There are 7 ways to get from Providence to Swarthmore by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Providence to 30th Street Stationtrain Acela
5h 22m$35–800Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Providence to Philadelphiabus FlixBus 2681
7h 58m$44–90Drive 277.6 mi
- Drive from Providence to Swarthmorecar 277.6 mi
5h 41m$51–74Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport
- Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane PVD - PHL
4h 23m$42–272Bus via New York
- Take the bus from Providence Downtown to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Providence
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Philadelphiabus Greyhound US0305 / ...
8h 38m$47–94Train to Boston Logan Airport, fly
- Take the train from Providence to South Stationtrain
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane BOS - PHL
5h 51m$101–974Bus to Worcester Regional Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Providence to Worcester Union Stationbus
- Fly from Worcester Regional Airport (ORH) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane ORH - PHL
6h 33m
Providence to Swarthmore by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Providence to Swarthmore is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Providence to Swarthmore is to fly which takes 4h 23m and costs $40 - $280.
No, there is no direct bus from Providence to Swarthmore. However, there are services departing from Providence Downtown and arriving at Chester Rd & Rutgers Av - FS via Port Authority Bus Terminal, Walnut St & 30th St - FS and 69th St Transit Center South Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 38m.
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 22m.
The distance between Providence and Swarthmore is 290 miles. The road distance is 279.2 miles.
The best way to get from Providence to Swarthmore without a car is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs $35 - $800.
It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Providence to Swarthmore, including transfers.
Providence to Swarthmore bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Providence Downtown station.
Providence to Swarthmore train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Providence station.
The best way to get from Providence to Swarthmore is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs $35 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $90 and takes 7h 58m, you could also fly, which costs $40 - $280 and takes 4h 23m.
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, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Providence to Philadelphia once daily. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 6h 40m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Flights from Worcester Regional Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Providence to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–800
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $60–500
- First Class
- $220–800
Train from Providence to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $10–450
- First Class
- $110–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Providence to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–330
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $35–330
- Business Class
- $100–390
Train from Providence to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $6–210
- Business Class
- $45–240
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from Providence to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–14
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Adult
- $5–14
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Providence to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Providence Downtown to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $24–55
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Adult
- $24–55
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 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Providence to Worcester Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Providence to Swarthmore bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Providence to Swarthmore train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Providence to Swarthmore is 279 miles. It takes approximately 5h 41m to drive from Providence to Swarthmore.
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