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

The cheapest way to get from Swarthmore College to Springfield is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swarthmore College to Springfield is to drive which takes 4h 56m and costs $40 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Swarthmore College and Springfield?

No, there is no direct bus from Swarthmore College to Springfield station. However, there are services departing from Chester Rd & College Av and arriving at Springfield Union Station via 69th St Transit Center South Terminal and Philadelphia Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Swarthmore College and Springfield?

No, there is no direct train from Swarthmore College to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Swarthmore and arriving at Springfield via 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.

How far is it from Swarthmore College to Springfield?

The distance between Swarthmore College and Springfield is 239 miles. The road distance is 237.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swarthmore College to Springfield without a car is to train which takes 6h 32m and costs $70 - $160.

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

It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from Swarthmore College to Springfield, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Swarthmore College to Springfield?

The best way to get from Swarthmore College to Springfield is to train which takes 6h 32m and costs $70 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $95 and takes 7h 38m.

Where does the Swarthmore College to Springfield bus arrive?

Swarthmore College to Springfield bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Springfield Union Station.

Where does the Swarthmore College to Springfield train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Swarthmore College to Springfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Swarthmore College to Springfield is 238 miles. It takes approximately 4h 56m to drive from Swarthmore College to Springfield.

Where can I stay near Springfield?

There are 96+ hotels available in Springfield.

Swarthmore College to Springfield - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 9 ways to get from Swarthmore College to Springfield by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, plane, bus (Greyhound), or bus

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Springfieldtrain Vermonter / ...
6h 32m
$73–153
Drive 236.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Swarthmore College to Springfieldcar 236.5 mi
4h 56m
$44–63
Bus
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Springfield Union Stationbus FlixBus N2605 / ...
7h 38m
$46–91
Train, fly to Bradley International Airport
1. Take the train from Swarthmore to Penn Medicine Stationtrain
2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane PHL - BDL
3. Take the train from Windsor Locks to Springfieldtrain
5h 22m
$66–419
Train via New Haven (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to New Haventrain Northeast Regional / ...
2. Take the train from New Haven to Springfieldtrain Amtrak Hartford Line / ...
7h 37m
$58–748
Bus via New York
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to New Yorkbus Ppb 8541 / ...
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Springfield Union Stationbus Greyhound US0230 / ...
8h 27m
$83–123
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 Springfieldtrain
7h 22m
$215–980
Fly to Albany County Airport, bus
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane PHL - ALB
2. Take the bus from Albany to Springfield Union Stationbus
7h 36m
$114–683
Fly to Worcester Regional Airport, train
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Worcester Regional Airport (ORH)plane PHL - ORH
2. Take the train from Worcester Union Station to Springfieldtrain
7h 16m
$85–453

Swarthmore College to Springfield by foot and train (Amtrak)

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6h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 237.9 mi
Duration: 6h 32m

What companies run services between Swarthmore College, PA, USA and Springfield, MA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to Springfield 3 times a day. Tickets cost $70–150 and the journey takes 5h. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Springfield Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $45–75 and the journey takes 5h 5m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily.

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