare can be purchased when boarding.
Useful when making connections instead of relying on a traditional transfer.
Can also be reached through ValleyRide fare capping.
Unlimited rides for 31 consecutive days after first use.
ValleyRide, Transit App and Fare Capping
ValleyRide is LANTA’s account-based fare system. Riders can load value, tap a smart card or compatible mobile option and let the system track spending toward fare caps.
How to Track a LANTA Bus in Real Time
LANTA provides two practical real-time options: the Transit App for mobile riders and the myStop desktop tracker. Live predictions should be used with the official timetable because traffic, detours and operating conditions can move the arrival time.
Current LANTA Service Alerts Riders Should Know
LANTA Route 324: Allentown to Lehigh Valley International Airport
Route 324 is the useful LANTA route to check for travel between the Allentown Transportation Center and the LVIA Airport Transit Center. The current weekday schedule is effective after the June 15, 2026 service change.
LANTA Sunday Schedules and No-Service Holidays
LANTA’s 2026 service calendar uses Sunday schedules on several major holidays, but Thanksgiving and Christmas have no LANtaBus, LANtaVan or LANtaFlex service.
Christmas Day — December 25, 2026
ADA Accessibility and LANtaVan
Current LANTA route material states that LANtaBus trips are ADA accessible. For riders who cannot use fixed-route service because of a qualifying disability, LANTA also operates LANtaVan shared-ride/paratransit service.
Allentown LANTA Trip Checklist
- Confirm the route number or EBS line.
- Check whether you need weekday, Saturday or Sunday times.
- Use a timetable effective June 15, 2026 or later where applicable.
- Confirm the destination shown on the bus headsign.
- Check the ATC platform if boarding downtown.
- Review your fare or activate ValleyRide/Transit App payment.
- Open myStop or Transit App before leaving.
- Arrive about 5-10 minutes before departure.
- Check current detours and stop relocations.
- Verify the final return bus before making a late trip.
Allentown Transportation Center Location
The Allentown Transportation Center is located at 110 N. 6th Street, Allentown, PA 18101. Use the route schedule to verify whether your bus uses Platform A, B or C.
Saturday: 8 AM-4:30 PM
No Sunday representatives effective June 1, 2026.
Use These Official Sources for the Final Check
Current LANTA route directory with route pages, maps and stop lists.
Open Routes & SchedulesFinal route-by-route timetable changes effective June 15, 2026.
Open 2026 ChangesSingle ride, 3-hour pass, day pass, 31-day pass and reduced fares.
Open Fare InformationFare account, smart-card use and fare-capping information.
Open ValleyRideDesktop real-time bus tracking and stop information.
Open myStopActive stop relocations, construction detours and service notices.
Open Service AlertsGeneral service hours and the current holiday operating calendar.
Open Service HoursCustomer-service phone numbers, office hours and Allentown office information.
Open Contact InformationFrequently Asked Questions
Where can I find the Allentown LANTA bus schedule?
Use LANTA’s official Routes & Schedules page, select your route and then choose the correct weekday, Saturday or Sunday timetable.
What buses stop at the Allentown Transportation Center?
Major routes include the EBS Green and Blue Lines plus routes such as 101, 102, 104, 107, 209, 210, 211, 218, 319 and 324. Platform assignments depend on the route and direction.
How much is a LANTA bus ride?
LANTA’s current standard single ride is $2.50. A 3-hour pass is also $2.50, a day pass is $5 and a 31-day pass is $70.
Does LANTA still offer transfers?
The current fare structure lists traditional transfers as eliminated. The $2.50 three-hour pass provides unlimited rides for three hours.
How can I track a LANTA bus live?
Use LANTA’s myStop real-time tracker or Transit App. Select the route, direction and stop and then recheck the predicted arrival before leaving.
What time do LANTA buses start in Allentown?
Start times vary by route. LANTA says general system service begins around 5:30 AM on weekdays and Saturdays, but riders should use the exact route timetable.
How late do LANTA buses run?
Service varies by route. LANTA notes that some 100-series routes continue after 7:30 PM and can operate as late as midnight on weekdays and Saturdays.
Which LANTA bus goes from Allentown to LVIA Airport?
Route 324 is the Airport route connecting the Allentown Transportation Center with the LVIA Airport Transit Center, LVHN Muhlenberg and Bethlehem.
Does LANTA run on Thanksgiving and Christmas?
No. LANTA’s 2026 calendar states that LANtaBus, LANtaVan and LANtaFlex do not operate on Thanksgiving Day or Christmas Day.
Can I pay cash at the Allentown Transportation Center ticket window?
No. LANTA states that cash is no longer accepted at the Allentown Transportation Center customer-service window. Cash fare can still be handled according to current onboard fare rules.