How to get from Swarthmore to Philadelphia, PA by bus and metro?

From Swarthmore to Philadelphia, PA by bus and metro

To get from Swarthmore to Philadelphia, PA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the 109 bus from Baltimore Pk & Chester Rd station to 69th Street Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the L1 metro and finally take the 27 bus from 15th St & Market St station to Broad St & Lombard St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 2 min. The ride fare is $3.50. The bus and metro schedule from Swarthmore may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Philadelphia, PA on the Moovit app.

62min$3.50
Bus - 109
109
Metro - L1
Bus - 27
27
Walk to Philadelphia, PA
Leaves from Baltimore Pk & Chester Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Swarthmore
  • 2
    Bus - 109109
    Wait for bus
    109
    69th St Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    69th Street Transit Center
    ID 31034
    33 min
  • 4
    Metro - L1
    Wait for metro
    L1
    Frankford Transit Center
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    15th St Station
    15 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    15th St & Market St
    ID 515
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 2727
    Wait for bus
    27
    Broad-Carpenter
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broad St & Lombard St
    ID 15190
    6 min
  • 9
    Walk to Philadelphia, PA
    Walk to
    Philadelphia, PA
    80 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Swarthmore to Philadelphia, PA

The distance between Swarthmore and Philadelphia, PA is approximately 12.18 mi, which can typically be travelled in 62 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Swarthmore to Philadelphia, PA by bus and metro, so no matter how you choose to travel in Philadelphia – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Metro schedule from Swarthmore to Philadelphia, PA

To check the bus and metro schedule from Swarthmore to Philadelphia, PA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Swarthmore) and destination (Philadelphia, PA), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and metro routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and metro, 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 bus and metro schedules.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 62 minutes, using Bus line 109, Metro line L1, Bus line 27.

  • Is there a direct bus between Swarthmore and Philadelphia, PA in Philadelphia?

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

  • Which bus line goes from Swarthmore to Philadelphia, PA in Philadelphia?

    The 109 bus line goes from 69th Street Transit Center station near Swarthmore in Philadelphia to 15th St Station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one metro line till 15th St Station near Philadelphia, PA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Swarthmore to Philadelphia, PA in Philadelphia by bus and metro?

    The total travel time between Swarthmore and Philadelphia, PA by bus and metro is about 1 hr 2 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Swarthmore to get to Philadelphia, PA in Philadelphia?

    Get on the 109 bus from the 69th Street Transit Center stop near Swarthmore in Philadelphia.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Swarthmore and Philadelphia, PA in Philadelphia?

    Get off the bus at the 15th St Station, which is closest to Philadelphia, PA.

  • When is the first train from Swarthmore to Philadelphia, PA in Philadelphia?

    The first train from Swarthmore to Philadelphia, PA in Philadelphia is Media/Wawa Line. It leaves the Swarthmore station at 12:39 AM.

  • How much is the total bus and metro fare from Swarthmore to Philadelphia, PA?

    The ride from Swarthmore to Philadelphia, PA costs $3.50.

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