How to get from Swarthmore to Plainsboro Center by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Swarthmore to Plainsboro Center in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MED train from Swarthmore station to 30th Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train and finally take the 600 bus from Princeton Junction on Vaughn Drive station to Schalks Crossing Rd at Market St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 16 min.

196min
Walk to train stationTrain - MED
MED
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Bus - 600
600
Walk to Plainsboro Center
Leaves from Swarthmore

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Swarthmore
    0.89 mi • 19 min
  • 2
    Train - MEDMED
    Wait for train
    MED
    #3860 - Center City Philadelphia
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    24 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    New York
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Princeton Junction
    36 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Princeton Junction on Vaughn Drive
    ID 22931
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 600600
    Wait for bus
    600
    Plainsboro Via Mktfair Plainsboro Scotts Cnr
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Schalks Crossing Rd at Market St
    ID 32079
    14 min
  • 9
    Walk to Plainsboro Center
    Walk to
    Plainsboro Center
    310 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via MED, KEYSTONE SERVICE and 600

To get from Swarthmore to Plainsboro Center in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MED train from Swarthmore station to 30th Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the KEYSTONE SERVICE train and finally take the 600 bus from Wallenberg Ave Across From Terminal station to Schalks Crossing Rd at Market St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 16 min.

196min
Walk to train stationTrain - MED
MED
Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
Bus - 600
600
Walk to Plainsboro Center
Leaves from Swarthmore

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Swarthmore
    0.89 mi • 19 min
  • 2
    Train - MEDMED
    Wait for train
    MED
    #3860 - Center City Philadelphia
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    24 min
  • 4
    Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
    Wait for train
    KEYSTONE SERVICE
    New York
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Trenton
    26 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wallenberg Ave Across From Terminal
    ID 22736
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 600600
    Wait for bus
    600
    Plainsboro Via Mktfair Plainsboro Scotts Cnr
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Schalks Crossing Rd at Market St
    ID 32079
    54 min
  • 9
    Walk to Plainsboro Center
    Walk to
    Plainsboro Center
    310 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Swarthmore to Plainsboro Center

The distance between Swarthmore, Philadelphia and Plainsboro Center, Philadelphia is approximately 59.51 mi, which can typically be travelled in 196 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Swarthmore to Plainsboro Center by bus 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 Plainsboro Center, Philadelphia

Plainsboro Center is located at Plainsboro Center, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Scudders Mill Rd at Schalks Crossing Rd.

Train stations close to Plainsboro Center:

  • Princeton Junction

Bus stations close to Plainsboro Center:

  • Scudders Mill Rd at Schalks Crossing Rd
  • Scudders Mill Rd 150' E Of Schalks Crossing Rd
  • Schalks Crossing Rd at Market St

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via MED, KEYSTONE SERVICE and 600

To get from Swarthmore to Plainsboro Center in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MED train from Swarthmore station to 30th Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the KEYSTONE SERVICE train and finally take the 600 bus from Wallenberg Ave Across From Terminal station to Schalks Crossing Rd at Market St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 16 min.

196min
Walk to train stationTrain - MED
MED
Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
Bus - 600
600
Walk to Plainsboro Center
Leaves from Swarthmore

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Swarthmore
    0.89 mi • 19 min
  • 2
    Train - MEDMED
    Wait for train
    MED
    #3860 - Center City Philadelphia
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    24 min
  • 4
    Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
    Wait for train
    KEYSTONE SERVICE
    New York
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Trenton
    26 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wallenberg Ave Across From Terminal
    ID 22736
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 600600
    Wait for bus
    600
    Plainsboro Via Mktfair Plainsboro Scotts Cnr
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Schalks Crossing Rd at Market St
    ID 32079
    54 min
  • 9
    Walk to Plainsboro Center
    Walk to
    Plainsboro Center
    310 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Swarthmore to Plainsboro Center?

    The fastest way takes 196 minutes, using Bus line MED, Bus line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Bus line 600.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Swarthmore to Plainsboro Center?

    The alternative route takes 196 minutes, using Bus line MED, Bus line KEYSTONE SERVICE, Bus line 600.

  • Is there a direct train between Swarthmore and Plainsboro Center in Philadelphia?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 16 min.

  • Which train line goes from Swarthmore to Plainsboro Center in Philadelphia?

    The MED train line goes from Swarthmore station near Swarthmore to #3860 - Center City Philadelphia station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Plainsboro Center station near Plainsboro Center in Philadelphia

  • How long does it take to travel from Swarthmore to Plainsboro Center in Philadelphia by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Swarthmore and Plainsboro Center in Philadelphia by train and bus is about 3 hr 16 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Swarthmore to get to Plainsboro Center in Philadelphia?

    Get on the MED train from the Swarthmore station near Swarthmore in Philadelphia.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Swarthmore and Plainsboro Center in Philadelphia?

    Get off the train at the Plainsboro Center stop, which is closest to Plainsboro Center in Philadelphia.

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