What is the cheapest way to get from Swarthmore College to Providence?

The cheapest way to get from Swarthmore College to Providence is to bus which costs $50 - $85 and takes 8h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Swarthmore College to Providence?

The fastest way to get from Swarthmore College to Providence is to train and fly which takes 4h 48m and costs $50 - $340.

Is there a direct bus between Swarthmore College and Providence?

No, there is no direct bus from Swarthmore College to Providence. However, there are services departing from Chester Rd & College Av and arriving at Providence via Philadelphia Bus Station and New York Midtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Swarthmore College and Providence?

No, there is no direct train from Swarthmore College to Providence. However, there are services departing from Swarthmore and arriving at Providence via 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.

How far is it from Swarthmore College to Providence?

The distance between Swarthmore College and Providence is 290 miles. The road distance is 278.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swarthmore College to Providence without a car is to train which takes 5h 45m and costs $75 - $210.

How long does it take to get from Swarthmore College to Providence?

It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Swarthmore College to Providence, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swarthmore College to Providence bus from?

Swarthmore College to Providence bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Swarthmore College to Providence train from?

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

Train or bus from Swarthmore College to Providence?

The best way to get from Swarthmore College to Providence is to train which takes 5h 45m and costs $75 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $85 and takes 8h 43m.

Where does the Swarthmore College to Providence bus arrive?

Swarthmore College to Providence bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.

Where does the Swarthmore College to Providence train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Swarthmore College to Providence?

Yes, the driving distance between Swarthmore College to Providence is 279 miles. It takes approximately 5h 41m to drive from Swarthmore College to Providence.

Where can I stay near Providence?

There are 216+ hotels available in Providence.

Swarthmore College to Providence - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Providencetrain Acela
5h 45m
$78–204
Drive 276.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Swarthmore College to Providencecar 276.9 mi
5h 41m
$51–73
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2602 / ...
2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Providencebus FlixBus 2681 / ...
8h 43m
$52–83
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
4h 48m
$51–335
Bus via New York
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0305 / ...
2. Take the bus from New York to Providencebus Bz 0210
9h 20m
$63–113
Fly to Boston Logan Airport, train
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane PHL - BOS
2. Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain
4h 56m
$191–1,517
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 5m
$81–1,031
Fly to Worcester Regional Airport, bus
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Worcester Regional Airport (ORH)plane PHL - ORH
2. Take the bus from Worcester Union Station to Providencebus
6h 55m
$71–413

Swarthmore College to Providence by foot and train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 288.8 mi
Duration: 5h 45m

What companies run services between Swarthmore College, PA, USA and Providence, 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 Providence via Chester Rd & College Av, 69th St TC South DropOff, 69th St Transit Center, 11th St, Philadelphia Bus Station, and New York Midtown in around 8h 43m.

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