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

The cheapest way to get from Swarthmore to Boston is to bus which costs $35 - $80 and takes 9h 10m.

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 4h 52m and costs $100 - $600.

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 and New York Midtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 18m.

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 32m.

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 32m and costs $45 - $800.

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 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 32m and costs $45 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $80 and takes 9h 10m.

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 1342+ hotels available in Boston.

Swarthmore to Boston - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Swarthmore to Boston by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport
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
Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to Bostonbus Greyhound US0235 / ...
9h 10m
$35–80
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Bostontrain Acela
6h 32m
$45–800
Drive 309.5 mi
1. Drive from Swarthmore to Bostoncar 309.5 mi
6h 16m
$57–82
Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport
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
$104–1,002
Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport
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 52m
$105–589
Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, train
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane PHL - PVD
2. Take the train from Providence to South Stationtrain
5h 51m
$48–877
Train via New York (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain Acela
6h 33m
$43–1,346
Bus via New York (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2602 / ...
2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bostonbus FlixBus 2610 / ...
10h 18m
$52–100

Swarthmore to Boston by train (Amtrak)

121Weekly Trains

6h 32mAverage Duration

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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 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 $35–80 and the journey takes 7h 35m.

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