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

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There are 8 ways to get from Rochester to Swarthmore College by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly Rochester to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane ROC - PHL
    2. Take the train from Penn Medicine Station to Swarthmoretrain train
    3h 7m
    $103–576

  2. Drive 302.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rochester to Swarthmore Collegecar car 302.1 mi
    6h 36m
    $56–80

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train Keystone Service / ...
    9h 41m
    $144–845

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rochester to Newarkbus bus Adt N813 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0235 / ...
    10h 23m
    $65–224

  5. Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane BUF - PHL
    5h 14m
    $122–642

  6. Fly Rochester to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane ROC - EWR
    2. Take the train from Newark Liberty International Airport to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    4h 47m
    $515–1,678

  7. Train via Albany

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    10h 4m
    $130–909

  8. Bus via New York

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to New York Midtownbus bus FlixBus 2686 / ...
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2602 / ...
    11h 3m
    $90–147

Rochester to Swarthmore College by train and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration9h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$144Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 278.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 7m

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

You can take a train from Rochester to Swarthmore College via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Gray 30th St Station, and Swarthmore in around 9h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochester to Swarthmore College via Newark Penn Station, Philadelphia Bus Station, Market St & 11th St, 69th St Transit Center South Terminal, and Chester Rd & College Av in around 10h 23m.

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