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How to get from Cheltenham to Swarthmore by bus and subway?

By bus and subway

To get from Cheltenham to Swarthmore in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 16 bus from Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av Loop station to 15th St & Market St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MFL subway 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 1 hr 40 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

100min$3.00
Bus - 16
16
Subway - MFL
Subway - MFL
Bus - 109
109
Walk to Swarthmore
Leaves from Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av Loop

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Cheltenham
  • 2
    Bus - 1616
    Wait for bus
    16
    15th-Market
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    15th St & Market St
    ID 515
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    15th St Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - MFL
    Wait for subway
    MFL
    69th Street Transportation Center - All Stops
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    69th Street Transportation Center
    ID 31034
    15 min
  • 7
    Bus - 109109
    Wait for bus
    109
    Chester Transportation Center
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Baltimore Pk & Chester Rd - FS
    ID 19177
    21 min
  • 9
    Walk to Swarthmore
    Walk to
    Swarthmore
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and subway via 16, MFL and 110

To get from Cheltenham to Swarthmore in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 16 bus from Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av Loop station to 15th St & Market St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MFL subway and finally take the 110 bus from 69th Street Transportation Center station to Springfield Mall station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 48 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

108min$3.00
Bus - 16
16
Subway - MFL
Subway - MFL
Bus - 110
110
Walk to Swarthmore
Leaves from Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av Loop

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Cheltenham
  • 2
    Bus - 1616
    Wait for bus
    16
    15th-Market
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    15th St & Market St
    ID 515
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    15th St Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - MFL
    Wait for subway
    MFL
    69th Street Transportation Center - All Stops
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    69th Street Transportation Center
    ID 31034
    15 min
  • 7
    Bus - 110110
    Wait for bus
    110
    Penn State
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Springfield Mall
    ID 30416
    26 min
  • 9
    Walk to Swarthmore
    Walk to
    Swarthmore
    700 yd • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Cheltenham to Swarthmore

The distance between Cheltenham, Philadelphia and Swarthmore, Philadelphia is approximately 20.65 mi, which can typically be travelled in 100 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cheltenham to Swarthmore by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Philadelphia – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Cheltenham

Cheltenham is located at Cheltenham, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av - Fs.

Train stations close to Cheltenham:

  • Elkins Park
  • Washington Lane
  • Stenton

Bus stations close to Cheltenham:

  • Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av - Fs
  • Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av
  • Cheltenham Av & Limekiln Pk

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

Alternative route by bus and subway via 16, MFL and 110

To get from Cheltenham to Swarthmore in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 16 bus from Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av Loop station to 15th St & Market St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MFL subway and finally take the 110 bus from 69th Street Transportation Center station to Springfield Mall station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 48 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

108min$3.00
Bus - 16
16
Subway - MFL
Subway - MFL
Bus - 110
110
Walk to Swarthmore
Leaves from Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av Loop

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Cheltenham
  • 2
    Bus - 1616
    Wait for bus
    16
    15th-Market
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    15th St & Market St
    ID 515
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    15th St Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - MFL
    Wait for subway
    MFL
    69th Street Transportation Center - All Stops
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    69th Street Transportation Center
    ID 31034
    15 min
  • 7
    Bus - 110110
    Wait for bus
    110
    Penn State
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Springfield Mall
    ID 30416
    26 min
  • 9
    Walk to Swarthmore
    Walk to
    Swarthmore
    700 yd • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 100 minutes, using Bus line 16, Bus line MFL, Bus line 109.

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

    The alternative route takes 108 minutes, using Bus line 16, Bus line MFL, Bus line 110.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 40 min.

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

    The 16 bus line goes from 15th-Market station near Cheltenham to 15th St & Market St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till Swarthmore station near Swarthmore in Philadelphia

  • How long does it take to travel from Cheltenham to Swarthmore in Philadelphia by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between Cheltenham and Swarthmore in Philadelphia by bus and subway is about 1 hr 40 min.

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

    Get on the 16 bus from the 15th-Market stop near Cheltenham in Philadelphia.

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

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

  • How much is the total bus and subway fare from Cheltenham to Swarthmore?

    The ride from Cheltenham to Swarthmore costs $3.00.

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