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The average train between Swarthmore College and Washington takes 2h 58m and the fastest train takes 2h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Swarthmore College to Washington. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 58m
Duration
145 mi
Distance
$343
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Swarthmore College to Washington train times

Trains run hourly between Swarthmore College and Washington. 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 Washington at 6:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Swarthmore and take an average of 2h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    SEPTAAmtrak8h 12m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    SEPTAAmtrak2h 38m • 1 change
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    SEPTAAmtrak2h 48m • 1 change
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    SEPTAAmtrak Acela2h 28m • 1 change
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    SEPTAAmtrak2h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    SEPTAAmtrak2h 38m • 1 change
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    SEPTAAmtrak2h 48m • 1 change
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    SEPTAAmtrak Acela2h 28m • 1 change
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    SEPTAAmtrak2h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    SEPTAAmtrak2h 38m • 1 change
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    SEPTAAmtrak2h 48m • 1 change
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    SEPTAAmtrak Acela2h 28m • 1 change
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    SEPTAAmtrak2h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    SEPTAAmtrak2h 38m • 1 change
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    SEPTAAmtrak2h 48m • 1 change
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    SEPTAAmtrak Acela2h 28m • 1 change
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    SEPTAAmtrak2h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    SEPTAAmtrak2h 51m • 1 change
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    SEPTAAmtrak Acela2h 44m • 1 change
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    SEPTAAmtrak2h 52m • 1 change
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    SEPTAAmtrak Acela2h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    SEPTAAmtrak2h 33m • 1 change
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    SEPTAAmtrak3h 4m • 1 change
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    SEPTAAmtrak Acela2h 50m • 1 change
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    SEPTAAmtrak3h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    SEPTAAmtrak2h 38m • 1 change
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    SEPTAAmtrak2h 48m • 1 change
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    SEPTAAmtrak Acela2h 28m • 1 change
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    SEPTAAmtrak2h 28m • 1 change
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  • Distance: 144.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 58m

What companies run services between Swarthmore College, PA, USA and Washington, DC, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $70–120 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Amtrak Acela also services this route hourly.

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