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The average train between Swarthmore College and Providence takes 6h 16m and the fastest train takes 5h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Swarthmore College to Providence. 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 16m
Duration
289 mi
Distance
$183
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

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  1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Providencetrain train Acela
5h 45m
$153–244

Swarthmore College to Providence train times

Trains run hourly between Swarthmore College and Providence. The earliest departure is at 5:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Swarthmore College is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Providence at 9:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Swarthmore and take an average of 6h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    SEPTAAmtrak9h 33m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    SEPTAAmtrak Acela5h 13m • 1 change

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    SEPTAAmtrak6h 6m • 1 change

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    SEPTAAmtrak Acela5h 26m • 1 change

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    SEPTAAmtrak6h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    SEPTAAmtrak Acela5h 13m • 1 change

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    SEPTAAmtrak6h 6m • 1 change

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    SEPTAAmtrak Acela5h 26m • 1 change

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    SEPTAAmtrak6h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    SEPTAAmtrak Acela5h 13m • 1 change

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    SEPTAAmtrak6h 6m • 1 change

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    SEPTAAmtrak Acela5h 26m • 1 change

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    SEPTAAmtrak6h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    SEPTAAmtrak6h 36m • 1 change

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    SEPTAAmtrak Acela5h 50m • 1 change

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    SEPTAAmtrak Acela6h 19m • 1 change

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    SEPTAAmtrak6h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    SEPTAAmtrak6h 36m • 1 change

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    SEPTAAmtrak Acela5h 50m • 1 change

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    SEPTAAmtrak Acela6h 19m • 1 change

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    SEPTAAmtrak6h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    SEPTAAmtrak Acela5h 13m • 1 change

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    SEPTAAmtrak6h 6m • 1 change

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    SEPTAAmtrak Acela5h 26m • 1 change

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Frequently asked questions

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

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  • Distance: 288.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 16m

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

Amtrak Acela operates a train from 30th Street Station to Providence every 4 hours. Tickets cost $60–800 and the journey takes 4h 27m. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours.

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