There are 3 ways to get from Swarthmore to Newark by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Swarthmore to Gray 30th St Stationtrain Med
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
1h 50m$14–603Line 21 bus, bus
- Take the bus from 69th St Transit Center South Terminal to Chestnut St & 12th Stbus 21
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
3h 54m$16–31Drive 91.5 mi
- Drive from Swarthmore to Newarkcar 91.5 mi
2h 10m$17–25
Swarthmore to Newark by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Swarthmore to Newark is to drive which costs $16 - $25 and takes 2h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Swarthmore to Newark is to train which takes 1h 50m and costs $13 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Swarthmore to Newark station. However, there are services departing from Chester Rd & Rutgers Av and arriving at Newark Penn Station via 69th St Transit Center South Terminal and Philadelphia Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Swarthmore to Newark station. However, there are services departing from Swarthmore and arriving at Newark Penn Station via 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.
The distance between Swarthmore and Newark is 91 miles. The road distance is 92 miles.
The best way to get from Swarthmore to Newark without a car is to train which takes 1h 50m and costs $13 - $650.
It takes approximately 1h 50m to get from Swarthmore to Newark, including transfers.
Swarthmore to Newark bus services, operated by SEPTA, depart from 69th St Transit Center South Terminal station.
Swarthmore to Newark train services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Swarthmore station.
The best way to get from Swarthmore to Newark is to train which takes 1h 50m and costs $13 - $650. Alternatively, you can line 21 bus and bus, which costs $15 - $35 and takes 3h 54m.
What companies run services between Swarthmore, PA, USA and Newark, NJ, USA?
You can take a train from Swarthmore to Newark Penn Station via 30th Street Station in around 1h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Rd & Rutgers Av to Newark Penn Station via 69th St Transit Center South Terminal, Chestnut St & 12th St, and Philadelphia Bus Station in around 3h 54m.
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- septa.org
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $11–220
- Business Class
- $55–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $18–450
- First Class
- $120–600
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- septa.org
Bus from 69th St Transit Center South Terminal to Chestnut St & 12th St
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.septa.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.septa.org/schedules
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–18
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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 Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–25
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Swarthmore to Newark bus services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Chestnut St & 12th St station.
Swarthmore to Newark train services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Gray 30th St Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swarthmore to Newark is 92 miles. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Swarthmore to Newark.
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