The average train between Providence and Swarthmore takes 6h 3m and the fastest train takes 5h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Providence 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Providence and Swarthmore. The earliest departure is at 5:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Providence is at 8:28 PM which arrives into Swarthmore at 7:13 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Providence to Swarthmore. However, there are services departing from Providence station and arriving at Swarthmore station via 30th Street Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.
Providence to Swarthmore train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Providence station.
Providence to Swarthmore train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at 30th Street Station.
The distance between Providence and Swarthmore is 394 km. The road distance is 464 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Providence to 30th Street Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $80–170 and the journey takes 5h 11m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours.