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How to get from Caln to Swarthmore by bus?

By bus

To get from Caln to Swarthmore in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 135 bus from Lincoln Hwy & Bailey Rd - Mbfs station to Westchester Transportation Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 104 bus and finally take the 109 bus from 69th Street Transportation Center station to Baltimore Pk & Chester Rd - FS station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 49 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

169min$3.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 135
135
Bus - 104
104
Bus - 109
109
Walk to Swarthmore
Leaves from Lincoln Hwy & Bailey Rd - Mbfs

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lincoln Hwy & Bailey Rd - Mbfs
    ID 32578
    350 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 135135
    Wait for bus
    135
    West Chester Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Westchester Transportation Center
    34 min
  • 4
    Bus - 104104
    Wait for bus
    104
    69th Street Transportation Center
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    69th Street Transportation Center
    ID 31034
    43 min
  • 6
    Bus - 109109
    Wait for bus
    109
    Chester Transportation Center
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Baltimore Pk & Chester Rd - FS
    ID 19177
    22 min
  • 8
    Walk to Swarthmore
    Walk to
    Swarthmore
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Caln to Swarthmore in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 135 bus from Lincoln Hwy & Bailey Rd - Mbfs station to Lancaster Av & Viaduct Av station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the KEYSTONE SERVICE train and finally take the MED train from 30th Street station to Swarthmore station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 28 min.

148min
Walk to bus stationBus - 135
135
Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
Train - MED
MED
Walk to Swarthmore
Leaves from Lincoln Hwy & Bailey Rd - Mbfs

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lincoln Hwy & Bailey Rd - Mbfs
    ID 32578
    350 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 135135
    Wait for bus
    135
    West Chester Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lancaster Av & Viaduct Av
    ID 32587
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Downingtown
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
    Wait for train
    KEYSTONE SERVICE
    New York
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    46 min
  • 7
    Train - MEDMED
    Wait for train
    MED
    #8377 - Wawa
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Swarthmore
    23 min
  • 9
    Walk to Swarthmore
    Walk to
    Swarthmore
    0.89 mi • 19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Caln to Swarthmore

The distance between Caln, Philadelphia and Swarthmore, Philadelphia is approximately 40.78 mi, which can typically be travelled in 169 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Caln 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 Caln

Caln is located at Caln, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Thorndale.

Train stations close to Caln:

  • Thorndale
  • Downingtown

Bus stations close to Caln:

  • Lincoln Hwy & James Buchanan Dr
  • Lincoln Hwy & S Bailey Rd
  • Lincoln Hwy & N Bailey Rd - Mbns

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 train

To get from Caln to Swarthmore in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 135 bus from Lincoln Hwy & Bailey Rd - Mbfs station to Lancaster Av & Viaduct Av station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the KEYSTONE SERVICE train and finally take the MED train from 30th Street station to Swarthmore station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 28 min.

148min
Walk to bus stationBus - 135
135
Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
Train - MED
MED
Walk to Swarthmore
Leaves from Lincoln Hwy & Bailey Rd - Mbfs

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lincoln Hwy & Bailey Rd - Mbfs
    ID 32578
    350 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 135135
    Wait for bus
    135
    West Chester Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lancaster Av & Viaduct Av
    ID 32587
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Downingtown
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
    Wait for train
    KEYSTONE SERVICE
    New York
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    46 min
  • 7
    Train - MEDMED
    Wait for train
    MED
    #8377 - Wawa
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Swarthmore
    23 min
  • 9
    Walk to Swarthmore
    Walk to
    Swarthmore
    0.89 mi • 19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 169 minutes, using Bus line 135, Bus line 104, Bus line 109.

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

    The alternative route takes 148 minutes, using Bus line 135, Bus line KEYSTONE SERVICE, Bus line MED.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 49 min.

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

    The 135 bus line goes from Lincoln Hwy & Bailey Rd - Mbfs station near Caln to West Chester Transportation Center 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 Caln to Swarthmore in Philadelphia by bus?

    The total travel time between Caln and Swarthmore in Philadelphia by bus is about 2 hr 49 min.

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

    Get on the 135 bus from the Lincoln Hwy & Bailey Rd - Mbfs stop near Caln in Philadelphia.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Caln 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 Caln to Swarthmore?

    The ride from Caln to Swarthmore costs $3.00.

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