There are 6 ways to get from Washington to Swarthmore by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, bus, or subway
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Acela
2h 36m$34–80Drive 124.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington to Swarthmorecar 124.8 mi
2h 25m$23–33Bus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
4h$24–41Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane DCA - PHL
2h 45m$980–1,305Bus via Washington, DC
- Take the bus from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PAbus Washington
5h 20m$46–105Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane IAD - PHL
4h 28m$956–1,211
Washington to Swarthmore by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Swarthmore is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Swarthmore is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Swarthmore. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Chester Rd & Rutgers Av - FS via 69th St TC South Berth 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Swarthmore. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Swarthmore via Gray 30th St Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
The distance between Washington and Swarthmore is 144 miles. The road distance is 125.6 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Swarthmore without a car is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs $30 - $80.
It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from Washington to Swarthmore, including transfers.
Washington to Swarthmore bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Swarthmore train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Swarthmore is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs $30 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $24 - $45 and takes 4h, you could also fly, which costs $950 - $1,300 and takes 2h 45m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Swarthmore, PA, USA?
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station hourly. Tickets cost $30–650 and the journey takes 1h 42m. Amtrak also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $20–35 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Greyhound USA also services this route 5 times a day.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Washington to Swarthmore bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
Washington to Swarthmore train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Swarthmore is 126 miles. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Washington to Swarthmore.
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