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How to get fromRochester to Swarthmoreby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from Rochester to Swarthmore by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Rochester

    best
    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane ROC - PHL
    3h 2m
    $96–578

  2. Drive  302.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rochester to Swarthmorecar car 302.4 mi
    6h 37m
    $56–80

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train Keystone Service / ...
    9h 34m
    $226–916

  4. Bus via Binghamton

    1. Take the bus from Rochester to Binghamtonbus bus 231 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Binghamton to Scranton Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Scranton to Philadelphia 30th St Stationbus bus
    9h 59m
    $91–191

  5. Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane BUF - PHL
    5h 7m
    $74–433

  6. Train via Albany

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    9h 57m
    $158–933

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Newark Penn Stationbus bus FlixBus 2685 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2601 / ...
    11h 10m
    $68–117

Rochester to Swarthmore by train (Amtrak)

Calendar28Weekly Trains
Duration9h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$226Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 278 mi
  • Duration: 3h 2m

What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Swarthmore, PA, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Rochester (ROC) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rochester to Swarthmore via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Gray 30th St Station in around 9h 34m.

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