How to get from Pennsauken to Swarthmore by light rail, subway and train?

By light rail, subway and train

To get from Pennsauken to Swarthmore in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one light rail line, one subway line and one train line: take the RLR light rail from 36th Street Light Rail Station station to Walter Rand Transportation Ctr station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PATCO subway and finally take the MED train from Suburban Station station to Swarthmore station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 2 min.

122min
Light Rail - RLR
Subway - PATCOPATCO
Train - MED
MED
Walk to Swarthmore
Leaves from 36th Street Light Rail Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Pennsauken
  • 2
    Light Rail - RLRRLR
    Wait for light rail
    RLR
    Rvln Waterfront Enter Center
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Walter Rand Transportation Ctr
    ID 30871
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Broadway
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - PATCOPATCO
    Wait for subway
    PATCO
    Philadelphia
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    15-16th And Locust
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Suburban Station
    720 yd • 9 min
  • 8
    Train - MEDMED
    Wait for train
    MED
    #8373 - Wawa
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Swarthmore
    27 min
  • 10
    Walk to Swarthmore
    Walk to
    Swarthmore
    0.89 mi • 19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus, light rail and train

To get from Pennsauken to Swarthmore in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one light rail line, one bus line and one train line: take the RLR light rail from 36th Street Light Rail Station station to Walter Rand Transportation Ctr station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 551 bus and finally take the MED train from Suburban Station station to Swarthmore station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 2 min.

122min
Light Rail - RLR
Bus - 551
551
Train - MED
MED
Walk to Swarthmore
Leaves from 36th Street Light Rail Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Pennsauken
  • 2
    Light Rail - RLRRLR
    Wait for light rail
    RLR
    Rvln Waterfront Enter Center
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Walter Rand Transportation Ctr
    ID 30871
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadway In Front Of Wrtc
    ID 15031
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 551551
    Wait for bus
    551
    Philadelphia
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broad St at Cherry St
    ID 27947
    16 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Suburban Station
    530 yd • 7 min
  • 8
    Train - MEDMED
    Wait for train
    MED
    #8373 - Wawa
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Swarthmore
    27 min
  • 10
    Walk to Swarthmore
    Walk to
    Swarthmore
    0.89 mi • 19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Pennsauken to Swarthmore

The distance between Pennsauken, Philadelphia and Swarthmore, Philadelphia is approximately 18.72 mi, which can typically be travelled in 122 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Pennsauken to Swarthmore by light rail, subway 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 Pennsauken

Pennsauken is located at Pennsauken, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is River Rd at Hillside Terrace#.

Train stations close to Pennsauken:

  • Pennsauken Transit Center

Bus stations close to Pennsauken:

  • River Rd at Hillside Terrace#
  • River Rd at 47th St
  • River Ave at N. 35th 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 bus, light rail and train

To get from Pennsauken to Swarthmore in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one light rail line, one bus line and one train line: take the RLR light rail from 36th Street Light Rail Station station to Walter Rand Transportation Ctr station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 551 bus and finally take the MED train from Suburban Station station to Swarthmore station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 2 min.

122min
Light Rail - RLR
Bus - 551
551
Train - MED
MED
Walk to Swarthmore
Leaves from 36th Street Light Rail Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Pennsauken
  • 2
    Light Rail - RLRRLR
    Wait for light rail
    RLR
    Rvln Waterfront Enter Center
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Walter Rand Transportation Ctr
    ID 30871
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadway In Front Of Wrtc
    ID 15031
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 551551
    Wait for bus
    551
    Philadelphia
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broad St at Cherry St
    ID 27947
    16 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Suburban Station
    530 yd • 7 min
  • 8
    Train - MEDMED
    Wait for train
    MED
    #8373 - Wawa
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Swarthmore
    27 min
  • 10
    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 Pennsauken to Swarthmore?

    The fastest way takes 122 minutes, using Bus line RLR, Bus line PATCO, Bus line MED.

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

    The alternative route takes 122 minutes, using Bus line RLR, Bus line 551, Bus line MED.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Pennsauken and Swarthmore in Philadelphia?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line, one subway line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 2 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Pennsauken to Swarthmore in Philadelphia?

    The RLR light rail line goes from Rvln Waterfront Enter Center station near Pennsauken to Walter Rand Transportation Ctr station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one train line till Swarthmore station near Swarthmore in Philadelphia

  • How long does it take to travel from Pennsauken to Swarthmore in Philadelphia by light rail, subway and train?

    The total travel time between Pennsauken and Swarthmore in Philadelphia by light rail, subway and train is about 2 hr 2 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Pennsauken to get to Swarthmore in Philadelphia?

    Get on the RLR light rail from the Rvln Waterfront Enter Center station near Pennsauken in Philadelphia.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Pennsauken and Swarthmore in Philadelphia?

    Get off the light rail at the Swarthmore station, which is closest to Swarthmore in Philadelphia.

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