There are 5 ways to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Lake Ariel by bus, train, taxi, rideshare, car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Scrantonbus Philadelphia
4h 40m$148–198Drive 126.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Lake Arielcar 126.6 mi
3h 1m$24–34Train, taxi
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from Secaucus Lower Level to Port Jervistrain
- Take the taxi from Port Jervis to Lake Arieltaxi
5h 47m$265–938Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Philadelphia-PHL to Lake Ariel126.6 mi
3h 1mBus via Philadelphia Bus Station (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Scranton Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0340s
7h 34m$122–171
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Lake Ariel is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 3h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Lake Ariel is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) station to Lake Ariel. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia 30th St Station and arriving at Scranton via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
The distance between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) and Lake Ariel is 165 miles. The road distance is 127.3 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Lake Ariel without a car is to bus which takes 4h 40m and costs $140 - $200.
It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Lake Ariel, including transfers.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Lake Ariel bus services, operated by Martz Bus, depart from Philadelphia 30th St Station.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Lake Ariel bus services, operated by Martz Bus, arrive at Scranton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Lake Ariel is 127 miles. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Lake Ariel.
There are 62+ hotels available in Lake Ariel.
What companies run services between Philadelphia Airport (PHL), USA and Lake Ariel, PA, USA?
Martz Bus operates a bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Scranton once daily. Tickets cost $50–75 and the journey takes 2h 50m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $18–450
- First Class
- $120–600
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Secaucus Lower Level to Port Jervis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–35
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–35
- Phone
- 570.821.3800
- [email protected]
- Website
- Martz Bus
Bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Scranton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- Martz Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Scranton Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Philadelphia-PHL to Lake Ariel
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Estimated price
- $240–290
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More Questions & Answers
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) and Lake Ariel. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.









