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How to get from Swarthmore College to Philadelphia by metro and train?

From Swarthmore College to Philadelphia by metro and train

To get from Swarthmore College to Philadelphia in Philadelphia, take the MED train from Swarthmore station to 30th Street station. Next, take the T3 metro from 30th St station to 13th St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 53 min. The ride fare is $11.75. The metro and train schedule from Swarthmore College may change. We recommend you check the updated metro and train schedule to Philadelphia on the Moovit app.

53min$11.75
Walk to train stationTrain - MED
MED
Metro - T3
Leaves from Swarthmore

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Swarthmore
    830 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Train - MEDMED
    Wait for train
    MED
    #Med9314 - Temple University
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    30th St
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Metro - T3
    Wait for metro
    T3
    13th-Market
  • 6
    Ride to metro station 13th St
    Ride to metro station
    13th St
    ID 283
    6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Swarthmore College to Philadelphia

The distance between Swarthmore College and Philadelphia is approximately 12.15 mi, which can typically be travelled in 53 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Swarthmore College to Philadelphia by metro and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Philadelphia – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Metro And Train schedule from Swarthmore College to Philadelphia

To check the metro and train schedule from Swarthmore College to Philadelphia using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Swarthmore College) and destination (Philadelphia), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available metro and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each metro and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest metro and train schedules.

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Swarthmore College to Philadelphia?

    The fastest way takes 53 minutes, using Train line MED, Metro line T3.

  • Is there a direct train between Swarthmore College and Philadelphia?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one metro line in total. The total travelling time is 53 min.

  • Which train line goes from Swarthmore College to Philadelphia?

    The MED train line goes from Swarthmore station near Swarthmore College in Swarthmore to 30th Street station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line till 30th Street station near Philadelphia.

  • How long does it take to travel from Swarthmore College to Philadelphia by train and metro?

    The total travel time between Swarthmore College and Philadelphia by train and metro is about 53 min.

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

    Get on the MED train from the Swarthmore station near Swarthmore College in Swarthmore.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Swarthmore College and Philadelphia?

    Get off the train at the 30th Street station, which is closest to Philadelphia.

  • When is the last train from Swarthmore College to Philadelphia?

    The last train from Swarthmore College in Swarthmore to Philadelphia in Philadelphia is the Media/Wawa Line line. It leaves the Swarthmore station at 6:42 PM.

  • How much is the train fare from Swarthmore College to Philadelphia?

    The ride from Swarthmore College to Philadelphia costs $11.75.