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How to get fromSwarthmore to Lancasterby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Swarthmore to Lancaster by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, line 18 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Elizabethtown Amtrak Stationtrain train Keystone Service / ...
    2. Take the bus from AMTRAK ETown to W. Chestnut & Water St.bus bus 18
    4h 53m

  2. Drive 58 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Swarthmore to Lancastercar car 58 mi
    1h 26m
    $11–16

  3. Line 106 bus, train, line 18 bus

    1. Take the bus from 69th St Transit Center North Terminal to Lancaster Av & Valley Rd - FSbus bus 106
    2. Take the train from Paoli Amtrak Station to Elizabethtown Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from AMTRAK ETown to W. Chestnut & Water St.bus bus 18
    6h 27m

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  • Distance: 117.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 53m

What companies run services between Swarthmore, PA, USA and Lancaster, PA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Swarthmore to Lancaster. However, you can take the train to Gray 30th St Station, take the train to Elizabethtown Amtrak Station, walk to AMTRAK ETown, then take the line 18 bus to W. Chestnut & Water St.. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Rd & Rutgers Av to W. Chestnut & Water St. via 69th St Transit Center South Terminal, 69th St Transit Center North Terminal, Lancaster Av & Valley Rd - FS, Paoli Amtrak Station, Elizabethtown Amtrak Station, and AMTRAK ETown in around 6h 27m.

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