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How to get from Brookhaven to Swarthmore by bus?

By bus

To get from Brookhaven to Swarthmore in Philadelphia, take the 117 bus from Plaza 352 Shopping Center station to Middletown Rd & Bonsall Dr station. Next, take the 110 bus from Middletown Rd & Bonsall Dr - FS station to Springfield Mall station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 59 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

59min$2.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 117
117
Bus - 110
110
Walk to Swarthmore
Leaves from Plaza 352 Shopping Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Plaza 352 Shopping Center
    ID 2148
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 117117
    Wait for bus
    117
    Penn State
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Middletown Rd & Bonsall Dr
    ID 10610
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Middletown Rd & Bonsall Dr - FS
    ID 15152
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 110110
    Wait for bus
    110
    69th Street Transportation Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Springfield Mall
    ID 2047
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to Swarthmore
    Walk to
    Swarthmore
    710 yd • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and light rail

To get from Brookhaven to Swarthmore in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 117 bus from Plaza 352 Shopping Center station to Middletown Rd & Bonsall Dr station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 111 bus and finally take the 101 light rail from Anderson Av station to Springfield Mall station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 25 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

85min$3.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 117
117
Bus - 111
111
Light Rail - 101
101
Walk to Swarthmore
Leaves from Plaza 352 Shopping Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Plaza 352 Shopping Center
    ID 2148
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 117117
    Wait for bus
    117
    Penn State
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Middletown Rd & Bonsall Dr
    ID 10610
    14 min
  • 4
    Bus - 111111
    Wait for bus
    111
    69th Street Transportation Center
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    State Rd & Anderson Av
    ID 15115
    17 min
  • 6
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Anderson Av
    ID 18603
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 7
    Light Rail - 101101
    Wait for light rail
    101
    Media
  • 8
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Springfield Mall
    ID 1944
    10 min
  • 9
    Walk to Swarthmore
    Walk to
    Swarthmore
    0.52 mi • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Brookhaven to Swarthmore

The distance between Brookhaven, Philadelphia and Swarthmore, Philadelphia is approximately 11.46 mi, which can typically be travelled in 59 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Brookhaven to Swarthmore by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Philadelphia – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Brookhaven

Brookhaven is located at Brookhaven, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Plaza 352 Shopping Center.

Train stations close to Brookhaven:

  • Moylan-Rose Valley
  • Media
  • Elwyn

Bus stations close to Brookhaven:

  • Plaza 352 Shopping Center
  • Edgmont Av & Hilltop Dr
  • Edgmont Av & Whitely Rd

Public transit stations close to Swarthmore, Philadelphia

Swarthmore is located at Swarthmore, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Baltimore Pk & Chester Rd.

Bus stations close to Swarthmore:

  • Baltimore Pk & Chester Rd
  • Chester Rd & Baltimore Pk - Fs
  • Baltimore Pk & Chester Rd - FS

By bus and light rail

To get from Brookhaven to Swarthmore in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 117 bus from Plaza 352 Shopping Center station to Middletown Rd & Bonsall Dr station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 111 bus and finally take the 101 light rail from Anderson Av station to Springfield Mall station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 25 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

85min$3.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 117
117
Bus - 111
111
Light Rail - 101
101
Walk to Swarthmore
Leaves from Plaza 352 Shopping Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Plaza 352 Shopping Center
    ID 2148
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 117117
    Wait for bus
    117
    Penn State
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Middletown Rd & Bonsall Dr
    ID 10610
    14 min
  • 4
    Bus - 111111
    Wait for bus
    111
    69th Street Transportation Center
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    State Rd & Anderson Av
    ID 15115
    17 min
  • 6
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Anderson Av
    ID 18603
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 7
    Light Rail - 101101
    Wait for light rail
    101
    Media
  • 8
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Springfield Mall
    ID 1944
    10 min
  • 9
    Walk to Swarthmore
    Walk to
    Swarthmore
    0.52 mi • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Brookhaven to Swarthmore?

    The fastest way takes 59 minutes, using Bus line 117, Bus line 110.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Brookhaven to Swarthmore?

    The alternative route takes 85 minutes, using Bus line 117, Bus line 111, Bus line 101.

  • Is there a direct bus between Brookhaven and Swarthmore in Philadelphia?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 59 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Brookhaven to Swarthmore in Philadelphia?

    The 117 bus line goes from Plaza 352 Shopping Center station near Brookhaven to Penn State station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Swarthmore station near Swarthmore in Philadelphia

  • How long does it take to travel from Brookhaven to Swarthmore in Philadelphia by bus?

    The total travel time between Brookhaven and Swarthmore in Philadelphia by bus is about 59 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Brookhaven to get to Swarthmore in Philadelphia?

    Get on the 117 bus from the Plaza 352 Shopping Center stop near Brookhaven in Philadelphia.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Brookhaven and Swarthmore in Philadelphia?

    Get off the bus at the Swarthmore stop, which is closest to Swarthmore in Philadelphia.

  • How much is the bus fare from Brookhaven to Swarthmore?

    The ride from Brookhaven to Swarthmore costs $2.00.

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