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

The cheapest way to get from Swarthmore College to Washington is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swarthmore College to Washington is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs $22 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Swarthmore College and Washington?

No, there is no direct bus from Swarthmore College to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Chester Rd & College Av and arriving at Washington Union Station via Philadelphia Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Swarthmore College and Washington?

No, there is no direct train from Swarthmore College to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Swarthmore and arriving at Washington Union Station via 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.

How far is it from Swarthmore College to Washington?

The distance between Swarthmore College and Washington is 146 miles. The road distance is 126.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swarthmore College to Washington without a car is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs $30 - $700.

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

It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Swarthmore College to Washington, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Swarthmore College to Washington?

The best way to get from Swarthmore College to Washington is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs $30 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $24 - $45 and takes 4h 50m.

Where does the Swarthmore College to Washington bus arrive?

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

Where does the Swarthmore College to Washington train arrive?

Swarthmore College to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.

Can I drive from Swarthmore College to Washington?

Yes, the driving distance between Swarthmore College to Washington is 126 miles. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Swarthmore College to Washington.

Where can I stay near Washington?

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There are 5 ways to get from Swarthmore College to Washington by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, plane, or subway

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
2h 48m
$33–654
Drive 125.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Swarthmore College to Washingtoncar 125.4 mi
2h 27m
$23–33
Bus
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
4h 50m
$25–43
Train, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
1. Take the train from Swarthmore to Penn Medicine Stationtrain
2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane PHL - DCA
3h 19m
$955–1,308
Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane PHL - IAD
2. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
4h 12m
$957–1,211

Swarthmore College to Washington by foot and train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 144.7 mi
Duration: 2h 48m

What companies run services between Swarthmore College, PA, USA and Washington, DC, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $30–80 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Amtrak Acela also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $20–35 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Greyhound USA also services this route 5 times a day.

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