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Trip Overview

The average train between Swarthmore and Washington takes 2h 53m and the fastest train takes 2h 15m. There is a train service every few hours 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.

2h 53m
Duration
144 mi
Distance
$48
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
2h 46m
$38–88

Swarthmore to Washington train times

Trains run hourly between Swarthmore and Washington. The earliest departure is at 4:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Swarthmore is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Washington at 6:29 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 144.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 53m

What companies run services between Swarthmore, PA, USA and Washington, DC, USA?

Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $18–250 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Two other operators also service this route.

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