There are 6 ways to get from Washington to Swarthmore by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or subway
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street StationNortheast Regional
2h 52m$18–650Bus
- Take the bus from Union Station to PhiladelphiaWashington
5h 11m$20–50Drive 124.6 mi
- Drive from Washington to Swarthmore124.6 mi
2h 22m$23–33Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)DCA - PHL
- Take the train from Penn Medicine Station to Swarthmore
2h 28mBus via 69th St Transit Center South Terminal
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to PhiladelphiaFlixBus 2601 / ...
5h 20m$29–54Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)IAD - PHL
4h 29m$272–658
Washington to Swarthmore by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Swarthmore is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Swarthmore is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Swarthmore. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Chester Rd & Rutgers Av - FS via 2nd St & Green St and 69th St Transit Center South Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Swarthmore. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Swarthmore via Gray 30th St Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
The distance between Washington and Swarthmore is 145 miles. The road distance is 125.3 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Swarthmore without a car is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs $18 - $650.
It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Washington to Swarthmore, including transfers.
Washington to Swarthmore bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Swarthmore train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Swarthmore is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs $18 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $20 - $50 and takes 5h 11m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Swarthmore, PA, USA?
Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station hourly. Tickets cost $18–250 and the journey takes 1h 56m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from Union Station to Philadelphia 4 times a day. Tickets cost $20–50 and the journey takes 4h 15m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–310
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–250
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $18–250
- Business Class
- $70–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- 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 Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- septa.org
Train from Penn Medicine Station to Swarthmore
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.septa.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.septa.org/schedules
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $5–8
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Union Station to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–50
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Adult
- $20–50
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- 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 Washington Union Station to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Washington to Swarthmore bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Philadelphia station.
Washington to Swarthmore train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Swarthmore is 125 miles. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Washington to Swarthmore.
There are 748+ hotels available in Swarthmore.