What is the cheapest way to get from Swarthmore College to Brown University?

The cheapest way to get from Swarthmore College to Brown University is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Swarthmore College to Brown University?

The fastest way to get from Swarthmore College to Brown University is to train and fly which takes 5h 12m and costs $190 - $1,600.

Is there a direct bus between Swarthmore College and Brown University?

No, there is no direct bus from Swarthmore College to Brown University. However, there are services departing from Chester Rd & College Av and arriving at Providence via Philadelphia Bus Station and Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Swarthmore College and Brown University?

No, there is no direct train from Swarthmore College to Brown University. However, there are services departing from Swarthmore and arriving at Providence via 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.

How far is it from Swarthmore College to Brown University?

The distance between Swarthmore College and Brown University is 291 miles. The road distance is 278.9 miles.

How do I travel from Swarthmore College to Brown University without a car?

The best way to get from Swarthmore College to Brown University without a car is to train which takes 6h 4m and costs $90 - $200.

How long does it take to get from Swarthmore College to Brown University?

It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Swarthmore College to Brown University, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swarthmore College to Brown University bus from?

Swarthmore College to Brown University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Swarthmore College to Brown University train from?

Swarthmore College to Brown University train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from 30th Street Station.

Train or bus from Swarthmore College to Brown University?

The best way to get from Swarthmore College to Brown University is to train which takes 6h 4m and costs $90 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $110 and takes 9h 42m.

Where does the Swarthmore College to Brown University bus arrive?

Swarthmore College to Brown University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Swarthmore College to Brown University train arrive?

Swarthmore College to Brown University train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Providence station.

Can I drive from Swarthmore College to Brown University?

Yes, the driving distance between Swarthmore College to Brown University is 279 miles. It takes approximately 5h 42m to drive from Swarthmore College to Brown University.

Where can I stay near Brown University?

There are 225+ hotels available in Brown University.

Swarthmore College to Brown University - 8 ways to travel via train, and bus

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

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Providencetrain Acela
6h 4m
$93–193
Drive 277.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Swarthmore College to Brown Universitycar 277.3 mi
5h 42m
$51–74
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0305 / ...
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Providencebus Greyhound US0230
9h 42m
$54–106
Train, fly to Boston Logan Airport
1. Take the train from Swarthmore to Penn Medicine Stationtrain
2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane PHL - BOS
3. Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain
5h 12m
$192–1,565
Bus via Providence Downtown
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to New York - Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Philadelphia
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Providence Downtownbus New York
9h 45m
$67–181
Train, fly to Theodore Francis Green State Airport
1. Take the train from Swarthmore to Penn Medicine Stationtrain
2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane PHL - PVD
5h 13m
$52–313
Fly to Manchester Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Manchester Airport (MHT)plane PHL - MHT
2. Take the bus from Boston Manchester Airport to Bostonbus
3. Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain
7h 29m
$86–1,061
Train, fly to Worcester Regional Airport, line 2 bus, bus
1. Take the train from Swarthmore to Penn Medicine Stationtrain
2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Worcester Regional Airport (ORH)plane PHL - ORH
3. Take the bus from Worcester Airport to Central Hubbus
4. Take the bus from Worcester Union Station to Providencebus
7h 16m
$81–437

Swarthmore College to Brown University by foot and train (Amtrak)

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6h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 289.8 mi
Duration: 6h 4m

What companies run services between Swarthmore College, PA, USA and Brown University, RI, USA?

Amtrak Acela operates a train from 30th Street Station to Providence every 4 hours. Tickets cost $60–800 and the journey takes 4h 27m. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Swarthmore College to Brown University via Chester Rd & College Av, 69th St Transit Center South Terminal, 69th St Transit Center, 11th St, Philadelphia Bus Station, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and Providence in around 9h 42m.

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