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

By bus and subway

To get from Clayton to Swarthmore in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 408 bus from Rt-47 800' N Of Costill Ave. station to 6th St at Race 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 2 hr 12 min.

132min
Walk to bus stationBus - 408
408
Subway - MFL
Subway - MFL
Bus - 109
109
Walk to Swarthmore
Leaves from Rt-47 800' N Of Costill Ave.

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rt-47 800' N Of Costill Ave.
    ID 19561
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 408408
    Wait for bus
    408
    Philadelphia
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    6th St at Race St
    ID 27961
    66 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    5th St Station
    640 yd • 8 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
    19 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
    22 min
  • 9
    Walk to Swarthmore
    Walk to
    Swarthmore
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from Clayton to Swarthmore in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 408 bus from Rt-47 800' N Of Costill Ave. station to 6th St at Race St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 42 bus and finally take the 109 bus from Marshall Rd & Long Ln - Fs station to Baltimore Pk & Chester Rd - FS station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 42 min.

162min
Walk to bus stationBus - 408
408
Bus - 42
42
Bus - 109
109
Walk to Swarthmore
Leaves from Rt-47 800' N Of Costill Ave.

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rt-47 800' N Of Costill Ave.
    ID 19561
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 408408
    Wait for bus
    408
    Philadelphia
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    6th St at Race St
    ID 27961
    66 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Walnut St & 5th St - Fs
    ID 14880
    0.58 mi • 13 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4242
    Wait for bus
    42
    Wycombe
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Marshall Rd & Long Ln - Fs
    ID 22187
    40 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
    18 min
  • 9
    Walk to Swarthmore
    Walk to
    Swarthmore
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Clayton to Swarthmore

The distance between Clayton, Philadelphia and Swarthmore, Philadelphia is approximately 37.96 mi, which can typically be travelled in 132 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Clayton 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 Clayton

Clayton is located at Clayton, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Rt-47 at Costill Ave#.

Bus stations close to Clayton:

  • Rt-47 at Costill Ave#
  • Rt-47 at Costill Ave
  • Rt-47 at Sienna Dr#

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

To get from Clayton to Swarthmore in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 408 bus from Rt-47 800' N Of Costill Ave. station to 6th St at Race St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 42 bus and finally take the 109 bus from Marshall Rd & Long Ln - Fs station to Baltimore Pk & Chester Rd - FS station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 42 min.

162min
Walk to bus stationBus - 408
408
Bus - 42
42
Bus - 109
109
Walk to Swarthmore
Leaves from Rt-47 800' N Of Costill Ave.

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rt-47 800' N Of Costill Ave.
    ID 19561
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 408408
    Wait for bus
    408
    Philadelphia
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    6th St at Race St
    ID 27961
    66 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Walnut St & 5th St - Fs
    ID 14880
    0.58 mi • 13 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4242
    Wait for bus
    42
    Wycombe
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Marshall Rd & Long Ln - Fs
    ID 22187
    40 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
    18 min
  • 9
    Walk to Swarthmore
    Walk to
    Swarthmore
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 132 minutes, using Bus line 408, Bus line MFL, Bus line 109.

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

    The alternative route takes 162 minutes, using Bus line 408, Bus line 42, Bus line 109.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 12 min.

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

    The 408 bus line goes from Rt-47 800' N Of Costill Ave. station near Clayton to Philadelphia 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 Clayton to Swarthmore in Philadelphia by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between Clayton and Swarthmore in Philadelphia by bus and subway is about 2 hr 12 min.

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

    Get on the 408 bus from the Rt-47 800' N Of Costill Ave. stop near Clayton in Philadelphia.

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

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

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