The average bus between Swarthmore College and Columbia University takes 4h 37m and the fastest bus takes 3h 45m. There is a bus service every few hours from Swarthmore College to Columbia University. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run hourly between Swarthmore College and Columbia University. The earliest departure is at 12:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Swarthmore College is at 8:45 PM which arrives into Columbia University at 12:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Chester Rd & College Av and take an average of 4h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



7h 51m • 3 changes



4h 38m • 3 changes



4h 43m • 3 changes



4h 29m • 3 changes



7h 38m • 3 changes



3h 56m • 3 changes



4h 14m • 3 changes



4h 41m • 3 changes



7h 38m • 3 changes



3h 56m • 3 changes



4h 14m • 3 changes



4h 41m • 3 changes
Want to know about travelling from Swarthmore College to Columbia University? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Swarthmore College to Columbia University. However, there are services departing from Swarthmore College station and arriving at Columbia University station via 69th St Transit Center South Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
Swarthmore College to Columbia University bus services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Chester Rd & College Av station.
Swarthmore College to Columbia University bus services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Broadway/W 116 St station.
The distance between Swarthmore College and Columbia University is 155 km. The road distance is 259 km.
You can take a vehicle from Swarthmore College to Columbia University via Chester Rd & College Av, 69th St Transit Center South Terminal, Chestnut St & 30th St, Philadelphia, W 41 St/8 Av, and Broadway/W 116 St in around 5h 7m.