There are 4 ways to get from Swarthmore to Edison by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or train
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Train via Trenton
best- Take the train from Swarthmore to Gray 30th St StationMed
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Trenton
- Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to Edison StationNec
2h 12mDrive 72 mi
cheapest- Drive from Swarthmore to Edison72 mi
1h 41m$14–19Line 109 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Chester Rd & Rutgers Av to 69th St Transit Center South Terminal109
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to New BrunswickFlixBus 2602
3h 24m$22–28Train
- Take the train from Swarthmore to Gray 30th St StationMed
- Take the train from Gray 30th St Station to TrentonTre
- Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to Edison StationNec
2h 43m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Swarthmore to Edison is to drive which costs $13 - $19 and takes 1h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Swarthmore to Edison is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs $13 - $19.
No, there is no direct bus from Swarthmore to Edison. However, there are services departing from Chester Rd & Rutgers Av and arriving at New Brunswick via 69th St Transit Center South Terminal and Philadelphia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Swarthmore to Edison station. However, there are services departing from Swarthmore and arriving at Edison Station via 30th Street Station and Trenton Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.
The distance between Swarthmore and Edison is 71 miles. The road distance is 72.4 miles.
The best way to get from Swarthmore to Edison without a car is to train via Trenton which takes 2h 12m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 12m to get from Swarthmore to Edison, including transfers.
Swarthmore to Edison bus services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Chester Rd & Rutgers Av station.
Swarthmore to Edison train services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Swarthmore station.
The best way to get from Swarthmore to Edison is to train via Trenton which takes 2h 12m and costs . Alternatively, you can line 109 bus and bus, which costs $21 - $29 and takes 3h 24m.
What companies run services between Swarthmore, PA, USA and Edison, Middlesex County, NJ, USA?
You can take a train from Swarthmore to Edison Station via 30th Street Station, Trenton, and Trenton Transit Center in around 2h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Rd & Rutgers Av to New Brunswick via 69th St Transit Center South Terminal, Chestnut St & 30th St, and Philadelphia in around 3h 24m.
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- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- septa.org
Train from Swarthmore to Gray 30th St Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.septa.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.septa.org/schedules
Train from Gray 30th St Station to Trenton
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.septa.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.septa.org/schedules
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Trenton
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $4–200
- Business Class
- $45–230
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Trenton
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from Trenton Transit Center to Edison Station
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adult
- $2–15
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- septa.org
Bus from Chester Rd & Rutgers Av to 69th St Transit Center South Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.septa.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.septa.org/schedules
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia to New Brunswick
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $16–23
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Swarthmore to Edison bus services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at 69th St Transit Center South Terminal station.
Swarthmore to Edison train services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Gray 30th St Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swarthmore to Edison is 72 miles. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Swarthmore to Edison.
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