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Trip Overview

The average train between Swarthmore and Washington takes 2h 55m and the fastest train takes 2h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Swarthmore 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 55m
Duration
144 mi
Distance
$343
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

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  1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Northeast Regional / ...
2h 41m
$33–654

Swarthmore to Washington train times

Trains run hourly between Swarthmore and Washington. The earliest departure is at 5:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Swarthmore is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Washington at 6:29 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    SEPTAAmtrak6h 40m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 10, 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, October 11, 2026

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    SEPTAAmtrak3h 30m • 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, October 12, 2026

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    SEPTAAmtrak2h 33m • 1 change

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    SEPTAAmtrak2h 43m • 1 change

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    SEPTAAmtrak Acela2h 20m • 1 change

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    SEPTAAmtrak2h 30m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Swarthmore to Washington? 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: 144.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 55m

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

Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $30–80 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Amtrak Acela also services this route hourly.

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