The average bus between Swarthmore and Newark takes 3h 29m and the fastest bus takes 2h 50m. There is a bus service every few hours from Swarthmore to Newark. 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 hourly between Swarthmore and Newark. The earliest departure is at 12:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Swarthmore is at 10:35 PM which arrives into Newark at 1:55 AM. All services require a transfer at 69th St Transit Center South Terminal and take an average of 3h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Swarthmore to Newark? 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 Swarthmore to Newark. However, there are services departing from Swarthmore station and arriving at Newark station via Chestnut St & 12th St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
Swarthmore to Newark bus services, operated by SEPTA, depart from 69th St Transit Center South Terminal station.
Swarthmore to Newark bus services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
The distance between Swarthmore and Newark is 136.2 km. The road distance is 156 km.
You can take a bus from Chester Rd & Rutgers Av to Newark Penn Station via 69th St Transit Center South Terminal, Chestnut St & 12th St, and Philadelphia Bus Station in around 3h 54m.