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

By bus and train

To get from Paoli to Swarthmore in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the PAO train from Paoli 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 40 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

100min$11.25
Walk to train stationTrain - PAO
PAO
Train - MED
MED
Bus - 109
109
Walk to Swarthmore
Leaves from Paoli

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Paoli
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - PAOPAO
    Wait for train
    PAO
    #514 - Center City Philadelphia
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    46 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 Paoli to Swarthmore in Philadelphia, take the PAO train from Paoli 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 39 min. The ride fare is $9.25.

99min$9.25
Walk to train stationTrain - PAO
PAO
Train - MED
MED
Walk to Swarthmore
Leaves from Paoli

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Paoli
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - PAOPAO
    Wait for train
    PAO
    #514 - Center City Philadelphia
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    46 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 Paoli to Swarthmore

The distance between Paoli, Philadelphia and Swarthmore, Philadelphia is approximately 28.59 mi, which can typically be travelled in 100 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Paoli 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 Paoli

Paoli is located at Paoli, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Lancaster Av & Cedar Hollow Rd.

Train stations close to Paoli:

  • Paoli
  • Daylesford
  • Malvern

Bus stations close to Paoli:

  • Lancaster Av & Cedar Hollow Rd
  • Lancaster Av & Chestnut Rd - Mbfs
  • Lancaster Av & Bear Hill Rd - Mbfs

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 Paoli to Swarthmore in Philadelphia, take the PAO train from Paoli 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 39 min. The ride fare is $9.25.

99min$9.25
Walk to train stationTrain - PAO
PAO
Train - MED
MED
Walk to Swarthmore
Leaves from Paoli

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Paoli
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - PAOPAO
    Wait for train
    PAO
    #514 - Center City Philadelphia
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    46 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 Paoli to Swarthmore?

    The fastest way takes 100 minutes, using Bus line PAO, Bus line MED, Bus line 109.

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

    The alternative route takes 99 minutes, using Bus line PAO, Bus line MED.

  • Is there a direct train between Paoli 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 40 min.

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

    The PAO train line goes from Paoli station near Paoli to #514 - Center City Philadelphia 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 Paoli to Swarthmore in Philadelphia by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Paoli and Swarthmore in Philadelphia by train and bus is about 1 hr 40 min.

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

    Get on the PAO train from the Paoli station near Paoli in Philadelphia.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Paoli 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 Paoli to Swarthmore?

    The ride from Paoli to Swarthmore costs $11.25.

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