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Trip Overview

The average train between Washington and Swarthmore takes 2h 40m and the fastest train takes 2h 8m. 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.

2h 40m
Duration
143 mi
Distance
$49
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train Acela
2h 37m
$42–85

Washington to Swarthmore train times

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 10:00 PM which arrives into Swarthmore at 1:57 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 142.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 40m

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

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.

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