Train/Bus from Airport

snorepez

I need to find an inexpensive way to get from the Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to a city called Berwick, in PA.

I found this website, which presumably shows all of the modes from the airport:
http://www.phl.org/taxis_trains.html

I'm not sure what my first step should be in this process...

I usually have a ride from a friend/family after arriving in the airport (which isn't possible this time), so I'm slightly in the dark about all of this. A taxi seems to be the most obvious option, but I fear a large fare by the end of the trip.

ASimPerson

Google Maps says it's over 130 miles from PHL to Berwick, so a taxi would be horrendously expensive. Because of the size of the town, I would guess that shuttle and bus services to PHL are not available.

Have you considered flying into Wilkes-Barre/Scranton airport (AVP)? It's about 90 miles closer, and maybe you could get a ride from there? All the major US domestic carriers fly there as well.

MichaelLC

This page seems to have more options: http://www.phl.org/ground_transportation.html .
Yeah, a 130 mile trip would be outside any flat rate a cab would offer. Is renting a car an option? Otherwise looks like there's a Greyhound stop in Berwick.

VisionOfClarity

ASimPerson wrote: »

Google Maps says it's over 130 miles from PHL to Berwick, so a taxi would be horrendously expensive. Because of the size of the town, I would guess that shuttle and bus services to PHL are not available.

Have you considered flying into Wilkes-Barre/Scranton airport (AVP)? It's about 90 miles closer, and maybe you could get a ride from there? All the major US domestic carriers fly there as well.

It will be far more expensive, possibly twice the airfare. She's definitely better off renting a car.

Quid

There's a greyhound station in Berwick. I'd recommend taking the bus there if the dates work.

snorepez

Renting a car is slightly an option, but more a last resort, as when I get into Berwick, I will have transportation there.

So, Greyhound sounds like the best option. A few people have mentioned this. What website is everyone looking at to see that there is even a station in Berwick? Because, as Quid mentioned, the bus schedule and mine would have to match. Also, do I have to reserve/buy a ticket before arriving in PHL?
Thanks for everyone's contribution so far

Quid

http://www.greyhound.com/home/TicketCenter/en/locations.asp?state=pa

That's the list of stations in Pennsylvania. The main page lets you pick the days you want to travel.

snorepez

Thanks, Quid!