There are 6 ways to get from Swarthmore to University of Delaware 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
2h 13m$15–28Drive 30.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Swarthmore to University of Delawarecar 30.5 mi
39 min$6–9Train, 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 35m$10–556Taxi
- Take the taxi from Swarthmore to University of Delawaretaxi 30.5 mi
39 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 19m$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 29m$9–12
Swarthmore to University of Delaware by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Swarthmore to University of Delaware is to drive which costs $5 - $9 and takes 39 min.
The fastest way to get from Swarthmore to University of Delaware is to drive which takes 39 min and costs $5 - $9.
No, there is no direct bus from Swarthmore to University of Delaware. 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 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Swarthmore to University of Delaware. However, there are services departing from Swarthmore and arriving at Newark Amtrak via 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.
The distance between Swarthmore and University of Delaware is 49 miles. The road distance is 30.7 miles.
The best way to get from Swarthmore to University of Delaware without a car is to train which takes 2h 13m and costs $14 - $28.
It takes approximately 2h 13m to get from Swarthmore to University of Delaware, including transfers.
Swarthmore to University of Delaware bus services, operated by DART First State, depart from Claymont Transportation Center station.
Swarthmore to University of Delaware train services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Swarthmore station.
The best way to get from Swarthmore to University of Delaware is to train which takes 2h 13m and costs $14 - $28. Alternatively, you can line 013 bus and line 006 bus, which costs $8 - $12 and takes 3h 19m.
What companies run services between Swarthmore, PA, USA and University of Delaware, DE, USA?
You can take a train from Swarthmore to University of Delaware via 30th Street Station and Newark Amtrak in around 2h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Rd & Rutgers Av - FS to University of Delaware via 6th St & Welsh St - Chester Tran Ctr, Chester Transit Center, Claymont Transit Center, Claymont Transportation Center, 10Th St @ King St, and Newark Transit Hub in around 3h 19m.
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Train from Swarthmore to Gray 30th St Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Train from Swarthmore to Gray 30th St Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–25
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–17
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–550
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $5–440
- First Class
- $100–550
- Phone
- +1 800-652-3278
- Website
- DART
Bus from Wilmington Tc to Delaware Ave @ Academy St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- DART
Bus from Claymont Transportation Center to King St @ 10Th St
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- DART
Bus from 10Th St @ King St to Newark Transit Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- DART
Bus from Claymont Transportation Center to Wilmington Tc
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- DART
Bus from Wilmington Tc to Delaware Ave @ Academy St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- DART
- Ave. Duration
- 39 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 University of Delaware bus services, operated by DART First State, arrive at King St @ 10Th St station.
Swarthmore to University of Delaware train services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Gray 30th St Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swarthmore to University of Delaware is 31 miles. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from Swarthmore to University of Delaware.
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