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Trip Overview

The average train between Washington and Swarthmore takes 2h 35m and the fastest train takes 2h 8m. There is an hourly train service 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 35m
Duration
143 mi
Distance
$89
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Washington to Swarthmore train times

Trains run hourly between Washington and Swarthmore. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Washington is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Swarthmore at 7:13 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    AmtrakSEPTA3h 4m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaSEPTA2h 27m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaSEPTA2h 12m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaSEPTA2h 26m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaSEPTA2h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaSEPTA2h 27m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaSEPTA2h 12m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaSEPTA2h 26m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaSEPTA2h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaSEPTA2h 27m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaSEPTA2h 12m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaSEPTA2h 26m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaSEPTA2h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaSEPTA2h 23m • 1 change
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    AmtrakSEPTA2h 53m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaSEPTA2h 33m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaSEPTA2h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    AmtrakSEPTA2h 53m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaSEPTA2h 33m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaSEPTA2h 25m • 1 change
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    AmtrakSEPTA3h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaSEPTA2h 27m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaSEPTA2h 12m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaSEPTA2h 26m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaSEPTA2h 12m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Washington to Swarthmore? 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: 142.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 35m

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

You can take a train from Washington Union Station to Swarthmore via Gray 30th St Station in around 2h 41m.

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