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

The cheapest way to get from Swarthmore to Boston is to bus via New York which costs $50 - $95 and takes 9h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swarthmore to Boston is to train and fly which takes 3h 20m and costs $140 - $490.

Is there a direct bus between Swarthmore and Boston?

No, there is no direct bus from Swarthmore to Boston. However, there are services departing from Chester Rd & Rutgers Av and arriving at Boston via 69th St Transit Center South Terminal, Philadelphia Bus Station and New York Midtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Swarthmore and Boston?

No, there is no direct train from Swarthmore to Boston. However, there are services departing from Swarthmore and arriving at Boston via 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.

How far is it from Swarthmore to Boston?

The distance between Swarthmore and Boston is 298 miles. The road distance is 311.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swarthmore to Boston without a car is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs $90 - $210.

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

It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Swarthmore to Boston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swarthmore to Boston bus from?

Swarthmore to Boston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Swarthmore to Boston train from?

Swarthmore to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from 30th Street Station.

Train or bus from Swarthmore to Boston?

The best way to get from Swarthmore to Boston is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs $90 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $120 and takes 8h 46m.

Where does the Swarthmore to Boston bus arrive?

Swarthmore to Boston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.

Where does the Swarthmore to Boston train arrive?

Swarthmore to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.

Can I drive from Swarthmore to Boston?

Yes, the driving distance between Swarthmore to Boston is 311 miles. It takes approximately 6h 16m to drive from Swarthmore to Boston.

Where can I stay near Boston?

There are 1365+ hotels available in Boston.

Swarthmore to Boston - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Swarthmore to Penn Medicine Stationtrain
2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane PHL - BOS
3h 20m
$146–486
Bus via New York (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2602 / ...
2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bostonbus FlixBus 2610 / ...
9h 34m
$51–91
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Bostontrain Acela
6h 28m
$93–203
Bus
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0305 / ...
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to South Stationbus New York
8h 46m
$57–116
Drive 309.5 mi
1. Drive from Swarthmore to Bostoncar 309.5 mi
6h 16m
$57–82
Train to Laguardia Airport, fly
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane LGA - BOS
5h 35m
$200–1,169
Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain
2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane EWR - BOS
4h 55m
$156–523

Swarthmore to Boston by train (Amtrak)

110Weekly Trains

6h 28mAverage Duration

$93Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 296.2 mi
Duration: 3h 20m

What companies run services between Swarthmore, PA, USA and Boston, MA, USA?

Amtrak Acela operates a train from 30th Street Station to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $70–800 and the journey takes 5h 14m. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Rd & Rutgers Av to South Station via 69th St Transit Center South Terminal, 69th St Transit Center, 11th St, Philadelphia Bus Station, and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 8h 46m.

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