The average bus between Rochester and Swarthmore takes 12h 7m and the fastest bus takes 9h 46m. The bus service runs several times per day from Rochester 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 twice daily between Rochester and Swarthmore. The earliest departure is at 12:05 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Rochester is at 6:55 PM which arrives into Swarthmore at 4:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Newark Penn Station and take an average of 12h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Rochester 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 Rochester to Swarthmore. However, there are services departing from Rochester station and arriving at Swarthmore station via Newark Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 7m.
Rochester to Swarthmore bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Rochester Bus Stop station.
Rochester to Swarthmore bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
The distance between Rochester and Swarthmore is 407.9 km. The road distance is 677 km.
You can take a bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Chester Rd & Rutgers Av - FS via Newark Penn Station, Philadelphia Bus Station, Market St & 11th St, and 69th St Transit Center South Terminal in around 11h 1m.