The average bus between Newark and Swarthmore takes 3h 5m and the fastest bus takes 2h 57m. The bus service runs several times per day from Newark to Swarthmore. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Newark and Swarthmore. The earliest departure is at 1:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Newark is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Swarthmore at 2:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Philadelphia Bus Station and take an average of 3h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Newark to Swarthmore? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Newark to Swarthmore. However, there are services departing from Newark station and arriving at Swarthmore station via Philadelphia Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
Newark to Swarthmore bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Newark to Swarthmore bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chester Rd & Rutgers Av - FS station.
The distance between Newark and Swarthmore is 136.2 km. The road distance is 152 km.
You can take a bus from Newark Penn Station to Chester Rd & Rutgers Av - FS via Philadelphia Bus Station, Market St & 11th St, and 69th St Transit Center South Terminal in around 3h 24m.