There are 6 ways to get from Swarthmore to Boston by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly from Philadelphia International Airport
best- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane PHL - BOS
3h 17m$146–466Bus via New York (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2602 / ...
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bostonbus FlixBus 2610 / ...
9h 27m$53–91Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Bostontrain Acela
6h 25m$98–203Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0305 / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to South Stationbus New York
9h 5m$57–106Drive 309.5 mi
- Drive from Swarthmore to Bostoncar 309.5 mi
6h 16m$57–82Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane EWR - BOS
4h 52m$146–523
Swarthmore to Boston by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Swarthmore to Boston is to bus via New York which costs $50 - $95 and takes 9h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Swarthmore to Boston is to fly which takes 3h 17m and costs $140 - $470.
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 27m.
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 25m.
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 25m and costs $95 - $210.
It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Swarthmore to Boston, including transfers.
Swarthmore to Boston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus 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 fly which takes 3h 17m and costs $140 - $470. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $95 - $210 and takes 6h 25m, you could also bus, which costs $55 - $110 and takes 9h 5m.
What companies run services between Swarthmore, PA, USA and Boston, MA, USA?
American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, and Delta fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS) hourly. Alternatively, 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.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–420
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–420
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–420
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 14m
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $95–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- 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 Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–100
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from New York Midtown to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $28–50
- 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 16m to drive from Swarthmore to Boston.
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