How to get from Swarthmore to Spring City by bus and light rail?

By bus and light rail

To get from Swarthmore to Spring City in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines: take the 101 light rail from Springfield Mall station to 69th Street Transportation Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 123 bus and finally take the 139 bus from Plaza at King Of Prussia station to Main St & Yost St - Mbfs station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 45 min. The ride fare is $4.00.

285min$4.00
Walk to light rail stationLight Rail - 101
101
Bus - 123
123
Bus - 139
139
Walk to Spring City
Leaves from Springfield Mall

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Springfield Mall
    ID 1951
    0.53 mi • 11 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 101101
    Wait for light rail
    101
    69th Street Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    69th Street Transportation Center
    ID 31034
    21 min
  • 4
    Bus - 123123
    Wait for bus
    123
    King Of Prussia
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Plaza at King Of Prussia
    ID 1827
    30 min
  • 6
    Bus - 139139
    Wait for bus
    139
    Limerick
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Main St & Yost St - Mbfs
    ID 28900
    38 min
  • 8
    Walk to Spring City
    Walk to
    Spring City
    90 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Swarthmore to Spring City

The distance between Swarthmore, Philadelphia and Spring City, Philadelphia is approximately 40.02 mi, which can typically be travelled in 285 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Swarthmore to Spring City 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 Spring City, Philadelphia

Spring City is located at Spring City, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Bridge St & Main St.

Bus stations close to Spring City:

  • Bridge St & Main St
  • Main St & Yost St - Mbfs
  • Bridge St & Main St - Mbfs

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Swarthmore to Spring City?

    The fastest way takes 285 minutes, using Bus line 101, Bus line 123, Bus line 139.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Swarthmore and Spring City in Philadelphia?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 45 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Swarthmore to Spring City in Philadelphia?

    The 101 light rail line goes from Springfield Mall station near Swarthmore to 69th Street Transportation Center station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Spring City station near Spring City in Philadelphia

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

    The total travel time between Swarthmore and Spring City in Philadelphia by light rail and bus is about 4 hr 45 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Swarthmore to get to Spring City in Philadelphia?

    Get on the 101 light rail from the Springfield Mall station near Swarthmore in Philadelphia.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Swarthmore and Spring City in Philadelphia?

    Get off the light rail at the Spring City stop, which is closest to Spring City in Philadelphia.

  • How much is the light rail fare from Swarthmore to Spring City?

    The ride from Swarthmore to Spring City costs $4.00.

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