There are 4 ways to get from Swarthmore to Grand Central Terminal by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
2h 29m$23–604Drive 104.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Swarthmore to Grand Central Terminalcar 104.8 mi
2h 22m$20–28Line 109 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Chester Rd & Rutgers Av to 69th St TC South DropOffbus 109
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0305 / ...
4h 10m$27–43Line 109 bus, line 21 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Chester Rd & Rutgers Av to 69th St TC South DropOffbus 109
- Take the bus from 69th St Transit Center South Terminal to Chestnut St & 12th Stbus 21
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York Midtownbus
5h 9m$26–43
Swarthmore to Grand Central Terminal by bus, subway, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Swarthmore to Grand Central Terminal is to drive which costs $19 - $28 and takes 2h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Swarthmore to Grand Central Terminal is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs $19 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from Swarthmore to Grand Central Terminal. However, there are services departing from Chester Rd & Rutgers Av and arriving at Port Authority Bus Terminal via Philadelphia Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Swarthmore to Grand Central Terminal station. However, there are services departing from Swarthmore and arriving at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station via 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.
The distance between Swarthmore and Grand Central Terminal is 103 miles. The road distance is 105.4 miles.
The best way to get from Swarthmore to Grand Central Terminal without a car is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs $22 - $650.
It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Swarthmore to Grand Central Terminal, including transfers.
Swarthmore to Grand Central Terminal bus services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Chester Rd & Rutgers Av station.
Swarthmore to Grand Central Terminal train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Swarthmore to Grand Central Terminal is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs $22 - $650. Alternatively, you can line 109 bus and bus, which costs $26 - $45 and takes 4h 10m.
What companies run services between Swarthmore, PA, USA and Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $23–55 and the journey takes 1h 24m. Amtrak Acela also services this route hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Rd & Rutgers Av to Grand Central Terminal via 69th St TC South DropOff, 69th St Transit Center, 11th St, Philadelphia Bus Station, and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 4h 10m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $23–55
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Bus from Chester Rd & Rutgers Av to 69th St TC South DropOff
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Chester Rd & Rutgers Av to 69th St TC South DropOff
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from 69th St Transit Center South Terminal to Chestnut St & 12th St
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
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Booking & Getting There
Swarthmore to Grand Central Terminal bus services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at 69th St TC South DropOff station.
Swarthmore to Grand Central Terminal train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swarthmore to Grand Central Terminal is 105 miles. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Swarthmore to Grand Central Terminal.
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