How to get from Swarthmore to Glenside by bus, subway and train?

By bus, subway and train

To get from Swarthmore to Glenside in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one bus line, one subway line and one train line: take the 109 bus from Chester Rd & Baltimore Pk station to 69th Street Transportation Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MFL subway and finally take the WAR train from Jefferson Station station to Glenside station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 39 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

99min$11.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 109
109
Subway - MFL
Subway - MFL
Train - WAR
WAR
Walk to Glenside
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
    69th Street Transportation Center
    ID 31034
    20 min
  • 4
    Subway - MFL
    Wait for subway
    MFL
    Frankford Transportation Center - All Stops
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    11th St Station
    17 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Jefferson Station
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - WARWAR
    Wait for train
    WAR
    #404 - Glenside
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glenside
    26 min
  • 9
    Walk to Glenside
    Walk to
    Glenside
    90 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Swarthmore to Glenside in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 109 bus from Chester Rd & Baltimore Pk station to 69th Street Transportation Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MFO bus and finally take the WAR train from Jefferson Station station to Glenside station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

185min$11.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 109
109
Bus - MFO
MFO
Train - WAR
WAR
Walk to Glenside
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
    69th Street Transportation Center
    ID 31034
    18 min
  • 4
    Bus - MFOMFO
    Wait for bus
    MFO
    Frankford Transportation Center
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Market St & 11th St - Mbns
    ID 10259
    28 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Jefferson Station
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 7
    Train - WARWAR
    Wait for train
    WAR
    #404 - Glenside
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glenside
    26 min
  • 9
    Walk to Glenside
    Walk to
    Glenside
    90 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Swarthmore to Glenside

The distance between Swarthmore, Philadelphia and Glenside, Philadelphia is approximately 23.94 mi, which can typically be travelled in 99 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Swarthmore to Glenside by bus, subway 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 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 Glenside, Philadelphia

Glenside is located at Glenside, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Easton Rd & Glenside Av.

Train stations close to Glenside:

  • Glenside
  • Ardsley
  • Jenkintown Wyncote

Bus stations close to Glenside:

  • Easton Rd & Glenside Av
  • Glenside Av & Easton Rd
  • Easton Rd & Wesley Av

Related Routes

By bus and train

To get from Swarthmore to Glenside in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 109 bus from Chester Rd & Baltimore Pk station to 69th Street Transportation Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MFO bus and finally take the WAR train from Jefferson Station station to Glenside station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

185min$11.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 109
109
Bus - MFO
MFO
Train - WAR
WAR
Walk to Glenside
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
    69th Street Transportation Center
    ID 31034
    18 min
  • 4
    Bus - MFOMFO
    Wait for bus
    MFO
    Frankford Transportation Center
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Market St & 11th St - Mbns
    ID 10259
    28 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Jefferson Station
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 7
    Train - WARWAR
    Wait for train
    WAR
    #404 - Glenside
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glenside
    26 min
  • 9
    Walk to Glenside
    Walk to
    Glenside
    90 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 99 minutes, using Bus line 109, Bus line MFL, Bus line WAR.

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

    The alternative route takes 185 minutes, using Bus line 109, Bus line MFO, Bus line WAR.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one subway line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 39 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Swarthmore to Glenside 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 subway line and one train line till Glenside station near Glenside in Philadelphia

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

    The total travel time between Swarthmore and Glenside in Philadelphia by bus, subway and train is about 1 hr 39 min.

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

    Get off the bus at the Glenside station, which is closest to Glenside in Philadelphia.

  • How much is the total bus, subway and train fare from Swarthmore to Glenside?

    The ride from Swarthmore to Glenside costs $11.25.

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