There are 4 ways to get from Swarthmore to Long Island by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or subway
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- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
2h 28m$26–606Drive 100.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Swarthmore to Brooklyncar 100.3 mi
2h 24m$19–27Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0305 / ...
4h 4m$31–54Line 109 bus, line 21 bus, bus, subway
- Take the bus from Chester Rd & Rutgers Av to 69th St Transit Center South Terminalbus 109
- Take the bus from 69th St Transit Center South Terminal to Chestnut St & 12th Stbus 21
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to New York - Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
- Take the subway from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to Queens Plazasubway E
4h 44m$35–89
Swarthmore to Long Island by train and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Swarthmore to Long Island is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 2h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Swarthmore to Long Island is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from Swarthmore to Long Island. 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 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Swarthmore to Long Island. However, there are services departing from Swarthmore and arriving at Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr via 30th Street Station and 34 St-Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
The distance between Swarthmore and Long Island is 107 miles. The road distance is 100.9 miles.
The best way to get from Swarthmore to Long Island without a car is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs $25 - $650.
It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Swarthmore to Long Island, including transfers.
Swarthmore to Long Island bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Swarthmore to Long Island train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Swarthmore to Long Island is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs $25 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $55 and takes 4h 4m.
What companies run services between Swarthmore, PA, USA and Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $29–60 and the journey takes 1h 24m. Amtrak Acela also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal hourly. Tickets cost $22–45 and the journey takes 2h 10m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $29–60
- 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 Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $20–460
- First Class
- $130–600
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to Queens Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Adult
- $3
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
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
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- septa.org
Bus from Chester Rd & Rutgers Av to 69th St Transit Center South Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.septa.org
- Schedules at
- https://wwww.septa.org/info/world-cup-soccer-septa/
Bus from 69th St Transit Center South Terminal to Chestnut St & 12th St
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.septa.org
- Schedules at
- https://wwww.septa.org/info/world-cup-soccer-septa/
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia to New York - Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–80
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Swarthmore to Long Island bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Swarthmore to Long Island train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swarthmore to Long Island is 101 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Swarthmore to Long Island.
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