There are 7 ways to get from Swarthmore to Georgetown University by train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, plane, subway, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional
3h 33m$43–90Drive 126.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Swarthmore to Georgetown Universitycar 126.2 mi
2h 29m$23–34Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to Union Stationbus New York
6h 20m$37–70Train, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the train from Swarthmore to Penn Medicine Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane PHL - DCA
3h 57m$73–609Train, subway
- Take the train from Swarthmore to Gray 30th St Stationtrain Med
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platformsubway O / ...
3h 57m$35–84Bus via 69th St Transit Center South Terminal (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Arlingtonbus FlixBus N2601
6h 22m$24–41Train, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Take the train from Swarthmore to Penn Medicine Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane PHL - IAD
4h 24m$318–764
Swarthmore to Georgetown University by train, subway, bus, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Swarthmore to Georgetown University is to bus via 69th St Transit Center South Terminal which costs $23 - $45 and takes 6h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Swarthmore to Georgetown University is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Swarthmore to Georgetown University. However, there are services departing from Chester Rd & Rutgers Av and arriving at Arlington via 69th St Transit Center South Terminal and Philadelphia Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Swarthmore to Georgetown University. However, there are services departing from Swarthmore and arriving at Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform via 30th Street Station and New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
The distance between Swarthmore and Georgetown University is 150 miles. The road distance is 127 miles.
The best way to get from Swarthmore to Georgetown University without a car is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs $40 - $90.
It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Swarthmore to Georgetown University, including transfers.
Swarthmore to Georgetown University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Swarthmore to Georgetown University train services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Swarthmore station.
The best way to get from Swarthmore to Georgetown University is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs $40 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $70 and takes 6h 20m.
What companies run services between Swarthmore, PA, USA and Georgetown University, DC, USA?
Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $18–250 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from Philadelphia to Union Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $29–60 and the journey takes 4h 5m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–310
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–250
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $18–250
- Business Class
- $70–300
Train from 30th Street Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–250
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $17–250
- Business Class
- $70–290
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- septa.org
Train from Swarthmore to Penn Medicine Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.septa.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.septa.org/schedules
Train from Swarthmore to Gray 30th St Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.septa.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.septa.org/schedules
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–6
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $4–6
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia to Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–60
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Arlington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Swarthmore to Georgetown University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Arlington station.
Swarthmore to Georgetown University train services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Gray 30th St Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swarthmore to Georgetown University is 127 miles. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Swarthmore to Georgetown University.
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