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How to get from Roebling to Swarthmore by bus and subway?

By bus and subway

To get from Roebling to Swarthmore in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 409 bus from Delaware Ave at Grove St station to 6th St at Race St 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 180 min.

180min
Bus - 409
409
Subway - MFL
Subway - MFL
Bus - 109
109
Walk to Swarthmore
Leaves from Delaware Ave at Grove St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Roebling
  • 2
    Bus - 409409
    Wait for bus
    409
    Philadelphia
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    6th St at Race St
    ID 27961
    88 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    5th St Station
    640 yd • 8 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
    19 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

By bus, light rail and subway

To get from Roebling to Swarthmore in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one bus line, one subway line and one light rail line: take the 409 bus from Delaware Ave at Grove St station to 6th St at Race St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MFL subway and finally take the 101 light rail from 69th Street Transportation Center station to Springfield Mall station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 4 min.

184min
Bus - 409
409
Subway - MFL
Subway - MFL
Light Rail - 101
101
Walk to Swarthmore
Leaves from Delaware Ave at Grove St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Roebling
  • 2
    Bus - 409409
    Wait for bus
    409
    Philadelphia
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    6th St at Race St
    ID 27961
    88 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    5th St Station
    640 yd • 8 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
    19 min
  • 7
    Light Rail - 101101
    Wait for light rail
    101
    Media
  • 8
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Springfield Mall
    ID 1944
    21 min
  • 9
    Walk to Swarthmore
    Walk to
    Swarthmore
    0.52 mi • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Roebling to Swarthmore

The distance between Roebling, Philadelphia and Swarthmore, Philadelphia is approximately 45.69 mi, which can typically be travelled in 180 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Roebling to Swarthmore by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Philadelphia – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Roebling

Roebling is located at Roebling, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Front St at Cedar St.

Bus stations close to Roebling:

  • Front St at Cedar St
  • Hornberger Ave at Parish Lane
  • Hornberger Ave 110'W Of Parish Lane

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

By bus, light rail and subway

To get from Roebling to Swarthmore in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one bus line, one subway line and one light rail line: take the 409 bus from Delaware Ave at Grove St station to 6th St at Race St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MFL subway and finally take the 101 light rail from 69th Street Transportation Center station to Springfield Mall station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 4 min.

184min
Bus - 409
409
Subway - MFL
Subway - MFL
Light Rail - 101
101
Walk to Swarthmore
Leaves from Delaware Ave at Grove St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Roebling
  • 2
    Bus - 409409
    Wait for bus
    409
    Philadelphia
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    6th St at Race St
    ID 27961
    88 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    5th St Station
    640 yd • 8 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
    19 min
  • 7
    Light Rail - 101101
    Wait for light rail
    101
    Media
  • 8
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Springfield Mall
    ID 1944
    21 min
  • 9
    Walk to Swarthmore
    Walk to
    Swarthmore
    0.52 mi • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Roebling to Swarthmore?

    The fastest way takes 180 minutes, using Bus line 409, Bus line MFL, Bus line 109.

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

    The alternative route takes 184 minutes, using Bus line 409, Bus line MFL, Bus line 101.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 180 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Roebling to Swarthmore in Philadelphia?

    The 409 bus line goes from Philadelphia station near Roebling to 6th St at Race St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till Swarthmore station near Swarthmore in Philadelphia

  • How long does it take to travel from Roebling to Swarthmore in Philadelphia by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between Roebling and Swarthmore in Philadelphia by bus and subway is about 180 min.

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

    Get on the 409 bus from the Philadelphia stop near Roebling in Philadelphia.

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

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

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