How to get from Glenolden to Swarthmore by bus?

By bus

To get from Glenolden to Swarthmore in Philadelphia, take the 113 bus from Macdade Blvd & Gardner Av station to Chester Transportation Center station. Next, take the 109 bus from Chester Transportation Center station to Chester Rd & Baltimore Pk station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 50 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

50min$2.00
Bus - 113
113
Bus - 109
109
Walk to Swarthmore
Leaves from Macdade Blvd & Gardner Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Glenolden
  • 2
    Bus - 113113
    Wait for bus
    113
    Ridge-Market
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chester Transportation Center
    ID 31036
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chester Transportation Center
    ID 31036
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 109109
    Wait for bus
    109
    69th Street Transportation Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chester Rd & Baltimore Pk
    ID 30414
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to Swarthmore
    Walk to
    Swarthmore
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 113

Take one direct bus from Glenolden to Swarthmore in Philadelphia: take the 113 bus from Macdade Blvd & Gardner Av station to Macdade Blvd & Springfield Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 51 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

51min$2.00
Bus - 113
113
Walk to Swarthmore
Leaves from Macdade Blvd & Gardner Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Glenolden
  • 2
    Bus - 113113
    Wait for bus
    113
    Ridge-Market
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Macdade Blvd & Springfield Av
    ID 20170
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to Swarthmore
    Walk to
    Swarthmore
    2.25 mi • 46 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Glenolden to Swarthmore

The distance between Glenolden, Philadelphia and Swarthmore, Philadelphia is approximately 11.54 mi, which can typically be travelled in 50 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Glenolden to Swarthmore by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Philadelphia – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Glenolden

Glenolden is located at Glenolden, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Ashland Av & Academy Av.

Train stations close to Glenolden:

  • Glenolden
  • Folcroft

Bus stations close to Glenolden:

  • Ashland Av & Academy Av
  • Ashland Av & Garfield Av
  • Ashland Av & Macdade Blvd

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

Alternative route by bus via 113

Take one direct bus from Glenolden to Swarthmore in Philadelphia: take the 113 bus from Macdade Blvd & Gardner Av station to Macdade Blvd & Springfield Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 51 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

51min$2.00
Bus - 113
113
Walk to Swarthmore
Leaves from Macdade Blvd & Gardner Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Glenolden
  • 2
    Bus - 113113
    Wait for bus
    113
    Ridge-Market
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Macdade Blvd & Springfield Av
    ID 20170
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to Swarthmore
    Walk to
    Swarthmore
    2.25 mi • 46 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 50 minutes, using Bus line 113, Bus line 109.

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

    The alternative route takes 51 minutes, using Bus line 113.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 50 min.

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

    The 113 bus line goes from Ridge-Market station near Glenolden to Chester Transportation Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Chester Transportation Center station near Swarthmore in Philadelphia

  • How long does it take to travel from Glenolden to Swarthmore in Philadelphia by bus?

    The total travel time between Glenolden and Swarthmore in Philadelphia by bus is about 50 min.

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

    Get on the 113 bus from the Ridge-Market stop near Glenolden in Philadelphia.

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

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Glenolden to Swarthmore?

    The ride from Glenolden to Swarthmore costs $2.00.

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