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- Take the train from Swarthmore to Penn Medicine Station
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)PHL - BOS
3h 19mBus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Philadelphia to BostonGreyhound US0235 / ...
9h 10m$40–85Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to BostonAcela
6h 32m$45–800Drive 309.5 mi
- Drive from Swarthmore to Boston309.5 mi
6h 14m$57–82Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)EWR - BOS
4h 53m$105–569Train via New York (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn StationNortheast Regional
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to BostonAcela
6h 33m$43–1,346Bus via New York (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to New York MidtownFlixBus 2602 / ...
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to BostonFlixBus 2610 / ...
10h 20m$52–116
Swarthmore to Boston by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Swarthmore to Boston is to bus which costs $40 - $85 and takes 9h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Swarthmore to Boston is to train and fly which takes 4h 53m and costs $100 - $600.
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 and New York Midtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 20m.
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 32m.
The distance between Swarthmore and Boston is 298 miles. The road distance is 311.3 miles.
The best way to get from Swarthmore to Boston without a car is to train which takes 6h 32m and costs $45 - $800.
It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Swarthmore to Boston, including transfers.
Swarthmore to Boston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia station.
Swarthmore to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Swarthmore to Boston is to train which takes 6h 32m and costs $45 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $85 and takes 9h 10m.
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 22m. Amtrak Northeast Regional also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Philadelphia to Boston 3 times a day. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 7h 35m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $40–290
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- septa.org
Train from Swarthmore to Penn Medicine Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.septa.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.septa.org/schedules
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $70–800
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $70–550
- First Class
- $250–800
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $20–460
- First Class
- $130–600
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–750
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $50–490
- First Class
- $200–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–350
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $45–350
- Business Class
- $120–410
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $10–220
- Business Class
- $55–260
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12–230
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $12–230
- Business Class
- $60–270
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–300
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $30–300
- Business Class
- $95–360
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $10–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $18–29
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $10–65
- Business - advance purchase
- $13–95
- Business Class
- $23–180
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–320
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Philadelphia to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from New York Midtown to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Swarthmore to Boston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.
Swarthmore to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swarthmore to Boston is 311 miles. It takes approximately 6h 14m to drive from Swarthmore to Boston.
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