There are 4 ways to get from Temple University to Swarthmore College by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Temple University to Suburban Stationtrain War / ...
- Take the train from Suburban Station to Swarthmoretrain Med
1h 21m$5–8Drive 13.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Temple University to Swarthmore Collegecar 13.3 mi
29 min$3–4Bus, line 109 bus
- Take the bus from 15th St & Market St - FS to 69th St Transit Center South Terminalbus L1 Owl
- Take the bus from 69th St TC South Berth 3 to Chester Rd & College Avbus 109
2h 12m$7–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Temple University to Swarthmore Collegetaxi 13.3 mi
29 min$35–50
Temple University to Swarthmore College by foot and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Temple University to Swarthmore College is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 29 min.
The fastest way to get from Temple University to Swarthmore College is to taxi which takes 29 min and costs $35 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Temple University to Swarthmore College. However, there are services departing from Broad St & Berks St and arriving at Chester Rd & College Av via 15th St & Market St - FS and 69th St TC South Berth 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Temple University to Swarthmore College. However, there are services departing from Temple University and arriving at Swarthmore via Suburban Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 21m.
The distance between Temple University and Swarthmore College is 15 miles. The road distance is 13.4 miles.
The best way to get from Temple University to Swarthmore College without a car is to train which takes 1h 21m and costs $4 - $8.
It takes approximately 1h 21m to get from Temple University to Swarthmore College, including transfers.
Temple University to Swarthmore College bus services, operated by SEPTA, depart from 15th St & Market St - FS station.
Temple University to Swarthmore College train services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Temple University station.
The best way to get from Temple University to Swarthmore College is to train which takes 1h 21m and costs $4 - $8. Alternatively, you can bus and line 109 bus, which costs $6 - $12 and takes 2h 12m.
What companies run services between Temple University, Philadelphia County, PA, USA and Swarthmore College, PA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Temple University to Swarthmore College via Temple University, Suburban Station, and Swarthmore in around 1h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Temple University to Swarthmore College via Broad St & Berks St, 15th St & Market St - FS, 69th St TC South Berth 3, and Chester Rd & College Av in around 2h 12m.
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Train from Temple University to Suburban Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Train from Suburban Station to Swarthmore
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Bus from 15th St & Market St - FS to 69th St Transit Center South Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from 69th St TC South Berth 3 to Chester Rd & College Av
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Estimated price
- $35–50
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
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Booking & Getting There
Temple University to Swarthmore College bus services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at 69th St Transit Center South Terminal station.
Temple University to Swarthmore College train services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Suburban Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Temple University to Swarthmore College is 13 miles. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from Temple University to Swarthmore College.
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