There are 4 ways to get from Baltimore to Swarthmore by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to 30th Street StationNortheast Regional
- Take the train from Gray 30th St Station to SwarthmoreMed
2h 10mBus
cheapest- Take the bus from Baltimore to PhiladelphiaWashington
3h 51m$15–45Bus via 69th St Transit Center South Terminal (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to PhiladelphiaGreyhound US0350
3h 18m$24–35Drive 86.8 mi
- Drive from Baltimore to Swarthmore86.8 mi
1h 38m$16–23
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Baltimore to Swarthmore is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Baltimore to Swarthmore is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs $15 - $23.
No, there is no direct bus from Baltimore station to Swarthmore. However, there are services departing from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station and arriving at Chester Rd & Rutgers Av - FS via Walnut St & 30th St - FS and 69th St Transit Center South Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Baltimore station to Swarthmore. However, there are services departing from Baltimore Penn Station and arriving at Swarthmore via Gray 30th St Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
The distance between Baltimore and Swarthmore is 105 miles. The road distance is 87.4 miles.
The best way to get from Baltimore to Swarthmore without a car is to train which takes 2h 10m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 10m to get from Baltimore to Swarthmore, including transfers.
Baltimore to Swarthmore bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.
Baltimore to Swarthmore train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Baltimore Penn Station.
The best way to get from Baltimore to Swarthmore is to train which takes 2h 10m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus via 69th St Transit Center South Terminal, which costs $23 - $40 and takes 3h 18m.
What companies run services between Baltimore, MD, USA and Swarthmore, PA, USA?
You can take a train from Baltimore Penn Station to Swarthmore via Gray 30th St Station in around 2h 10m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Philadelphia once daily. Tickets cost $17–30 and the journey takes 1h 55m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $13–230
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $13–230
- Business Class
- $60–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $21–460
- First Class
- $130–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–230
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- septa.org
Train from Gray 30th St Station to Swarthmore
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.septa.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.septa.org/schedules
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–30
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Baltimore to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–45
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Adult
- $15–45
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More Questions & Answers
Baltimore to Swarthmore bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Philadelphia station.
Baltimore to Swarthmore train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Baltimore to Swarthmore is 87 miles. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Baltimore to Swarthmore.
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