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How to get fromSwarthmore to Philadelphiaby train, bus, taxi or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Swarthmore to Philadelphia by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Swarthmore to Suburban Stationtrain train Med
    33 min
  2. Drive 11.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Swarthmore to Philadelphiacar car 11.8 mi
    26 min
    $3–4
  3. Line 109 bus, line 21 bus

    1. Take the bus from Chester Rd & Rutgers Av to 69th St Transit Center South Terminalbus bus 109
    2. Take the bus from 69th St Transit Center South Terminal to Chestnut St & 15th Stbus bus 21
    1h 20m
    $6
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Swarthmore to Philadelphiataxi taxi 11.8 mi
    26 min
    $35–45

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Swarthmore, PA, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?

SEPTA operates a train from Swarthmore to Suburban Station hourly, and the journey takes 33 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Rd & Rutgers Av to Chestnut St & 15th St via 69th St Transit Center South Terminal in around 1h 20m.

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