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How to get from Lionville to Swarthmore by bus?

By bus

To get from Lionville to Swarthmore in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 204 bus from Pottstown Pk & Marchwood Blvd station to Lancaster Av & Plank Av station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 106 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 13 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

133min$3.00
Bus - 204
204
Bus - 106
106
Bus - 109
109
Walk to Swarthmore
Leaves from Pottstown Pk & Marchwood Blvd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Lionville
  • 2
    Bus - 204204
    Wait for bus
    204
    Paoli Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lancaster Av & Plank Av
    ID 19389
    26 min
  • 4
    Bus - 106106
    Wait for bus
    106
    69th Street Transportation Ctr
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    69th Street Transportation Center
    ID 31034
    58 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
    29 min
  • 8
    Walk to Swarthmore
    Walk to
    Swarthmore
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and light rail

To get from Lionville to Swarthmore in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 204 bus from Pottstown Pk & Marchwood Blvd station to Lancaster Av & Plank Av station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 106 bus and finally take the 101 light rail from 69th Street Transportation Center station to Springfield Mall station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 18 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

138min$3.00
Bus - 204
204
Bus - 106
106
Light Rail - 101
101
Walk to Swarthmore
Leaves from Pottstown Pk & Marchwood Blvd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Lionville
  • 2
    Bus - 204204
    Wait for bus
    204
    Paoli Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lancaster Av & Plank Av
    ID 19389
    26 min
  • 4
    Bus - 106106
    Wait for bus
    106
    69th Street Transportation Ctr
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    69th Street Transportation Center
    ID 31034
    58 min
  • 6
    Light Rail - 101101
    Wait for light rail
    101
    Media
  • 7
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Springfield Mall
    ID 1944
    24 min
  • 8
    Walk to Swarthmore
    Walk to
    Swarthmore
    0.52 mi • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Lionville to Swarthmore

The distance between Lionville, Philadelphia and Swarthmore, Philadelphia is approximately 33 mi, which can typically be travelled in 133 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lionville 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 Lionville

Lionville is located at Lionville, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Pottstown Pk & Ship Rd - FS.

Train stations close to Lionville:

  • Exton
  • Whitford

Bus stations close to Lionville:

  • Pottstown Pk & Ship Rd - FS

Public transit stations close to Swarthmore, Philadelphia

Swarthmore is located at Swarthmore, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Springfield Mall.

Bus stations close to Swarthmore:

  • Springfield Mall
  • Baltimore Pk & Sproul Rd - Mbfs
  • Baltimore Pk & Old Sproul Shopping Ctr - Fs

By bus and light rail

To get from Lionville to Swarthmore in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 204 bus from Pottstown Pk & Marchwood Blvd station to Lancaster Av & Plank Av station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 106 bus and finally take the 101 light rail from 69th Street Transportation Center station to Springfield Mall station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 18 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

138min$3.00
Bus - 204
204
Bus - 106
106
Light Rail - 101
101
Walk to Swarthmore
Leaves from Pottstown Pk & Marchwood Blvd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Lionville
  • 2
    Bus - 204204
    Wait for bus
    204
    Paoli Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lancaster Av & Plank Av
    ID 19389
    26 min
  • 4
    Bus - 106106
    Wait for bus
    106
    69th Street Transportation Ctr
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    69th Street Transportation Center
    ID 31034
    58 min
  • 6
    Light Rail - 101101
    Wait for light rail
    101
    Media
  • 7
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Springfield Mall
    ID 1944
    24 min
  • 8
    Walk to Swarthmore
    Walk to
    Swarthmore
    0.52 mi • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 133 minutes, using Bus line 204, Bus line 106, Bus line 109.

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

    The alternative route takes 138 minutes, using Bus line 204, Bus line 106, Bus line 101.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 13 min.

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

    The 204 bus line goes from Paoli Station station near Lionville to Lancaster Av & Plank Av 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 Lionville to Swarthmore in Philadelphia by bus?

    The total travel time between Lionville and Swarthmore in Philadelphia by bus is about 2 hr 13 min.

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

    Get on the 204 bus from the Paoli Station stop near Lionville in Philadelphia.

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

    The ride from Lionville to Swarthmore costs $3.00.

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