How to get from Swarthmore to Colwyn by bus and light rail?

By bus and light rail

To get from Swarthmore to Colwyn in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 109 bus from Chester Rd & Baltimore Pk station to Baltimore Av & Lansdowne Av - Fs station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 113 bus and finally take the 11 light rail from Darby Transportation Center station to Main St & 2nd St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 1 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

61min$3.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 109
109
Bus - 113
113
Light Rail - 11
11
Leaves from Chester Rd & Baltimore Pk

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chester Rd & Baltimore Pk
    ID 30414
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 109109
    Wait for bus
    109
    69th Street Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Baltimore Av & Lansdowne Av - Fs
    ID 14845
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lansdowne Av & Baltimore Av - Fs
    ID 2044
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 113113
    Wait for bus
    113
    Ridge-Market
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Septa Private Way & Macdade Blvd
    ID 31874
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Darby Transportation Center
    ID 31035
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Light Rail - 1111
    Wait for light rail
    11
    13th-Market
  • 9
    Ride to light rail station Main St & 2nd St
    Ride to light rail station
    Main St & 2nd St
    ID 20702
    4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from Swarthmore to Colwyn in Philadelphia, take the 109 bus from Chester Rd & Baltimore Pk station to Baltimore Av & Lansdowne Av - Fs station. Next, take the 113 bus from Lansdowne Av & Baltimore Av - Fs station to Septa Private Way & Macdade Blvd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 49 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

49min$2.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 109
109
Bus - 113
113
Walk to Colwyn
Leaves from Chester Rd & Baltimore Pk

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chester Rd & Baltimore Pk
    ID 30414
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 109109
    Wait for bus
    109
    69th Street Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Baltimore Av & Lansdowne Av - Fs
    ID 14845
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lansdowne Av & Baltimore Av - Fs
    ID 2044
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 113113
    Wait for bus
    113
    Ridge-Market
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Septa Private Way & Macdade Blvd
    ID 31874
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to Colwyn
    Walk to
    Colwyn
    0.76 mi • 16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Swarthmore to Colwyn

The distance between Swarthmore, Philadelphia and Colwyn, Philadelphia is approximately 6.58 mi, which can typically be travelled in 61 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Swarthmore to Colwyn by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Philadelphia – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Swarthmore

Swarthmore is located at Swarthmore, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Baltimore Pk & Chester Rd - FS.

Bus stations close to Swarthmore:

  • Baltimore Pk & Chester Rd - FS
  • Baltimore Pk & Old Sproul Shopping Ctr - Fs
  • Baltimore Pk & Sproul Rd - Mbfs

Public transit stations close to Colwyn, Philadelphia

Colwyn is located at Colwyn, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Island Av & Woodland Av.

Bus stations close to Colwyn:

  • Island Av & Woodland Av
  • Cobbs Creek Pkwy & Upland St - FS
  • Cobbs Creek Pkwy & Upland St

Related Routes

By bus

To get from Swarthmore to Colwyn in Philadelphia, take the 109 bus from Chester Rd & Baltimore Pk station to Baltimore Av & Lansdowne Av - Fs station. Next, take the 113 bus from Lansdowne Av & Baltimore Av - Fs station to Septa Private Way & Macdade Blvd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 49 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

49min$2.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 109
109
Bus - 113
113
Walk to Colwyn
Leaves from Chester Rd & Baltimore Pk

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chester Rd & Baltimore Pk
    ID 30414
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 109109
    Wait for bus
    109
    69th Street Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Baltimore Av & Lansdowne Av - Fs
    ID 14845
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lansdowne Av & Baltimore Av - Fs
    ID 2044
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 113113
    Wait for bus
    113
    Ridge-Market
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Septa Private Way & Macdade Blvd
    ID 31874
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to Colwyn
    Walk to
    Colwyn
    0.76 mi • 16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 61 minutes, using Bus line 109, Bus line 113, Bus line 11.

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

    The alternative route takes 49 minutes, using Bus line 109, Bus line 113.

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

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

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

    The 109 bus line goes from Chester Rd & Baltimore Pk station near Swarthmore to 69th Street Transportation Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line till Main St & 2nd St station near Colwyn in Philadelphia

  • How long does it take to travel from Swarthmore to Colwyn in Philadelphia by bus and light rail?

    The total travel time between Swarthmore and Colwyn in Philadelphia by bus and light rail is about 1 hr 1 min.

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

    Get on the 109 bus from the Chester Rd & Baltimore Pk stop near Swarthmore in Philadelphia.

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

    Get off the bus at the Main St & 2nd St station, which is closest to Colwyn in Philadelphia.

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

    The first train from Swarthmore to Colwyn in Philadelphia is Media/Wawa Line. It leaves the Swarthmore station at 2:28 AM.

  • How much is the total bus and light rail fare from Swarthmore to Colwyn?

    The ride from Swarthmore to Colwyn costs $3.00.

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