The average train between Swarthmore and Boston takes 7h 11m and the fastest train takes 5h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Swarthmore to Boston. 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 2 hours between Swarthmore and Boston. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Swarthmore is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Boston at 10:05 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Swarthmore to Boston. However, there are services departing from Swarthmore station and arriving at Boston station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.
Swarthmore to Boston train services, operated by SEPTA, depart from 30th Street Station.
Swarthmore to Boston train services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Boston station.
The distance between Swarthmore and Boston is 451.2 km. The road distance is 534 km.
Amtrak Acela operates a train from 30th Street Station to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $70–800 and the journey takes 5h 14m. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours.