There are 6 ways to get from Swarthmore to University of Delaware by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Swarthmore to Gray 30th St StationMed
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark AmtrakNortheast Regional
2h 18mDrive 30.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Swarthmore to University of Delaware30.5 mi
38 min$6–8Train, line 033 bus
- Take the train from Swarthmore to Gray 30th St StationMed
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Wilmington
- Take the bus from Wilmington Tc to Delaware Ave @ Academy St033
2h 39mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Swarthmore to University of Delaware30.5 mi
38 min$100–130Line 013 bus, line 033 bus
- Take the bus from Claymont Transportation Center to Wilmington Tc013
- Take the bus from Wilmington Tc to Delaware Ave @ Academy St033
3h 41m$8–12Line 013 bus, line 010 bus
- Take the bus from Claymont Transportation Center to King St @ 3Rd St013
- Take the bus from King St @ 3Rd St to S College Ave @ Kent Way010
3h 52m$8–12
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Swarthmore to University of Delaware is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 38 min.
The fastest way to get from Swarthmore to University of Delaware is to drive which takes 38 min and costs $5 - $8.
No, there is no direct bus from Swarthmore to University of Delaware. However, there are services departing from Chester Rd & Rutgers Av - FS and arriving at Delaware Ave @ Academy St via Chester Transit Center, Claymont Transportation Center and Wilmington Tc. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Swarthmore to University of Delaware. However, there are services departing from Swarthmore and arriving at Newark Amtrak via 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
The distance between Swarthmore and University of Delaware is 49 miles. The road distance is 30.7 miles.
The best way to get from Swarthmore to University of Delaware without a car is to train which takes 2h 18m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 18m to get from Swarthmore to University of Delaware, including transfers.
Swarthmore to University of Delaware bus services, operated by DART First State, depart from Claymont Transportation Center station.
Swarthmore to University of Delaware train services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Swarthmore station.
The best way to get from Swarthmore to University of Delaware is to train which takes 2h 18m and costs . Alternatively, you can line 013 bus and line 033 bus, which costs $8 - $12 and takes 3h 41m.
What companies run services between Swarthmore, PA, USA and University of Delaware, DE, USA?
You can take a train from Swarthmore to University of Delaware via 30th Street Station and Newark Amtrak in around 2h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Rd & Rutgers Av - FS to University of Delaware via 6th St & Welsh St - Chester Tran Ctr, Chester Transit Center, Claymont Transit Center, Claymont Transportation Center, Wilmington Tc, and Delaware Ave @ Academy St in around 3h 41m.
- 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
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $5–200
- Business Class
- $45–240
Train from 30th Street Station to Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $3–200
- Business Class
- $40–230
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–550
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $5–440
- First Class
- $100–550
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-652-3278
- Website
- dartfirststate.com
Bus from Wilmington Tc to Delaware Ave @ Academy St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.dartfirststate.com/
Bus from Claymont Transportation Center to Wilmington Tc
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- https://www.dartfirststate.com/
Bus from Claymont Transportation Center to King St @ 3Rd St
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- https://www.dartfirststate.com/
Bus from King St @ 3Rd St to S College Ave @ Kent Way
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.dartfirststate.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Estimated price
- $100–130
Streamline Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 267-226-0254
- Website
- facebook.com
Philadelphia Taxicab Service
- Phone
- +1 215-535-6700
- Website
- philataxicab.com
Gondal Taxi
- Phone
- +1 267-499-3113
Wilmington Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 302-804-1134
Delaware Wilmington Taxi
- Phone
- +1 302-345-1198
- Website
- delawareridetaxi.weebly.com
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More Questions & Answers
Swarthmore to University of Delaware bus services, operated by DART First State, arrive at Wilmington Tc station.
Swarthmore to University of Delaware train services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Gray 30th St Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swarthmore to University of Delaware is 31 miles. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Swarthmore to University of Delaware.
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