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Trip Overview

The average train between Swarthmore and Boston takes 7h 1m and the fastest train takes 5h 55m. There is a train service every few hours 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.

7h 1m
Duration
332 mi
Distance
$98
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Bostontrain train Acela
6h 25m
$78–194

Swarthmore to Boston train times

Trains run hourly between Swarthmore and Boston. The earliest departure is at 5:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Swarthmore is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Boston at 10:05 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    SEPTAAmtrak10h 16m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    SEPTAAmtrak Acela5h 55m • 1 change

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    SEPTAAmtrak6h 52m • 1 change

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    SEPTAAmtrak Acela6h 7m • 1 change

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    SEPTAAmtrak7h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    SEPTAAmtrak7h 25m • 1 change

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    SEPTAAmtrak Acela6h 36m • 1 change

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    SEPTAAmtrak Acela7h 5m • 1 change

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    SEPTAAmtrak7h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    SEPTAAmtrak7h 25m • 1 change

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    SEPTAAmtrak Acela6h 36m • 1 change

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    SEPTAAmtrak Acela7h 5m • 1 change

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    SEPTAAmtrak7h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    SEPTAAmtrak Acela5h 55m • 1 change

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    SEPTAAmtrak6h 52m • 1 change

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    SEPTAAmtrak Acela6h 7m • 1 change

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    SEPTAAmtrak7h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    SEPTAAmtrak Acela5h 55m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Swarthmore to Boston? 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.

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  • Distance: 331.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 1m

What companies run services between Swarthmore, PA, USA and Boston, MA, USA?

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.

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