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Montclair to Swarthmore College trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Montclair and Swarthmore College takes 3h 12m and the fastest train takes 2h. There is a train service every few hours from Montclair 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.

3h 12m
Duration
99 mi
Distance
$302
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train, tram

best
  1. Take the train from Watchung Avenue to Newark Broad Sttrain train
  2. Take the tram from BROAD STREET station to Newark Penn Stationtram tram Nlr
  3. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
  4. Take the train from Gray 30th St Station to Swarthmoretrain train Med
3h
$26–627

Montclair to Swarthmore College train times

Trains run hourly between Montclair and Swarthmore College. The earliest departure is at 5:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Montclair is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Swarthmore College at 7:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Newark Broad St and take an average of 3h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrakSEPTA2h 37m • 3 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrakSEPTA3h 4m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrakSEPTA2h 58m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrakSEPTA7h 53m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrakSEPTA2h 46m • 3 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak AcelaSEPTA2h • 3 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak AcelaSEPTA2h 57m • 3 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrakSEPTA3h 6m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrakSEPTA2h 46m • 3 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak AcelaSEPTA2h • 3 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak AcelaSEPTA2h 57m • 3 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrakSEPTA3h 6m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrakSEPTA2h 46m • 3 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrakSEPTA2h 18m • 3 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak AcelaSEPTA2h • 3 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak AcelaSEPTA2h 57m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrakSEPTA2h 46m • 3 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak AcelaSEPTA2h • 3 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak AcelaSEPTA2h 57m • 3 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrakSEPTA3h 6m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Montclair to Swarthmore College? 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.

Map of how to get from Montclair to Swarthmore College.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 98.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 12m

What companies run services between Montclair, NJ, USA and Swarthmore College, PA, USA?

You can take a train from Watchung Avenue to Swarthmore College via Secaucus Upper Level, Trenton Transit Center, Gray 30th St Station, and Swarthmore in around 4h 33m.

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