There are 5 ways to get from Swarthmore to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) by train, bus, taxi, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Swarthmore to Penn Medicine Stationtrain Med
- Take the train from Penn Medicine Station to Airport Terminal Atrain Air
55 min$6Drive 7.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Swarthmore to Philadelphia Airport (PHL)car 7.3 mi
13 min$2Line 109 bus, line 37 bus
- Take the bus from Chester Rd & Rutgers Av - FS to 6th St & Welsh St - Chester Tran Ctrbus 109
- Take the bus from Chester Transit Center to Philadelphia Airport Terminal Abus 37
57 min$6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Swarthmore to Philadelphia Airport (PHL)taxi 7.3 mi
13 min$35–45Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Swarthmore to Philadelphia-PHL7.3 mi
13 min
Swarthmore to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Swarthmore to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 13 min.
The fastest way to get from Swarthmore to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is to taxi which takes 13 min and costs $35 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Swarthmore to Philadelphia Airport (PHL). However, there are services departing from Chester Rd & Rutgers Av - FS and arriving at Philadelphia Airport Terminal A via Chester Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 57 min.
No, there is no direct train from Swarthmore to Philadelphia Airport (PHL). However, there are services departing from Swarthmore and arriving at Airport Terminal A via Penn Medicine Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 55 min.
The distance between Swarthmore and Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is 17 miles. The road distance is 7.3 miles.
The best way to get from Swarthmore to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) without a car is to train which takes 55 min and costs $6.
It takes approximately 55 min to get from Swarthmore to Philadelphia Airport (PHL), including transfers.
Swarthmore to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) bus services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Chester Rd & Rutgers Av - FS station.
Swarthmore to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) train services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Swarthmore station.
The best way to get from Swarthmore to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is to train which takes 55 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 109 bus and line 37 bus, which costs $6 and takes 57 min.
What companies run services between Swarthmore, PA, USA and Philadelphia Airport (PHL), USA?
You can take a train from Swarthmore to Airport Terminal A via Penn Medicine Station in around 55 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Rd & Rutgers Av - FS to Philadelphia Airport Terminal A via 6th St & Welsh St - Chester Tran Ctr and Chester Transit Center in around 57 min.
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- septa.org
Train from Swarthmore to Penn Medicine Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.septa.org
- Schedules at
- https://wwww.septa.org/info/world-cup-soccer-septa/
Train from Penn Medicine Station to Airport Terminal A
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.septa.org
- Schedules at
- https://wwww.septa.org/info/world-cup-soccer-septa/
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- septa.org
Bus from Chester Rd & Rutgers Av - FS to 6th St & Welsh St - Chester Tran Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 12 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 Chester Transit Center to Philadelphia Airport Terminal A
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.septa.org
- Schedules at
- https://wwww.septa.org/info/world-cup-soccer-septa/
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Swarthmore to Philadelphia-PHL
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Estimated price
- $35–45
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 Philadelphia Airport (PHL) bus services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at 6th St & Welsh St - Chester Tran Ctr station.
Swarthmore to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) train services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Penn Medicine Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swarthmore to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is 7 miles. It takes approximately 13 min to drive from Swarthmore to Philadelphia Airport (PHL).
There are 1107+ hotels available in Philadelphia Airport (PHL).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Swarthmore and Philadelphia Airport (PHL). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.





