There are 5 ways to get from Georgetown University to Swarthmore College by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, train, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Acela
3h 27m$47–98Drive 126.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Georgetown University to Swarthmore Collegecar 126.9 mi
2h 28m$24–34Bus via 69th St Transit Center South Terminal
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
6h 50m$29–53Fly, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane DCA - PHL
- Take the train from Penn Medicine Station to Swarthmoretrain
4h 17m$93–659Bus
- Take the bus from Union Station to Philadelphiabus Washington
7h$35–85
Georgetown University to Swarthmore College by foot, bus, subway, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Georgetown University to Swarthmore College is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Georgetown University to Swarthmore College is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Georgetown University to Swarthmore College. However, there are services departing from Wisconsin Av NW+Q St NW and arriving at Chester Rd & College Av via Washington Union Station, Market St & 11th St and 69th St Transit Center South Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Georgetown University to Swarthmore College. However, there are services departing from Dupont Circle, Red Line Track 1 Platform and arriving at Swarthmore via Washington Union Station and Gray 30th St Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
The distance between Georgetown University and Swarthmore College is 149 miles. The road distance is 127.6 miles.
The best way to get from Georgetown University to Swarthmore College without a car is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs $45 - $100.
It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Georgetown University to Swarthmore College, including transfers.
Georgetown University to Swarthmore College bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Georgetown University to Swarthmore College train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Georgetown University to Swarthmore College is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs $45 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus via 69th St Transit Center South Terminal, which costs $29 - $55 and takes 6h 50m.
What companies run services between Georgetown University, DC, USA and Swarthmore College, 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. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $21–40 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Greyhound USA also services this route 4 times a day.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- septa.org
Train from Penn Medicine Station to Swarthmore
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.septa.org
- Schedules at
- https://wwww.septa.org/info/world-cup-soccer-septa/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Union Station to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Georgetown University to Swarthmore College bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
Georgetown University to Swarthmore College train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Georgetown University to Swarthmore College is 128 miles. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Georgetown University to Swarthmore College.
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