How to get from Franconia to Swarthmore by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Franconia to Swarthmore in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 132 bus from Bethlehem Pk & Township Line Rd station to Main St & Green St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LAN train and finally take the MED train from Suburban Station station to Swarthmore station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 19 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

199min$11.25
Bus - 132
132
Train - LAN
LAN
Train - MED
MED
Walk to Swarthmore
Leaves from Bethlehem Pk & Township Line Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Franconia
  • 2
    Bus - 132132
    Wait for bus
    132
    Montgomery Mall
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Main St & Green St
    ID 30338
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lansdale
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - LANLAN
    Wait for train
    LAN
    #6527 - Gray 30th Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Suburban Station
    56 min
  • 7
    Train - MEDMED
    Wait for train
    MED
    #8383 - Wawa
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Swarthmore
    27 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 Franconia to Swarthmore

The distance between Franconia, Philadelphia and Swarthmore, Philadelphia is approximately 43.76 mi, which can typically be travelled in 199 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Franconia to Swarthmore by bus 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 Franconia

Franconia is located at Franconia, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Bethlehem Pk & Township Line Rd.

Bus stations close to Franconia:

  • Bethlehem Pk & Township Line Rd
  • Bethlehem Pk & Cherry Ln

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

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 199 minutes, using Bus line 132, Bus line LAN, Bus line MED.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 19 min.

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

    The 132 bus line goes from Montgomery Mall station near Franconia to Main St & Green St station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Swarthmore station near Swarthmore in Philadelphia

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

    The total travel time between Franconia and Swarthmore in Philadelphia by bus and train is about 3 hr 19 min.

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

    Get on the 132 bus from the Montgomery Mall stop near Franconia in Philadelphia.

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

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

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

    The ride from Franconia to Swarthmore costs $11.25.

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