What is the cheapest way to get from Albany to Swarthmore?

The cheapest way to get from Albany to Swarthmore is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Albany to Swarthmore?

The fastest way to get from Albany to Swarthmore is to drive which takes 4h 32m and costs $40 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Albany and Swarthmore?

No, there is no direct bus from Albany to Swarthmore. However, there are services departing from Albany Bus Terminal, NY and arriving at Chester Rd & Rutgers Av - FS via New York Midtown and 69th St Transit Center South Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Albany and Swarthmore?

No, there is no direct train from Albany station to Swarthmore. However, there are services departing from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station and arriving at Swarthmore via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Gray 30th St Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.

How far is it from Albany to Swarthmore?

The distance between Albany and Swarthmore is 243 miles. The road distance is 238.8 miles.

How do I travel from Albany to Swarthmore without a car?

The best way to get from Albany to Swarthmore without a car is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs $65 - $700.

How long does it take to get from Albany to Swarthmore?

It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Albany to Swarthmore, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Albany to Swarthmore bus from?

Albany to Swarthmore bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Albany Bus Terminal, NY station.

Where do I catch the Albany to Swarthmore train from?

Albany to Swarthmore train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Albany to Swarthmore?

The best way to get from Albany to Swarthmore is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs $65 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $90 and takes 6h 33m.

Where does the Albany to Swarthmore bus arrive?

Albany to Swarthmore bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.

Where does the Albany to Swarthmore train arrive?

Albany to Swarthmore train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Can I drive from Albany to Swarthmore?

Yes, the driving distance between Albany to Swarthmore is 239 miles. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Albany to Swarthmore.

Where can I stay near Swarthmore?

There are 863+ hotels available in Swarthmore.

Albany to Swarthmore - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 905 bus

There are 8 ways to get from Albany to Swarthmore by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, plane, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
5h 1m
$68–696
Drive 237.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Albany to Swarthmorecar 237.4 mi
4h 32m
$44–63
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to New York Midtownbus FlixBus N2679 / ...
2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2602 / ...
6h 33m
$55–90
Line 905 bus, fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Hawk/Capitol Station - Washington Ave & Hawk St to Colonie Station - Central Ave & Colonie Centerbus
2. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane ALB - PHL
3. Take the train from Penn Medicine Station to Swarthmoretrain
4h 48m
$94–610
Bus via New York
1. Take the bus from Albany to New Yorkbus Adt A289 / ...
2. Take the bus from New York - Port Authority Bus Terminal to Philadelphiabus New York
7h 32m
$62–181
Line 905 bus, fly to Laguardia Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Hawk/Capitol Station - Washington Ave & Hawk St to Colonie Station - Central Ave & Colonie Centerbus
2. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane ALB - LGA
3. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
4. Take the train from Gray 30th St Station to Swarthmoretrain
6h 17m
$104–1,212
Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane ALB - BWI
2. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to 30th Street Stationtrain
6h 26m
$116–1,208
Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train
1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane ALB - DCA
2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
6h 42m
$160–804

Albany to Swarthmore by train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 241.7 mi
Duration: 5h 1m

What companies run services between Albany, NY, USA and Swarthmore, PA, USA?

You can take a train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Swarthmore via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Gray 30th St Station in around 5h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Chester Rd & Rutgers Av - FS via New York Midtown, Philadelphia Bus Station, 11th St, 69th St Transit Center, and 69th St Transit Center South Terminal in around 6h 33m.

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