There are 5 ways to get from Swarthmore College to Yale University by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to New Haventrain Northeast Regional / ...
5h 34m$38–703Drive 175.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Swarthmore College to Yale Universitycar 175.6 mi
3h 52m$33–47Bus, train
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0305 / ...
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to New Haventrain New Haven
6h 53m$49–88Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to New Yorkbus Ppb 8541 / ...
- Take the bus from New York to New Havenbus Bz 0210
7h 14mFly, train
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane PHL - BDL
- Take the train from Windsor Locks to New Haventrain
6h 5m$77–444
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Bradley International Airport (BDL) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Swarthmore College to Yale University is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Swarthmore College to Yale University is to drive which takes 3h 52m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Swarthmore College to Yale University. However, there are services departing from Chester Rd & College Av and arriving at New Haven via 69th St Transit Center South Terminal, Philadelphia and New York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Swarthmore College to Yale University. However, there are services departing from Swarthmore and arriving at New Haven via 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.
The distance between Swarthmore College and Yale University is 178 miles. The road distance is 176.7 miles.
The best way to get from Swarthmore College to Yale University without a car is to train which takes 5h 34m and costs $35 - $750.
It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Swarthmore College to Yale University, including transfers.
Swarthmore College to Yale University bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Philadelphia station.
Swarthmore College to Yale University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Swarthmore College to Yale University is to train which takes 5h 34m and costs $35 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 14m.
What companies run services between Swarthmore College, PA, USA and Yale University, CT, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to New Haven hourly. Tickets cost $50–110 and the journey takes 3h 59m. Amtrak Acela also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Swarthmore College to Yale University via Chester Rd & College Av, 69th St Transit Center South Terminal, Chestnut St & 30th St, Philadelphia, New York, and New Haven in around 7h 14m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Bradley International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Windsor Locks to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–700
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $35–470
- First Class
- $170–700
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Grand Central Terminal to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $19–29
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $19–22
- Peak
- $26–29
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Website
- example.com
Bus from New York to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- example.com
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More Questions & Answers
Swarthmore College to Yale University bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New York station.
Swarthmore College to Yale University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Haven station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swarthmore College to Yale University is 177 miles. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from Swarthmore College to Yale University.
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