There are 4 ways to get from Grand Central Terminal to Swarthmore College by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street StationNortheast Regional
3h$12–600Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to PhiladelphiaGreyhound US0305 / ...
3h 37m$20–38Drive 104.5 mi
- Drive from Grand Central Terminal to Swarthmore College104.5 mi
2h 19m$20–28Bus, line 109 bus
- Take the bus from New York Midtown 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
4h 28m$23–43
Grand Central Terminal to Swarthmore College by foot, bus, and subway (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Swarthmore College is to drive which costs $19 - $28 and takes 2h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Swarthmore College is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs $19 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from Grand Central Terminal to Swarthmore College. However, there are services departing from New York Midtown 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 4h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Grand Central Terminal station to Swarthmore College. However, there are services departing from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and arriving at Swarthmore via Gray 30th St Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
The distance between Grand Central Terminal and Swarthmore College is 103 miles. The road distance is 105.1 miles.
The best way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Swarthmore College without a car is to train which takes 3h and costs $12 - $600.
It takes approximately 3h to get from Grand Central Terminal to Swarthmore College, including transfers.
Grand Central Terminal to Swarthmore College bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from New York Midtown station.
Grand Central Terminal to Swarthmore College train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The best way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Swarthmore College is to train which takes 3h and costs $12 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $19 - $40 and takes 3h 37m.
What companies run services between Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA and Swarthmore College, PA, USA?
Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Station hourly. Tickets cost $12–230 and the journey takes 1h 33m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Philadelphia hourly. Tickets cost $16–35 and the journey takes 2h.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12–230
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $12–230
- Business Class
- $60–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–340
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $20–460
- First Class
- $130–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from New York Midtown to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $16–40
- 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
Grand Central Terminal to Swarthmore College bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Philadelphia station.
Grand Central Terminal to Swarthmore College train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Grand Central Terminal to Swarthmore College is 105 miles. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Grand Central Terminal to Swarthmore College.
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