The average train between Montclair and Swarthmore College takes 5h 23m and the fastest train takes 3h 37m. The train service runs several times per day 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.
Trains run twice daily between Montclair and Swarthmore College. The earliest departure is at 5:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Montclair is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Swarthmore College at 8:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Secaucus Upper Level and take an average of 5h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 59m • 3 changesWant 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.
No, there is no direct train from Montclair to Swarthmore College. However, there are services departing from Montclair station and arriving at Swarthmore College station via Trenton Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
Montclair to Swarthmore College train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Secaucus Upper Level station.
Montclair to Swarthmore College train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Gray 30th St Station.
The distance between Montclair and Swarthmore College is 141 km. The road distance is 174 km.
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.