There are 5 ways to get from Elizabeth to Swarthmore by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train
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Train
best- Take the train from Metropark Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Gray 30th St Station to Swarthmoretrain Med
2h 26m$23–53Train via Trenton #2
cheapest- Take the train from Elizabeth to Trenton Transit Centertrain Nec
- Take the train from Trenton to Gray 30th St Stationtrain Tre
3h 20m$9–25Line 62 bus, bus
- Take the bus from E Jersey St At East Scott Pl to Newark Penn Stationbus 62
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Philadelphiabus Greyhound US0305 / ...
4h 36m$18–39Drive 86.1 mi
- Drive from Elizabeth to Swarthmorecar 86.1 mi
2h 1m$16–23Train via Trenton
- Take the train from Elizabeth to Trenton Transit Centertrain Nec
- Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Take the train from Gray 30th St Station to Swarthmoretrain Med
2h 50m$14–41
Elizabeth to Swarthmore by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Elizabeth to Swarthmore is to train via Trenton which costs $8 - $25 and takes 3h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Elizabeth to Swarthmore is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs $15 - $23.
No, there is no direct bus from Elizabeth to Swarthmore. However, there are services departing from E Jersey St At East Scott Pl and arriving at Chester Rd & Rutgers Av - FS via Newark Penn Station, Walnut St & 30th St - FS and 69th St Transit Center South Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Elizabeth to Swarthmore. However, there are services departing from Elizabeth and arriving at Swarthmore via Metropark Amtrak Station and Gray 30th St Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.
The distance between Elizabeth and Swarthmore is 86 miles. The road distance is 86.6 miles.
The best way to get from Elizabeth to Swarthmore without a car is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs $22 - $55.
It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from Elizabeth to Swarthmore, including transfers.
Elizabeth to Swarthmore bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from E Jersey St At East Scott Pl station.
Elizabeth to Swarthmore train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Metropark Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Elizabeth to Swarthmore is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs $22 - $55. Alternatively, you can line 62 bus and bus, which costs $18 - $40 and takes 4h 36m.
What companies run services between Elizabeth, NJ, USA and Swarthmore, PA, USA?
You can take a train from Elizabeth to Swarthmore via Metropark, Metropark Amtrak Station, and Gray 30th St Station in around 2h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from E Jersey St At East Scott Pl to Chester Rd & Rutgers Av - FS via Newark Penn Station, Philadelphia, Walnut St & 30th St - FS, and 69th St Transit Center South Terminal in around 4h 36m.
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
- 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
- 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
- $17–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Trenton to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–19
- 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
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.septa.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.septa.org/schedules
Train from Trenton to Gray 30th St Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.septa.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.septa.org/schedules
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from Elizabeth to Trenton Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–19
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adult
- $2–19
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Bus from E Jersey St At East Scott Pl to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adults
- $2–7
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–27
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–18
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Elizabeth to Swarthmore bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Elizabeth to Swarthmore train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elizabeth to Swarthmore is 87 miles. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Elizabeth to Swarthmore.
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