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Providence to Swarthmore College trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Providence and Swarthmore College takes 6h 13m and the fastest train takes 5h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Providence 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.

6h 13m
Duration
289 mi
Distance
$456
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from Providence to 30th Street Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
6h 11m
$66–757

Providence to Swarthmore College train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Providence and Swarthmore College. The earliest departure is at 5:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Providence is at 8:36 PM which arrives into Swarthmore College at 7:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Gray 30th St Station and take an average of 6h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaSEPTA5h 24m • 1 change

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    AmtrakSEPTA6h 16m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakSEPTA10h 44m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaSEPTA5h 36m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaSEPTA5h 34m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaSEPTA5h 35m • 1 change

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    AmtrakSEPTA6h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaSEPTA5h 21m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaSEPTA5h 20m • 1 change

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    AmtrakSEPTA5h 53m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaSEPTA5h 26m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaSEPTA5h 21m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaSEPTA5h 20m • 1 change

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    AmtrakSEPTA5h 53m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaSEPTA5h 26m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaSEPTA5h 43m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaSEPTA5h 41m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaSEPTA5h 42m • 1 change

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    AmtrakSEPTA6h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaSEPTA5h 43m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaSEPTA5h 41m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaSEPTA5h 42m • 1 change

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    AmtrakSEPTA6h 20m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 288.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 13m

What companies run services between Providence, RI, USA and Swarthmore College, PA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Providence to 30th Street Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $150–240 and the journey takes 5h 11m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours.

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