There are 6 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$36–89Drive 126.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Georgetown University to Swarthmore Collegecar 126.9 mi
2h 28m$24–34Bus via Washington Union Station
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
5h 28m$28–48Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, 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 21m$956–1,311Bus
- Take the bus from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PAbus Washington
6h 57m$51–110Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport, train
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane IAD - PHL
- Take the train from Penn Medicine Station to Swarthmoretrain
4h 48m$956–1,211
Georgetown University to Swarthmore College by foot, bus, subway, and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 37 St NW+O St NW and arriving at Chester Rd & College Av via Washington Union Station and 69th St TC South Berth 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
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 $35 - $90.
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 $35 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus via Washington Union Station, which costs $28 - $50 and takes 5h 28m.
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 $20–35 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Greyhound USA also services this route 5 times a day.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
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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