There are 8 ways to get from Swarthmore College to Boston by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
best- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane PHL - BOS
3h 28m$176–906Drive 309 mi
cheapest- Drive from Swarthmore College to Bostoncar 309 mi
6h 16m$57–82Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Bostontrain Acela
6h 32m$83–193Bus via New York
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0305 / ...
- Take the bus from New York to Bostonbus Ppb 5623 / ...
9h 25m$68–116Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane EWR - BOS
4h 59m$503–1,348Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane LGA - BOS
5h 42m$81–1,000Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, train
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane PHL - PVD
- Take the train from TF Green Airport to South Stationtrain
6h 4m$60–332Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2602 / ...
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bostonbus FlixBus 2610 / ...
10h 8m$57–91
Swarthmore College to Boston by foot and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Swarthmore College to Boston is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 6h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Swarthmore College to Boston is to fly which takes 3h 28m and costs $170 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Swarthmore College to Boston. However, there are services departing from Chester Rd & College Av and arriving at Boston via Philadelphia Bus Station and New York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Swarthmore College to Boston. However, there are services departing from Swarthmore and arriving at Boston via 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.
The distance between Swarthmore College and Boston is 298 miles. The road distance is 310.8 miles.
The best way to get from Swarthmore College to Boston without a car is to train which takes 6h 32m and costs $80 - $200.
It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Swarthmore College to Boston, including transfers.
Swarthmore College to Boston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Swarthmore College to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Swarthmore College to Boston is to fly which takes 3h 28m and costs $170 - $950. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $200 and takes 6h 32m, you could also bus via New York, which costs $65 - $120 and takes 9h 25m.
What companies run services between Swarthmore College, PA, USA and Boston, MA, USA?
American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, and Delta fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak Acela operates a train from 30th Street Station to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $70–800 and the journey takes 5h 14m. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–430
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–380
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $70–800
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $70–550
- First Class
- $250–800
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Swarthmore College to Boston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Swarthmore College to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swarthmore College to Boston is 311 miles. It takes approximately 6h 16m to drive from Swarthmore College to Boston.
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