There are 6 ways to get from Boston to Swarthmore by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly to Philadelphia International Airport
best- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)BOS - PHL
3h 3m$95–360Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Boston to PhiladelphiaGreyhound US0235 / ...
8h 13m$40–85Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Boston to 30th Street StationAcela
5h 58m$45–800Drive 310 mi
- Drive from Boston to Swarthmore310 mi
6h 11m$57–82Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)BOS - EWR
- Take the train from Newark Liberty International Airport to 30th Street Station
4h 35m$106–566Bus via New York (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Boston to New York MidtownFlixBus 2610 / ...
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to PhiladelphiaFlixBus 2602 / ...
9h 22m$55–119
Boston to Swarthmore by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Boston to Swarthmore is to bus which costs $40 - $85 and takes 8h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Boston to Swarthmore is to fly which takes 3h 3m and costs $95 - $360.
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, 2nd St & Green St and 69th St Transit Center South Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 22m.
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 58m.
The distance between Boston and Swarthmore is 298 miles. The road distance is 311.8 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to Swarthmore without a car is to train which takes 5h 58m and costs $45 - $800.
It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Boston to Swarthmore, including transfers.
Boston to Swarthmore bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Boston station.
Boston to Swarthmore train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Boston to Swarthmore is to fly which takes 3h 3m and costs $95 - $360. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $800 and takes 5h 58m, you could also bus, which costs $40 - $85 and takes 8h 13m.
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) every 2 hours. 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.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $35–240
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $70–800
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $70–550
- First Class
- $250–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–350
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $45–350
- Business Class
- $120–410
Train from Newark Liberty International Airport to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $10–220
- Business Class
- $55–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Newark Liberty International Airport to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $18–29
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $10–65
- Business - advance purchase
- $13–95
- Business Class
- $23–180
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Boston to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Boston to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from New York Midtown to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $17–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Boston to Swarthmore bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.
Boston to Swarthmore train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Swarthmore is 312 miles. It takes approximately 6h 11m to drive from Boston to Swarthmore.
There are 904+ hotels available in Swarthmore.