There are 4 ways to get from Grand Central Terminal to Swarthmore by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
2h 41m$24–599Drive 104.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Grand Central Terminal to Swarthmorecar 104.8 mi
2h 21m$20–28Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0305 / ...
3h 37m$29–49Bus, line 109 bus
- Take the bus from New York - Port Authority Bus Terminal to Philadelphiabus
- Take the bus from Market St & 11th St to 69th St Transit Center South Terminalbus
- Take the bus from 69th St Transit Center South Terminal to Chester Rd & Rutgers Av - FSbus 109
4h 10m$32–81
Grand Central Terminal to Swarthmore by foot, bus, and subway (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Swarthmore is to drive which costs $19 - $28 and takes 2h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Swarthmore is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs $19 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from Grand Central Terminal to Swarthmore. However, there are services departing from Port Authority Bus Terminal and arriving at Chester Rd & Rutgers Av - FS via 69th St Transit Center South Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Grand Central Terminal station to Swarthmore. However, there are services departing from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and arriving at Swarthmore via Gray 30th St Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
The distance between Grand Central Terminal and Swarthmore is 103 miles. The road distance is 105.4 miles.
The best way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Swarthmore without a car is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs $23 - $600.
It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Grand Central Terminal to Swarthmore, including transfers.
Grand Central Terminal to Swarthmore bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Grand Central Terminal to Swarthmore train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The best way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Swarthmore is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs $23 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $29 - $50 and takes 3h 37m.
What companies run services between Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA and Swarthmore, PA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $29–60 and the journey takes 1h 21m. Amtrak Acela also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Philadelphia Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost $23–45 and the journey takes 2h 10m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $29–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $20–460
- First Class
- $130–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from New York - Port Authority Bus Terminal to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $26–75
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- septa.org
Bus from Market St & 11th St to 69th St Transit Center South Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.septa.org
- Schedules at
- https://wwww.septa.org/info/world-cup-soccer-septa/
Bus from 69th St Transit Center South Terminal to Chester Rd & Rutgers Av - FS
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.septa.org
- Schedules at
- https://wwww.septa.org/info/world-cup-soccer-septa/
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More Questions & Answers
Grand Central Terminal to Swarthmore bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
Grand Central Terminal to Swarthmore train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Grand Central Terminal to Swarthmore is 105 miles. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Grand Central Terminal to Swarthmore.
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