There are 5 ways to get from Villanova University to Swarthmore by subway, bus, train, taxi, or car
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Subway, line 109 bus
best- Take the subway from Villanova South to 69th St Transit Centersubway M1
- Take the bus from 69th St Transit Center South Terminal to Chester Rd & Rutgers Av - FSbus 109
1h 15m$6Drive 11 mi
cheapest- Drive from Villanova University to Swarthmorecar 11 mi
19 min$2–3Train
- Take the train from Villanova to Gray 30th St Stationtrain Pao
- Take the train from Gray 30th St Station to Swarthmoretrain Med
1h 30m$6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Villanova University to Swarthmoretaxi 11 mi
19 min$30–40Line 106 bus, line 109 bus
- Take the bus from Lancaster Av & Villanova University to 69th St Transit Center North Terminalbus 106
- Take the bus from 69th St Transit Center South Terminal to Chester Rd & Rutgers Av - FSbus 109
1h 27m$6
Villanova University to Swarthmore by foot, subway, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Villanova University to Swarthmore is to drive which costs $2 - $3 and takes 19 min.
The fastest way to get from Villanova University to Swarthmore is to taxi which takes 19 min and costs $30 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Villanova University to Swarthmore. However, there are services departing from Lancaster Av & Villanova University and arriving at Chester Rd & Rutgers Av - FS via 69th St Transit Center South Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Villanova University to Swarthmore. However, there are services departing from Villanova and arriving at Swarthmore via Gray 30th St Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.
The distance between Villanova University and Swarthmore is 16 miles. The road distance is 11.1 miles.
The best way to get from Villanova University to Swarthmore without a car is to subway and line 109 bus which takes 1h 15m and costs $6.
It takes approximately 1h 15m to get from Villanova University to Swarthmore, including transfers.
Villanova University to Swarthmore bus services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Lancaster Av & Villanova University station.
Villanova University to Swarthmore train services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Villanova station.
The best way to get from Villanova University to Swarthmore is to train which takes 1h 30m and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 106 bus and line 109 bus, which costs $6 and takes 1h 27m.
What companies run services between Villanova University, PA, USA and Swarthmore, PA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Villanova University to Swarthmore via Villanova and Gray 30th St Station in around 1h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Villanova University to Chester Rd & Rutgers Av - FS via Lancaster Av & Villanova University, 69th St Transit Center North Terminal, and 69th St Transit Center South Terminal in around 1h 27m.
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- septa.org
Subway from Villanova South to 69th St Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.septa.org
- Schedules at
- https://wwww.septa.org/info/world-cup-soccer-septa/
Train from Villanova to Gray 30th St Station
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.septa.org
- Schedules at
- https://wwww.septa.org/info/world-cup-soccer-septa/
Train from Gray 30th St Station to Swarthmore
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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 69th St Transit Center South Terminal to Chester Rd & Rutgers Av - FS
- Ave. Duration
- 36 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 Lancaster Av & Villanova University to 69th St Transit Center North Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.septa.org
- Schedules at
- https://wwww.septa.org/info/world-cup-soccer-septa/
Bus from 69th St Transit Center South Terminal to Chester Rd & Rutgers Av - FS
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.septa.org
- Schedules at
- https://wwww.septa.org/info/world-cup-soccer-septa/
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Estimated price
- $30–40
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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More Questions & Answers
Villanova University to Swarthmore bus services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at 69th St Transit Center North Terminal station.
Villanova University to Swarthmore train services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Gray 30th St Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Villanova University to Swarthmore is 11 miles. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from Villanova University to Swarthmore.
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