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How to get fromSwarthmore to Philadelphia, PAby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Swarthmore to Philadelphia, PA by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Swarthmore to Suburban Stationtrain train Med
    36 min
    $3

  2. Line 109 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Chester Rd & Rutgers Av to 69th St Transit Center South Terminalbus bus 109
    2. Take the bus from 69th St Transit Center South Terminal to Market St & 15th Stbus bus L1 Owl
    1h 33m
    $6

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Swarthmore to Philadelphia, PAtaxi taxi 11.7 mi
    26 min
    $35–45

  4. Drive 11.7 mi

    1. Drive from Swarthmore to Philadelphia, PAcar car 11.7 mi
    26 min
    $3–4

Swarthmore to Philadelphia, PA by train and foot

Calendar181Weekly Services
Duration36 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11.4 mi
  • Duration: 36 min

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

SEPTA operates a train from Swarthmore to Suburban Station hourly. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 31 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Rd & Rutgers Av to Market St & 15th St via 69th St Transit Center South Terminal in around 1h 33m.

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