There are 5 ways to get from Edison to Swarthmore College by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or train
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Train
best- Take the train from Metropark Amtrak Station to 30th Street StationNortheast Regional
- Take the train from Gray 30th St Station to SwarthmoreMed
2h 29mDrive 71.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Edison to Swarthmore College71.7 mi
1h 41m$14–19Bus, line 109 bus
- Take the bus from New Brunswick to Philadelphia
- Take the bus from 2nd St & Green St to 69th St Transit Center South Terminal
- Take the bus from 69th St Transit Center South Terminal to Chester Rd & College Av109
3h 23m$22–28Train via Trenton
- Take the train from Edison Station to Trenton Transit CenterNec
- Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Station
- Take the train from Gray 30th St Station to SwarthmoreMed
2h 33mTrain via Trenton #2
- Take the train from Edison Station to Trenton Transit CenterNec
- Take the train from Trenton to Gray 30th St StationTre
- Take the train from Gray 30th St Station to SwarthmoreMed
3h 1m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Edison to Swarthmore College is to drive which costs $13 - $19 and takes 1h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Edison to Swarthmore College is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs $13 - $19.
No, there is no direct bus from Edison to Swarthmore College. However, there are services departing from New Brunswick and arriving at Chester Rd & College Av via 2nd St & Green St and 69th St Transit Center South Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Edison station to Swarthmore College. However, there are services departing from Edison Station and arriving at Swarthmore via Metropark Amtrak Station and Gray 30th St Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.
The distance between Edison and Swarthmore College is 83 miles. The road distance is 72.1 miles.
The best way to get from Edison to Swarthmore College without a car is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Edison to Swarthmore College, including transfers.
Edison to Swarthmore College bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from New Brunswick station.
Edison to Swarthmore College train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Metropark Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Edison to Swarthmore College is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus and line 109 bus, which costs $22 - $29 and takes 3h 23m.
What companies run services between Edison, Middlesex County, NJ, USA and Swarthmore College, PA, USA?
You can take a train from Edison Station to Swarthmore College via Metropark, Metropark Amtrak Station, Gray 30th St Station, and Swarthmore in around 2h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Brunswick to Swarthmore College via Philadelphia, 2nd St & Green St, 69th St Transit Center South Terminal, and Chester Rd & College Av in around 3h 23m.
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Metropark Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $9–220
- Business Class
- $50–250
Train from Trenton to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $4–200
- Business Class
- $45–230
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Metropark Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $15–450
- First Class
- $120–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Metropark Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–240
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Trenton to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–100
- 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
Train from Trenton to Gray 30th St Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.septa.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.septa.org/schedules
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from Edison Station to Trenton Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adult
- $2–15
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from New Brunswick to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $16–23
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- septa.org
Bus from 2nd St & Green St to 69th St Transit Center South Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.septa.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.septa.org/schedules
Bus from 69th St Transit Center South Terminal to Chester Rd & College Av
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.septa.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.septa.org/schedules
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More Questions & Answers
Edison to Swarthmore College bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Philadelphia station.
Edison to Swarthmore College train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edison to Swarthmore College is 72 miles. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Edison to Swarthmore College.
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