There are 5 ways to get from Swarthmore to Temple University by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Swarthmore to Temple Universitytrain Med
45 min$3Line 109 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Chester Rd & Rutgers Av to 69th St TC South DropOffbus 109
- Take the bus from 69th St Transit Center South Terminal to Market St & 11th St - MBNSbus L1 Owl
2h 7m$9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Swarthmore to Temple Universitytaxi 14.4 mi
29 min$40–55Drive 14.4 mi
- Drive from Swarthmore to Temple Universitycar 14.4 mi
29 min$3–4Train via Suburban Station
- Take the train from Swarthmore to Suburban Stationtrain Med
- Take the train from Suburban Station to Temple Universitytrain War / ...
49 min$6
Swarthmore to Temple University by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Swarthmore to Temple University is to train which costs $3 and takes 45 min.
The fastest way to get from Swarthmore to Temple University is to taxi which takes 29 min and costs $40 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Swarthmore to Temple University. However, there are services departing from Chester Rd & Rutgers Av and arriving at 11th St & Berks St via 69th St Transit Center South Terminal and 11th St & Market St - FS. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Swarthmore and arriving at Temple University. Services depart once daily, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 41 min.
The distance between Swarthmore and Temple University is 14 miles. The road distance is 14.5 miles.
The best way to get from Swarthmore to Temple University without a car is to train which takes 45 min and costs $3.
The train from Swarthmore to Temple University takes 41 min including transfers and departs once daily.
Swarthmore to Temple University bus services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Chester Rd & Rutgers Av station.
Swarthmore to Temple University train services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Swarthmore station.
The best way to get from Swarthmore to Temple University is to train which takes 45 min and costs $3. Alternatively, you can line 109 bus and bus, which costs $9 and takes 2h 7m.
What companies run services between Swarthmore, PA, USA and Temple University, Philadelphia County, PA, USA?
SEPTA operates a train from Swarthmore to Temple University once daily. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 41 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Rd & Rutgers Av to Temple University via 69th St Transit Center South Terminal, Market St & 11th St - MBNS, 11th St & Market St - FS, and 11th St & Berks St in around 2h 7m.
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Train from Swarthmore to Temple University
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Train from Swarthmore to Suburban Station
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Train from Suburban Station to Temple University
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Bus from Chester Rd & Rutgers Av to 69th St TC South DropOff
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from 69th St Transit Center South Terminal to Market St & 11th St - MBNS
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Estimated price
- $40–55
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 Temple University bus services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at 69th St TC South DropOff station.
Swarthmore to Temple University train services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Temple University station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swarthmore to Temple University is 14 miles. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from Swarthmore to Temple University.
There are 672+ hotels available in Temple University.





