What is the cheapest way to get from Swarthmore to Amherst?

The cheapest way to get from Swarthmore to Amherst is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Swarthmore to Amherst?

The fastest way to get from Swarthmore to Amherst is to drive which takes 5h 32m and costs $45 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Swarthmore and Amherst?

No, there is no direct bus from Swarthmore to Amherst. However, there are services departing from Chester Rd & Rutgers Av and arriving at Amherst College via Philadelphia Bus Station, New York Midtown, Union Station Bay 10 and Academy of Music. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Swarthmore and Amherst?

No, there is no direct train from Swarthmore to Amherst. However, there are services departing from Swarthmore and arriving at Northampton via 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.

How far is it from Swarthmore to Amherst?

The distance between Swarthmore and Amherst is 267 miles. The road distance is 258.5 miles.

How do I travel from Swarthmore to Amherst without a car?

The best way to get from Swarthmore to Amherst without a car is to train which takes 8h 21m and costs $130 - $220.

How long does it take to get from Swarthmore to Amherst?

It takes approximately 8h 21m to get from Swarthmore to Amherst, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swarthmore to Amherst bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Swarthmore to Amherst train from?

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

Train or bus from Swarthmore to Amherst?

The best way to get from Swarthmore to Amherst is to train which takes 8h 21m and costs $130 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus via Union Station Bay 10, which costs $50 - $85 and takes 9h 33m.

Where does the Swarthmore to Amherst bus arrive?

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

Where does the Swarthmore to Amherst train arrive?

Swarthmore to Amherst train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Northampton station.

Can I drive from Swarthmore to Amherst?

Yes, the driving distance between Swarthmore to Amherst is 258 miles. It takes approximately 5h 32m to drive from Swarthmore to Amherst.

Where can I stay near Amherst?

There are 45+ hotels available in Amherst.

Swarthmore to Amherst - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Swarthmore to Amherst by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus, train, or bus (Greyhound)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Northamptontrain Vermonter
8h 21m
$134–216
Drive 257 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Swarthmore to Amherstcar 257 mi
5h 32m
$46–66
Bus via Union Station Bay 10 (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2602 / ...
2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Springfield Union Stationbus FlixBus N2605 / ...
9h 33m
$52–82
Fly to Bradley International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane PHL - BDL
2. Take the bus from Hartford to Amherst Centerbus
6h 40m
$113–730
Train, bus
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to New Haventrain
2. Take the train from New Haven to Springfieldtrain
3. Take the bus from Springfield to Amherst Centerbus
9h 20m
$73–769
Bus
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0305 / ...
2. Take the bus from New York to Amherst Centerbus Ppb 6850
9h 41m
$61–108
Fly to Boston Logan Airport, bus
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane PHL - BOS
2. Take the bus from Boston to Amherst Centerbus
6h 57m
$194–998
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 Bus Terminal, NY to University of Massachusetts Amherstbus
8h 10m
$133–835
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 University of Massachusetts Amherstbus
7h 32m
$80–494
Fly to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane PHL - PVD
2. Take the train from TF Green Airport to South Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Boston to Amherst Centerbus
9h
$82–409
Fly to Manchester Airport, bus
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 bus from Boston to Amherst Centerbus
9h 4m
$102–537

Swarthmore to Amherst by train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)

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8h 21mAverage Duration

$134Cheapest Price

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Distance: 265 mi
Duration: 8h 21m

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

Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to Northampton once daily. Tickets cost $130–210 and the journey takes 5h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Rd & Rutgers Av to Amherst College via 69th St TC South DropOff, 69th St Transit Center, 11th St, Philadelphia Bus Station, New York Midtown, Springfield Union Station, Union Station Bay 10, and Academy of Music in around 9h 33m.

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