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

The cheapest way to get from Swarthmore to Northampton is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swarthmore to Northampton is to drive which takes 5h 20m and costs $45 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Swarthmore and Northampton?

No, there is no direct bus from Swarthmore to Northampton. However, there are services departing from Chester Rd & Rutgers Av and arriving at Academy of Music via 69th St Transit Center South Terminal, Philadelphia Bus Station and Union Station Bay 10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Swarthmore and Northampton?

No, there is no direct train from Swarthmore to Northampton. However, there are services departing from Swarthmore and arriving at Northampton via 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.

How far is it from Swarthmore to Northampton?

The distance between Swarthmore and Northampton is 256 miles. The road distance is 257.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swarthmore to Northampton without a car is to train which takes 7h 22m and costs $75 - $180.

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

It takes approximately 7h 22m to get from Swarthmore to Northampton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swarthmore to Northampton bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Swarthmore to Northampton train from?

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

Train or bus from Swarthmore to Northampton?

The best way to get from Swarthmore to Northampton is to train which takes 7h 22m and costs $75 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $95 and takes 8h 33m.

Where does the Swarthmore to Northampton bus arrive?

Swarthmore to Northampton bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Springfield Union Station.

Where does the Swarthmore to Northampton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Swarthmore to Northampton?

Yes, the driving distance between Swarthmore to Northampton is 257 miles. It takes approximately 5h 20m to drive from Swarthmore to Northampton.

Where can I stay near Northampton?

There are 61+ hotels available in Northampton.

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There are 8 ways to get from Swarthmore to Northampton by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, plane, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Northamptontrain Vermonter
7h 22m
$78–173
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Springfield Union Stationbus FlixBus N2605 / ...
8h 33m
$47–93
Drive 255.7 mi
1. Drive from Swarthmore to Northamptoncar 255.7 mi
5h 20m
$47–68
Train, fly to Bradley International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Swarthmore to Penn Medicine Stationtrain
2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane PHL - BDL
3. Take the train from Windsor Locks to Springfieldtrain
4. Take the bus from Union Station Bay 10 to Academy of Musicbus
6h 15m
$67–431
Bus via New York (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0305 / ...
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Northamptonbus Greyhound US0255s
10h 9m
$51–101
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 Northamptonbus
7h 3m
$112–681
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 Springfield Union Stationbus
7h 6m
$191–989
Fly to Worcester Regional Airport, train
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Worcester Regional Airport (ORH)plane PHL - ORH
2. Take the train from Worcester Union Station to Springfieldtrain
8h 9m
$86–460

Swarthmore to Northampton by train (Amtrak)

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7h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 254.6 mi
Duration: 7h 22m

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

Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to Northampton once daily. Tickets cost $75–170 and the journey takes 5h 56m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Springfield Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $45–75 and the journey takes 5h 5m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily.

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