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How to get from Croydon to Swarthmore by bus, subway and train?

By bus, subway and train

To get from Croydon to Swarthmore in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line: take the TRE train from Croydon station to 30th Street 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 35 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

95min$11.25
Train - TRE
TRE
Subway - MFL
Subway - MFL
Bus - 109
109
Walk to Swarthmore
Leaves from Croydon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Croydon
  • 2
    Train - TRETRE
    Wait for train
    TRE
    #9704 - Temple University
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    30th St Station
    130 yd • 2 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
    13 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
    23 min
  • 9
    Walk to Swarthmore
    Walk to
    Swarthmore
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Croydon to Swarthmore in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the TRE train from Croydon station to 30th Street 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 1 hr 35 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

95min$11.25
Train - TRE
TRE
Bus - 42
42
Bus - 109
109
Walk to Swarthmore
Leaves from Croydon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Croydon
  • 2
    Train - TRETRE
    Wait for train
    TRE
    #9704 - Temple University
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Walnut St & 30th St - Fs
    ID 432
    540 yd • 7 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
    23 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
    19 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 Croydon to Swarthmore

The distance between Croydon, Philadelphia and Swarthmore, Philadelphia is approximately 30.38 mi, which can typically be travelled in 95 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Croydon to Swarthmore by bus, subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Philadelphia – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Croydon

Croydon is located at Croydon, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Cedar Av & Coventry Ln.

Train stations close to Croydon:

  • Eddington

Bus stations close to Croydon:

  • Cedar Av & Coventry Ln
  • Bristol Pk & Hillcrest Av
  • Cedar Av & Main Av

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 Croydon to Swarthmore in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the TRE train from Croydon station to 30th Street 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 1 hr 35 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

95min$11.25
Train - TRE
TRE
Bus - 42
42
Bus - 109
109
Walk to Swarthmore
Leaves from Croydon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Croydon
  • 2
    Train - TRETRE
    Wait for train
    TRE
    #9704 - Temple University
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Walnut St & 30th St - Fs
    ID 432
    540 yd • 7 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
    23 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
    19 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 Croydon to Swarthmore?

    The fastest way takes 95 minutes, using Bus line TRE, Bus line MFL, Bus line 109.

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

    The alternative route takes 95 minutes, using Bus line TRE, Bus line 42, Bus line 109.

  • Is there a direct train between Croydon and Swarthmore in Philadelphia?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 35 min.

  • Which train line goes from Croydon to Swarthmore in Philadelphia?

    The TRE train line goes from #9704 - Temple University station near Croydon to 30th Street station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till Swarthmore station near Swarthmore in Philadelphia

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

    The total travel time between Croydon and Swarthmore in Philadelphia by train, subway and bus is about 1 hr 35 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Croydon to get to Swarthmore in Philadelphia?

    Get on the TRE train from the #9704 - Temple University station near Croydon in Philadelphia.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Croydon and Swarthmore in Philadelphia?

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

  • How much is the total train, subway and bus fare from Croydon to Swarthmore?

    The ride from Croydon to Swarthmore costs $11.25.

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