The average train between Swarthmore College and Columbia University takes 2h 45m and the fastest train takes 2h 12m. There is a train 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.
Trains run hourly between Swarthmore College and Columbia University. The earliest departure is at 5:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Swarthmore College is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Columbia University at 5:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Swarthmore and take an average of 2h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Swarthmore College to Columbia University. However, there are services departing from Swarthmore College station and arriving at Columbia University station via Gray 30th St Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
Swarthmore College to Columbia University train services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Swarthmore station.
Swarthmore College to Columbia University train services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at 116 St-Columbia University station.
The distance between Swarthmore College and Columbia University is 155 km. The road distance is 171 km.
There is no direct connection from Swarthmore College to Columbia University. However, you can walk to Swarthmore, take the train to Gray 30th St Station, take the train to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, walk to 34 St-Penn Station, take the line 1 subway to 116 St-Columbia University, then walk to Columbia University.