The average train between Swarthmore and Washington takes 2h 57m and the fastest train takes 2h 19m. 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.
Trains run hourly between Swarthmore and Washington. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Swarthmore is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Washington at 6:54 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train 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 2h 57m.
Swarthmore to Washington train services, operated by SEPTA, depart from 30th Street Station.
Swarthmore to Washington train services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
The distance between Swarthmore and Washington is 183.1 km. The road distance is 232 km.
Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $35–85 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Amtrak Acela also services this route hourly.