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

By bus and train

To get from Malvern to Swarthmore in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the PAO train from Malvern station to 30th Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MED train and finally take the 109 bus from Baltimore Av & Lansdowne Av - Fs station to Baltimore Pk & Chester Rd - FS station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 42 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

102min$11.25
Train - PAO
PAO
Train - MED
MED
Bus - 109
109
Walk to Swarthmore
Leaves from Malvern

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Malvern
  • 2
    Train - PAOPAO
    Wait for train
    PAO
    #514 - Center City Philadelphia
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    50 min
  • 4
    Train - MEDMED
    Wait for train
    MED
    #8373 - Wawa
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lansdowne
    12 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Baltimore Av & Lansdowne Av - Fs
    ID 14832
    150 yd • 2 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
    14 min
  • 9
    Walk to Swarthmore
    Walk to
    Swarthmore
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By train

To get from Malvern to Swarthmore in Philadelphia, take the PAO train from Malvern station to 30th Street station. Next, take the MED train from 30th Street station to Swarthmore station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 41 min. The ride fare is $9.25.

101min$9.25
Train - PAO
PAO
Train - MED
MED
Walk to Swarthmore
Leaves from Malvern

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Malvern
  • 2
    Train - PAOPAO
    Wait for train
    PAO
    #514 - Center City Philadelphia
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    50 min
  • 4
    Train - MEDMED
    Wait for train
    MED
    #8373 - Wawa
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Swarthmore
    23 min
  • 6
    Walk to Swarthmore
    Walk to
    Swarthmore
    0.89 mi • 19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Malvern to Swarthmore

The distance between Malvern, Philadelphia and Swarthmore, Philadelphia is approximately 30.36 mi, which can typically be travelled in 102 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Malvern 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 Malvern

Malvern is located at Malvern, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is King St & Warren Av.

Train stations close to Malvern:

  • Paoli
  • Daylesford

Bus stations close to Malvern:

  • King St & Warren Av
  • King St & Malvern Crossing Apts
  • King St & Bridge St

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

Related Routes

By train

To get from Malvern to Swarthmore in Philadelphia, take the PAO train from Malvern station to 30th Street station. Next, take the MED train from 30th Street station to Swarthmore station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 41 min. The ride fare is $9.25.

101min$9.25
Train - PAO
PAO
Train - MED
MED
Walk to Swarthmore
Leaves from Malvern

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Malvern
  • 2
    Train - PAOPAO
    Wait for train
    PAO
    #514 - Center City Philadelphia
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    50 min
  • 4
    Train - MEDMED
    Wait for train
    MED
    #8373 - Wawa
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Swarthmore
    23 min
  • 6
    Walk to Swarthmore
    Walk to
    Swarthmore
    0.89 mi • 19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 102 minutes, using Bus line PAO, Bus line MED, Bus line 109.

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

    The alternative route takes 101 minutes, using Bus line PAO, Bus line MED.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 42 min.

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

    The PAO train line goes from #514 - Center City Philadelphia station near Malvern to 30th Street station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Swarthmore station near Swarthmore in Philadelphia

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

    The total travel time between Malvern and Swarthmore in Philadelphia by train and bus is about 1 hr 42 min.

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

    Get on the PAO train from the #514 - Center City Philadelphia station near Malvern in Philadelphia.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Malvern 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 and bus fare from Malvern to Swarthmore?

    The ride from Malvern to Swarthmore costs $11.25.

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