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Trip Overview

The average train between Washington and Swarthmore takes 2h 35m and the fastest train takes 2h 8m. There is an hourly train service from Washington to Swarthmore. 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 35m
Duration
143 mi
Distance
$42
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train Acela
2h 36m
$35–81

Washington to Swarthmore train times

Trains run hourly between Washington and Swarthmore. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Washington is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Swarthmore at 7:13 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaSEPTA2h 23m • 1 change

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    AmtrakSEPTA2h 53m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaSEPTA2h 33m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaSEPTA2h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    AmtrakSEPTA2h 53m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaSEPTA2h 33m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaSEPTA2h 25m • 1 change

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    AmtrakSEPTA3h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaSEPTA2h 22m • 1 change

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    AmtrakSEPTA2h 59m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaSEPTA2h 47m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaSEPTA2h 27m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Washington to Swarthmore? 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: 142.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 35m

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

Amtrak Acela operates a train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station hourly. Tickets cost $30–650 and the journey takes 1h 42m. Amtrak also services this route hourly.

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