There are 3 ways to get from Baltimore to Swarthmore College by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Carolinian / ...
- Take the train from Gray 30th St Station to Swarthmoretrain Med
2h 11m$24–603Drive 87.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Baltimore to Swarthmore Collegecar 87.3 mi
1h 39m$16–23Bus
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0320 / ...
3h 55m$19–32
Baltimore to Swarthmore College by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Baltimore to Swarthmore College is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Baltimore to Swarthmore College is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs $15 - $23.
No, there is no direct bus from Baltimore station to Swarthmore College. However, there are services departing from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station and arriving at Chester Rd & College Av via Market St & 11th St and 69th St TC South Berth 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Baltimore station to Swarthmore College. However, there are services departing from Baltimore Penn Station and arriving at Swarthmore via Gray 30th St Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.
The distance between Baltimore and Swarthmore College is 105 miles. The road distance is 87.8 miles.
The best way to get from Baltimore to Swarthmore College without a car is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs $23 - $650.
It takes approximately 2h 11m to get from Baltimore to Swarthmore College, including transfers.
Baltimore to Swarthmore College bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.
Baltimore to Swarthmore College train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Baltimore Penn Station.
The best way to get from Baltimore to Swarthmore College is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs $23 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $18 - $35 and takes 3h 55m.
What companies run services between Baltimore, MD, USA and Swarthmore College, PA, USA?
You can take a train from Baltimore Penn Station to Swarthmore College via Gray 30th St Station and Swarthmore in around 2h 11m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $15–25 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Flixbus USA also services this route 5 times a day.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
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- Amtrak
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $24–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
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- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–25
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Baltimore to Swarthmore College bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
Baltimore to Swarthmore College train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Baltimore to Swarthmore College is 88 miles. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Baltimore to Swarthmore College.
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