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How to get fromRichmond to Swarthmore Collegeby bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, train (Amtrak), or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 11 ways to get from Richmond to Swarthmore College by bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, train (Amtrak), or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670 / ...
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train Acela
    4h 52m
    $59–124

  2. Bus via 69th St Transit Center South Terminal

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2601 / ...
    7h 57m
    $42–77

  3. Drive 230.5 mi

    1. Drive from Richmond to Swarthmore Collegecar car 230.5 mi
    4h 14m
    $43–61

  4. Fly Richmond International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane RIC - PHL
    2. Take the train from Penn Medicine Station to Swarthmoretrain train
    4h 35m
    $66–456

  5. Train via Washington (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train Acela
    6h 1m
    $79–168

  6. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    6h 29m
    $80–165

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from GRTC Bus Stop at Main St Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus Capitol Connector
    2. Take the bus from Union Station to Philadelphiabus bus Washington
    8h 36m
    $69–128

  8. Bus to Norfolk International Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Norfolkbus bus
    2. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane ORF - PHL
    5h 56m
    $92–460

  9. Fly Richmond International Airport to Laguardia Airport, train

    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane RIC - LGA
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Gray 30th St Station to Swarthmoretrain train
    6h 31m
    $101–1,109

  10. Fly Richmond International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane RIC - BWI
    2. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    6h
    $77–1,045

  11. Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport

    1. Take the train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Alexandriatrain train
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane DCA - PHL
    6h 29m
    $991–1,379

Richmond to Swarthmore College by bus, train, and foot

Calendar109Weekly Services
Duration4h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 251.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 52m

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

You can take a bus from Richmond to Swarthmore College via Washington Union Station, Philadelphia Bus Station, Market St & 11th St, 69th St Transit Center South Terminal, and Chester Rd & College Av in around 7h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Swarthmore College via Washington Union Station, Gray 30th St Station, and Swarthmore in around 6h 1m.

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