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

The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Swarthmore is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 27 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Swarthmore is to taxi which takes 27 min and costs $35 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Philadelphia and Swarthmore?

No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia to Swarthmore. However, there are services departing from 15th St & Market St - FS and arriving at Chester Rd & Rutgers Av - FS via 69th St Transit Center South Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Philadelphia and Swarthmore?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Suburban Station station and arriving at Swarthmore. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 30 min.

How far is it from Philadelphia to Swarthmore?

The distance between Philadelphia and Swarthmore is 11 miles. The road distance is 12.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Swarthmore without a car is to train which takes 30 min and costs $3.

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

The train from Suburban Station to Swarthmore takes 30 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Swarthmore bus from?

Philadelphia to Swarthmore bus services, operated by SEPTA, depart from 15th St & Market St - FS station.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Swarthmore train from?

Philadelphia to Swarthmore train services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Suburban Station.

Train or bus from Philadelphia to Swarthmore?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Swarthmore is to train which takes 30 min and costs $3. Alternatively, you can bus and line 109 bus, which costs $6 and takes 1h 10m.

Where does the Philadelphia to Swarthmore bus arrive?

Philadelphia to Swarthmore bus services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at 69th St Transit Center South Terminal station.

Where does the Philadelphia to Swarthmore train arrive?

Philadelphia to Swarthmore train services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Swarthmore station.

Can I drive from Philadelphia to Swarthmore?

Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Swarthmore is 12 miles. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Philadelphia to Swarthmore.

Where can I stay near Swarthmore?

There are 973+ hotels available in Swarthmore.

Philadelphia to Swarthmore - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 109 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Philadelphia to Swarthmore by train, bus, taxi, or car

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Suburban Station to Swarthmoretrain Med
30 min
$3
Bus, line 109 bus
1. Take the bus from 15th St & Market St - FS to 69th St Transit Center South Terminalbus L1 Owl
2. Take the bus from 69th St Transit Center South Terminal to Chester Rd & Rutgers Av - FSbus 109
1h 10m
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Philadelphia to Swarthmoretaxi 12 mi
27 min
$35–45
Drive 12 mi
1. Drive from Philadelphia to Swarthmorecar 12 mi
27 min
$3–4

Philadelphia to Swarthmore by train

166Weekly Trains

30 minAverage Duration

$3Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 11.1 mi
Duration: 30 min

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Swarthmore, PA, USA?

SEPTA operates a train from Suburban Station to Swarthmore hourly. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 30 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 15th St & Market St - FS to Chester Rd & Rutgers Av - FS via 69th St Transit Center South Terminal in around 1h 10m.

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