The average train between Washington and Swarthmore takes 2h 36m and the fastest train takes 2h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Washington 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 hourly between Washington and Swarthmore. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Washington is at 9:15 PM which arrives into Swarthmore at 12:27 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Washington to Swarthmore. However, there are services departing from Washington station and arriving at Swarthmore station via 30th Street Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
Washington to Swarthmore train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Swarthmore train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
The distance between Washington and Swarthmore is 183.1 km. The road distance is 230 km.
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station hourly. Tickets cost $30–650 and the journey takes 1h 42m. Amtrak also services this route hourly.