The average train between Columbia University and Swarthmore College takes 2h 30m and the fastest train takes 1h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Columbia University to Swarthmore College. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Columbia University and Swarthmore College. The earliest departure is at 4:27 AM at night, and the last departure from Columbia University is at 9:24 PM which arrives into Swarthmore College at 12:13 AM. All services require a transfer at 116 St-Columbia University and take an average of 2h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Columbia University to Swarthmore College. However, there are services departing from Columbia University station and arriving at Swarthmore College station via 34 St-Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
Columbia University to Swarthmore College train services, operated by MTA, depart from 116 St-Columbia University station.
Columbia University to Swarthmore College train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Swarthmore station.
The distance between Columbia University and Swarthmore College is 155 km. The road distance is 171 km.
There is no direct connection from Columbia University to Swarthmore College. However, you can walk to 116 St-Columbia University, take the line 1 subway to 34 St-Penn Station, walk to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, take the train to 30th Street Station, take the train to Swarthmore, then walk to Swarthmore College.