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How to get fromLancaster to Swarthmoreby bus, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Lancaster to Swarthmore by bus, train, or car

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  1. Line 18 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from W. Walnut & N. Mary St. to AMTRAK ETownbus bus 18
    2. Take the train from Elizabethtown Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train Keystone Service / ...
    4h 21m

  2. Drive 57.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lancaster to Swarthmorecar car 57.3 mi
    1h 26m
    $11–16

  3. Line 18 bus, train, line 104 bus

    1. Take the bus from Queen St. Station to AMTRAK ETownbus bus 18
    2. Take the train from Elizabethtown Amtrak Station to Downingtown Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the bus from West Chester Transit Center to 69th St Transit Centerbus bus 104
    6h 23m

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  • Distance: 117.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 21m

What companies run services between Lancaster, PA, USA and Swarthmore, PA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Lancaster to Swarthmore. However, you can take the line 18 bus to AMTRAK ETown, walk to Elizabethtown Amtrak Station, take the train to 30th Street Station, then take the train to Swarthmore. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Queen St. Station to Chester Rd & Rutgers Av - FS via AMTRAK ETown, Elizabethtown Amtrak Station, Downingtown Amtrak, Lancaster Av & Stuart Av, West Chester Transit Center, 69th St Transit Center, and 69th St Transit Center South Terminal in around 6h 23m.

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