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How to get from Lower Merion to Swarthmore by bus and subway?

By bus and subway

To get from Lower Merion to Swarthmore in Philadelphia, take the NHSL subway from Matsonford station to 69th Street Transportation Center station. Next, 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 60 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

60min$2.00
Subway - NHSL
Subway - NHSL
Bus - 109
109
Walk to Swarthmore
Leaves from Matsonford

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Lower Merion
  • 2
    Subway - NHSL
    Wait for subway
    NHSL
    69th Street Transportation Center Local
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    69th Street Transportation Center
    ID 31034
    22 min
  • 4
    Bus - 109109
    Wait for bus
    109
    Chester Transportation Center
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Baltimore Pk & Chester Rd - FS
    ID 19177
    21 min
  • 6
    Walk to Swarthmore
    Walk to
    Swarthmore
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and subway via NHSL and 110

To get from Lower Merion to Swarthmore in Philadelphia, take the NHSL subway from Matsonford station to 69th Street Transportation Center station. Next, take the 110 bus from 69th Street Transportation Center station to Springfield Mall station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 58 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

58min$2.00
Subway - NHSL
Subway - NHSL
Bus - 110
110
Walk to Swarthmore
Leaves from Matsonford

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Lower Merion
  • 2
    Subway - NHSL
    Wait for subway
    NHSL
    69th Street Transportation Center Local
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    69th Street Transportation Center
    ID 31034
    22 min
  • 4
    Bus - 110110
    Wait for bus
    110
    Penn State
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Springfield Mall
    ID 30416
    21 min
  • 6
    Walk to Swarthmore
    Walk to
    Swarthmore
    700 yd • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Lower Merion to Swarthmore

The distance between Lower Merion, Philadelphia and Swarthmore, Philadelphia is approximately 15.66 mi, which can typically be travelled in 60 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lower Merion 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 Lower Merion

Lower Merion is located at Lower Merion, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Radnor.

Subway stations close to Lower Merion:

  • Gulph Mills
  • Radnor

Train stations close to Lower Merion:

  • Radnor
  • Villanova

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 NHSL and 110

To get from Lower Merion to Swarthmore in Philadelphia, take the NHSL subway from Matsonford station to 69th Street Transportation Center station. Next, take the 110 bus from 69th Street Transportation Center station to Springfield Mall station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 58 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

58min$2.00
Subway - NHSL
Subway - NHSL
Bus - 110
110
Walk to Swarthmore
Leaves from Matsonford

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Lower Merion
  • 2
    Subway - NHSL
    Wait for subway
    NHSL
    69th Street Transportation Center Local
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    69th Street Transportation Center
    ID 31034
    22 min
  • 4
    Bus - 110110
    Wait for bus
    110
    Penn State
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Springfield Mall
    ID 30416
    21 min
  • 6
    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 Lower Merion to Swarthmore?

    The fastest way takes 60 minutes, using Bus line NHSL, Bus line 109.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Lower Merion to Swarthmore?

    The alternative route takes 58 minutes, using Bus line NHSL, Bus line 110.

  • Is there a direct subway between Lower Merion and Swarthmore in Philadelphia?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 60 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Lower Merion to Swarthmore in Philadelphia?

    The NHSL subway line goes from 69th Street Transportation Center Local station near Lower Merion to 69th Street Transportation Center 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 Lower Merion to Swarthmore in Philadelphia by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Lower Merion and Swarthmore in Philadelphia by subway and bus is about 60 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Lower Merion to get to Swarthmore in Philadelphia?

    Get on the NHSL subway from the 69th Street Transportation Center Local station near Lower Merion in Philadelphia.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Lower Merion and Swarthmore in Philadelphia?

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

  • How much is the subway fare from Lower Merion to Swarthmore?

    The ride from Lower Merion to Swarthmore costs $2.00.

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