There are 6 ways to get from Swarthmore to Newark by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Swarthmore to Gray 30th St Stationtrain Med
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Amtraktrain Northeast Regional
1h 57m$15–28Drive 30.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Swarthmore to Newarkcar 30.1 mi
38 min$6–8Train, line 033 bus
- Take the train from Swarthmore to Gray 30th St Stationtrain Med
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Wilmingtontrain
- Take the bus from Wilmington Tc to Delaware Ave @ Academy Stbus 033
2h 28m$10–556Taxi
- Take the taxi from Swarthmore to Newarktaxi 30.1 mi
38 min$130–170Line 013 bus, line 006 bus
- Take the bus from Claymont Transportation Center to King St @ 10Th Stbus 013
- Take the bus from 10Th St @ King St to Newark Transit Hubbus 006
3h 6m$9–12Line 013 bus, line 033 bus
- Take the bus from Claymont Transportation Center to Wilmington Tcbus 013
- Take the bus from Wilmington Tc to Delaware Ave @ Academy Stbus 033
3h 23m$9–12
Swarthmore to Newark by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Swarthmore to Newark is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 38 min.
The fastest way to get from Swarthmore to Newark is to drive which takes 38 min and costs $5 - $8.
No, there is no direct bus from Swarthmore to Newark. However, there are services departing from Chester Rd & Rutgers Av - FS and arriving at Newark Transit Hub via Chester Transit Center, Claymont Transportation Center and 10Th St @ King St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Swarthmore to Newark. However, there are services departing from Swarthmore and arriving at Newark Amtrak via 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.
The distance between Swarthmore and Newark is 48 miles. The road distance is 30.3 miles.
The best way to get from Swarthmore to Newark without a car is to train which takes 1h 57m and costs $14 - $28.
It takes approximately 1h 57m to get from Swarthmore to Newark, including transfers.
Swarthmore to Newark bus services, operated by DART First State, depart from Claymont Transportation Center station.
Swarthmore to Newark train services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Swarthmore station.
The best way to get from Swarthmore to Newark is to train which takes 1h 57m and costs $14 - $28. Alternatively, you can line 013 bus and line 006 bus, which costs $8 - $12 and takes 3h 6m.
What companies run services between Swarthmore, PA, USA and Newark, DE, USA?
You can take a train from Swarthmore to Newark Amtrak via 30th Street Station in around 1h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Rd & Rutgers Av - FS to Newark Transit Hub via 6th St & Welsh St - Chester Tran Ctr, Chester Transit Center, Claymont Transit Center, Claymont Transportation Center, and 10Th St @ King St in around 3h 6m.
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- septa.org
Train from Swarthmore to Gray 30th St Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.septa.org
- Schedules at
- https://wwww.septa.org/info/world-cup-soccer-septa/
Train from Swarthmore to Gray 30th St Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.septa.org
- Schedules at
- https://wwww.septa.org/info/world-cup-soccer-septa/
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–25
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–17
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–550
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $5–440
- First Class
- $100–550
- Phone
- +1 800-652-3278
- Website
- dartfirststate.com
Bus from Wilmington Tc to Delaware Ave @ Academy St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.dartfirststate.com/
Bus from Claymont Transportation Center to King St @ 10Th St
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- https://www.dartfirststate.com/
Bus from 10Th St @ King St to Newark Transit Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.dartfirststate.com/
Bus from Claymont Transportation Center to Wilmington Tc
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- https://www.dartfirststate.com/
Bus from Wilmington Tc to Delaware Ave @ Academy St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.dartfirststate.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Estimated price
- $130–170
Philadelphia Taxicab Service
- Phone
- +1 215-535-6700
- Website
- philataxicab.com
Phila. Taxicab Services
- Phone
- +1 267-888-5415
- Website
- rufessw.wixsite.com
Streamline Taxi Service
Delaware Wilmington Taxi
- Phone
- +1 302-345-1198
- Website
- delawareridetaxi.weebly.com
Wilmington Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 302-804-1134
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More Questions & Answers
Swarthmore to Newark bus services, operated by DART First State, arrive at King St @ 10Th St station.
Swarthmore to Newark train services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Gray 30th St Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swarthmore to Newark is 30 miles. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Swarthmore to Newark.
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