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How to get fromPhiladelphia to Swarthmore Collegeby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Philadelphia to Swarthmore College by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Suburban Station to Swarthmoretrain train Med
    36 min
    $2–4

  2. Bus, line 109 bus

    1. Take the bus from 15th St & Market St - FS to 69th St Transit Center South Terminalbus bus L1 Owl
    2. Take the bus from 69th St TC South Berth 3 to Chester Rd & College Avbus bus 109
    1h 15m
    $5–8

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Philadelphia to Swarthmore Collegetaxi taxi 11.7 mi
    26 min
    $35–45

  4. Drive  11.7 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Swarthmore Collegecar car 11.7 mi
    26 min
    $3–4

Philadelphia to Swarthmore College by train and foot

Calendar173Weekly Services
Duration36 minAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11.4 mi
  • Duration: 36 min

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Swarthmore College, PA, USA?

SEPTA operates a train from Suburban Station to Swarthmore hourly. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 30 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 15th St & Market St - FS to Swarthmore College via 69th St TC South Berth 3 and Chester Rd & College Av in around 1h 15m.

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