What is the cheapest way to get from Boston to Swarthmore?

The cheapest way to get from Boston to Swarthmore is to bus via New York which costs $50 - $90 and takes 8h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Boston to Swarthmore?

The fastest way to get from Boston to Swarthmore is to fly which takes 3h 5m and costs $150 - $470.

Is there a direct bus between Boston and Swarthmore?

No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Swarthmore. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Chester Rd & Rutgers Av - FS via New York Midtown, Market St & 11th St and 69th St Transit Center South Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Boston and Swarthmore?

No, there is no direct train from Boston to Swarthmore. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Swarthmore via Gray 30th St Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.

How far is it from Boston to Swarthmore?

The distance between Boston and Swarthmore is 298 miles. The road distance is 311.8 miles.

How do I travel from Boston to Swarthmore without a car?

The best way to get from Boston to Swarthmore without a car is to train which takes 5h 57m and costs $45 - $800.

How long does it take to get from Boston to Swarthmore?

It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Boston to Swarthmore, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Boston to Swarthmore bus from?

Boston to Swarthmore bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Boston station.

Where do I catch the Boston to Swarthmore train from?

Boston to Swarthmore train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Boston station.

Train, bus or fly from Boston to Swarthmore?

The best way to get from Boston to Swarthmore is to fly which takes 3h 5m and costs $150 - $470. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $800 and takes 5h 57m, you could also bus, which costs $60 - $120 and takes 8h 39m.

Where does the Boston to Swarthmore bus arrive?

Boston to Swarthmore bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.

Where does the Boston to Swarthmore train arrive?

Boston to Swarthmore train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at 30th Street Station.

Can I drive from Boston to Swarthmore?

Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Swarthmore is 312 miles. It takes approximately 6h 14m to drive from Boston to Swarthmore.

Where can I stay near Swarthmore?

There are 669+ hotels available in Swarthmore.

Boston to Swarthmore - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Boston to Swarthmore by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, bus, or bus (Flixbus)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Boston Logan Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
best
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane BOS - PHL
3h 5m
$157–464
Train (Amtrak)
cheapest
1. Take the train from Boston to 30th Street Stationtrain Acela
5h 57m
$48–792
Bus
1. Take the bus from South Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Boston
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0305 / ...
8h 39m
$63–116
Drive 310 mi
1. Drive from Boston to Swarthmorecar 310 mi
6h 14m
$57–82
Fly Boston Logan Airport to Laguardia Airport, train
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane BOS - LGA
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
4h 43m
$170–1,103
Fly Boston Logan Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane BOS - EWR
2. Take the train from Newark Liberty International Airport to 30th Street Stationtrain
4h 30m
$150–496
Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport
1. Take the bus from Boston to Boston Manchester Airportbus
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MHT) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane MHT - PHL
5h 13m
$69–431
Bus via New York (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Boston to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2610 / ...
2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2602 / ...
8h 55m
$52–87

Boston to Swarthmore by train (Amtrak)

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5h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 296.2 mi
Duration: 3h 5m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Swarthmore, PA, USA?

American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, and two other airlines fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak Acela operates a train from Boston to 30th Street Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $70–800 and the journey takes 5h 2m. Amtrak Northeast Regional also services this route every 3 hours.

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