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

By bus and subway

To get from Swarthmore to Salem in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway 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 401 bus from Market St at 13th St station to East Broadway at Union St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 38 min.

158min
Walk to bus stationBus - 109
109
Subway - MFL
Subway - MFL
Bus - 401
401
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
    13th St Station
    16 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Market St at 13th St
    ID 27955
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 401401
    Wait for bus
    401
    Salem
  • 8
    Ride to bus station East Broadway at Union St
    Ride to bus station
    East Broadway at Union St
    ID 28098
    93 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from Swarthmore to Salem in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: 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 401 bus from Market St at 11th St station to East Broadway at Union St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 4 min.

244min
Walk to bus stationBus - 109
109
Bus - MFO
MFO
Bus - 401
401
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 bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Market St at 11th St
    ID 27953
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 401401
    Wait for bus
    401
    Salem
  • 8
    Ride to bus station East Broadway at Union St
    Ride to bus station
    East Broadway at Union St
    ID 28098
    94 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Swarthmore to Salem

The distance between Swarthmore, Philadelphia and Salem, Philadelphia is approximately 51.51 mi, which can typically be travelled in 158 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Swarthmore to Salem 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 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 Salem, Philadelphia

Salem is located at Salem, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is East Broadway at Union St.

Bus stations close to Salem:

  • East Broadway at Union St
  • Broadway at Yorke St
  • Keasbey Ave at Roe Ave

By bus

To get from Swarthmore to Salem in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: 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 401 bus from Market St at 11th St station to East Broadway at Union St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 4 min.

244min
Walk to bus stationBus - 109
109
Bus - MFO
MFO
Bus - 401
401
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 bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Market St at 11th St
    ID 27953
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 401401
    Wait for bus
    401
    Salem
  • 8
    Ride to bus station East Broadway at Union St
    Ride to bus station
    East Broadway at Union St
    ID 28098
    94 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 158 minutes, using Bus line 109, Bus line MFL, Bus line 401.

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

    The alternative route takes 244 minutes, using Bus line 109, Bus line MFO, Bus line 401.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 38 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Swarthmore to Salem 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 subway line till East Broadway at Union St station near Salem in Philadelphia

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

    The total travel time between Swarthmore and Salem in Philadelphia by bus and subway is about 2 hr 38 min.

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

    Get off the bus at the East Broadway at Union St stop, which is closest to Salem in Philadelphia.

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