How to get from Princeton Junction to Swarthmore by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Princeton Junction to Swarthmore in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train from Princeton Junction 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 48 min.

108min
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Train - MED
MED
Bus - 109
109
Walk to Swarthmore
Leaves from Princeton Junction

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Princeton Junction
  • 2
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Washington
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    39 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 bus, subway and train

To get from Princeton Junction to Swarthmore in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line: take the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train from Princeton Junction station to 30th Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MFL subway and finally take the 109 bus from 69th Street Transportation Center station to Baltimore Pk & Chester Rd - FS station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 48 min.

108min
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Subway - MFL
Subway - MFL
Bus - 109
109
Walk to Swarthmore
Leaves from Princeton Junction

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Princeton Junction
  • 2
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Washington
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    30th St Station
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Subway - MFL
    Wait for subway
    MFL
    69th Street Transportation Center - All Stops
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    69th Street Transportation Center
    ID 31034
    13 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
    23 min
  • 9
    Walk to Swarthmore
    Walk to
    Swarthmore
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Princeton Junction to Swarthmore

The distance between Princeton Junction, Philadelphia and Swarthmore, Philadelphia is approximately 51.67 mi, which can typically be travelled in 108 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Princeton Junction 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 Princeton Junction

Princeton Junction is located at Princeton Junction, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Vaughn Dr at Alexander Rd.

Train stations close to Princeton Junction:

  • Princeton Junction
  • Princeton

Bus stations close to Princeton Junction:

  • Vaughn Dr at Alexander Rd
  • Arrive Princeton Junction#
  • Lv Princeton Junction

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, subway and train

To get from Princeton Junction to Swarthmore in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line: take the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train from Princeton Junction station to 30th Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MFL subway and finally take the 109 bus from 69th Street Transportation Center station to Baltimore Pk & Chester Rd - FS station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 48 min.

108min
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Subway - MFL
Subway - MFL
Bus - 109
109
Walk to Swarthmore
Leaves from Princeton Junction

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Princeton Junction
  • 2
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Washington
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    30th St Station
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Subway - MFL
    Wait for subway
    MFL
    69th Street Transportation Center - All Stops
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    69th Street Transportation Center
    ID 31034
    13 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
    23 min
  • 9
    Walk to Swarthmore
    Walk to
    Swarthmore
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Princeton Junction to Swarthmore?

    The fastest way takes 108 minutes, using Bus line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Bus line MED, Bus line 109.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Princeton Junction to Swarthmore?

    The alternative route takes 108 minutes, using Bus line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Bus line MFL, Bus line 109.

  • Is there a direct train between Princeton Junction 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 48 min.

  • Which train line goes from Princeton Junction to Swarthmore in Philadelphia?

    The NORTHEAST REGIONAL train line goes from Washington station near Princeton Junction 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 Princeton Junction to Swarthmore in Philadelphia by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Princeton Junction and Swarthmore in Philadelphia by train and bus is about 1 hr 48 min.

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

    Get on the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train from the Washington station near Princeton Junction in Philadelphia.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Princeton Junction and Swarthmore in Philadelphia?

    Get off the train at the Swarthmore stop, which is closest to Swarthmore in Philadelphia.

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