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

By bus and subway

To get from Magnolia to Swarthmore in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the PATCO subway from Ashland station to 9-10th And Locust 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 Chester Rd & Baltimore Pk - Fs station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 53 min. The ride fare is $5.00.

113min$5.00
Walk to subway station
Subway - PATCOPATCO
Bus - 42
42
Bus - 109
109
Leaves from Ashland

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Ashland
    1.13 mi • 23 min
  • 2
    Subway - PATCOPATCO
    Wait for subway
    PATCO
    Philadelphia
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    9-10th And Locust
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Walnut St & 10th St
    ID 14884
    150 yd • 2 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
    31 min
  • 7
    Bus - 109109
    Wait for bus
    109
    Chester Transportation Center
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Chester Rd & Baltimore Pk - Fs
    Ride to bus station
    Chester Rd & Baltimore Pk - Fs
    ID 19924
    21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and subway via PATCO, MFL and 109

To get from Magnolia to Swarthmore in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the PATCO subway from Ashland station to 8th St Station 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 50 min. The ride fare is $5.00.

110min$5.00
Walk to subway station
Subway - PATCOPATCO
Subway - MFL
Subway - MFL
Bus - 109
109
Walk to Swarthmore
Leaves from Ashland

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Ashland
    1.13 mi • 23 min
  • 2
    Subway - PATCOPATCO
    Wait for subway
    PATCO
    Philadelphia
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    8th St Station
    22 min
  • 4
    Subway - MFL
    Wait for subway
    MFL
    69th Street Transportation Center - All Stops
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    69th Street Transportation Center
    ID 31034
    18 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
    21 min
  • 8
    Walk to Swarthmore
    Walk to
    Swarthmore
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Magnolia to Swarthmore

The distance between Magnolia, Philadelphia and Swarthmore, Philadelphia is approximately 25.07 mi, which can typically be travelled in 113 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Magnolia 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 Magnolia

Magnolia is located at Magnolia, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Us-30 at Evesham Rd.

Subway stations close to Magnolia:

  • Ashland
  • Woodcrest
  • Haddonfield

Bus stations close to Magnolia:

  • Us-30 at Evesham Rd
  • Us-30 at Washington Ave
  • Us-30 at Ashland Ave

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 PATCO, MFL and 109

To get from Magnolia to Swarthmore in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the PATCO subway from Ashland station to 8th St Station 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 50 min. The ride fare is $5.00.

110min$5.00
Walk to subway station
Subway - PATCOPATCO
Subway - MFL
Subway - MFL
Bus - 109
109
Walk to Swarthmore
Leaves from Ashland

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Ashland
    1.13 mi • 23 min
  • 2
    Subway - PATCOPATCO
    Wait for subway
    PATCO
    Philadelphia
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    8th St Station
    22 min
  • 4
    Subway - MFL
    Wait for subway
    MFL
    69th Street Transportation Center - All Stops
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    69th Street Transportation Center
    ID 31034
    18 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
    21 min
  • 8
    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 Magnolia to Swarthmore?

    The fastest way takes 113 minutes, using Bus line PATCO, Bus line 42, Bus line 109.

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

    The alternative route takes 110 minutes, using Bus line PATCO, Bus line MFL, Bus line 109.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 53 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Magnolia to Swarthmore in Philadelphia?

    The PATCO subway line goes from Ashland station near Magnolia to Philadelphia station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Chester Rd & Baltimore Pk - Fs station near Swarthmore in Philadelphia

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

    The total travel time between Magnolia and Swarthmore in Philadelphia by subway and bus is about 1 hr 53 min.

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

    Get on the PATCO subway from the Ashland station near Magnolia in Philadelphia.

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

    Get off the subway at the Chester Rd & Baltimore Pk - Fs stop, which is closest to Swarthmore in Philadelphia.

  • How much is the subway fare from Magnolia to Swarthmore?

    The ride from Magnolia to Swarthmore costs $5.00.

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