The average bus between Swarthmore and Washington takes 4h 33m and the fastest bus takes 3h 56m. The bus service runs several times per day from Swarthmore to Washington. 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 every 4 hours between Swarthmore and Washington. The earliest departure is at 12:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Swarthmore is at 8:44 PM which arrives into Washington at 12:40 AM. All services require a transfer at 69th St Transit Center South Terminal and take an average of 4h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Swarthmore to Washington? 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 Washington. However, there are services departing from Swarthmore station and arriving at Washington station via Washington Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
Swarthmore to Washington bus services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Swarthmore to Washington bus services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
The distance between Swarthmore and Washington is 183.1 km. The road distance is 248 km.
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $18–30 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Greyhound USA also services this route 4 times a day.