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

The cheapest way to get from Providence to Swarthmore is to bus which costs $40 - $70 and takes 8h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Providence to Swarthmore is to train which takes 5h 21m and costs $35 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Providence and Swarthmore?

No, there is no direct bus from Providence to Swarthmore. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Chester Rd & Rutgers Av - FS via 2nd St & Green St and 69th St Transit Center South Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Providence and Swarthmore?

No, there is no direct train from Providence to Swarthmore. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Swarthmore via Gray 30th St Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.

How far is it from Providence to Swarthmore?

The distance between Providence and Swarthmore is 290 miles. The road distance is 279.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Providence to Swarthmore without a car is to train which takes 5h 21m and costs $35 - $800.

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

It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Providence to Swarthmore, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Providence to Swarthmore bus from?

Providence to Swarthmore bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Providence station.

Where do I catch the Providence to Swarthmore train from?

Providence to Swarthmore train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Providence station.

Train or bus from Providence to Swarthmore?

The best way to get from Providence to Swarthmore is to train which takes 5h 21m and costs $35 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus via New York, which costs $40 - $95 and takes 8h 8m.

Where does the Providence to Swarthmore bus arrive?

Providence to Swarthmore bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Philadelphia station.

Where does the Providence to Swarthmore train arrive?

Providence to Swarthmore train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at 30th Street Station.

Can I drive from Providence to Swarthmore?

Yes, the driving distance between Providence to Swarthmore is 279 miles. It takes approximately 5h 41m to drive from Providence to Swarthmore.

Where can I stay near Swarthmore?

There are 973+ hotels available in Swarthmore.

Providence to Swarthmore - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Providence to Swarthmore by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or bus

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Providence to 30th Street Stationtrain Acela
5h 21m
$35–800
Bus via New York
1. Take the bus from Providence Downtown to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Providence
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Philadelphiabus Greyhound US0305 / ...
8h 8m
$44–91
Drive 277.6 mi
1. Drive from Providence to Swarthmorecar 277.6 mi
5h 41m
$51–74
Fly Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, train
1. Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane PVD - PHL
2. Take the train from Penn Medicine Station to Swarthmoretrain
4h 14m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Providence to Philadelphiabus FlixBus 2681
8h 50m
$43–70
Train to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport
1. Take the train from Providence to South Stationtrain
2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane BOS - PHL
5h 52m
$96–1,004
Fly Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
1. Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane PVD - BWI
2. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to 30th Street Stationtrain
6h 3m
$48–909
Bus to Worcester Regional Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport
1. Take the bus from Providence to Worcester Union Stationbus
2. Fly from Worcester Regional Airport (ORH) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane ORH - PHL
6h 26m

Providence to Swarthmore by train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 288.5 mi
Duration: 5h 21m

What companies run services between Providence, RI, USA and Swarthmore, PA, USA?

Amtrak Acela operates a train from Providence to 30th Street Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $60–800 and the journey takes 4h 26m. Amtrak Northeast Regional also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Providence Downtown to Chester Rd & Rutgers Av - FS via Port Authority Bus Terminal, Philadelphia, Spring Garden, 69th St Transit Center, and 69th St Transit Center South Terminal in around 8h 8m.

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