How to get from Swarthmore to Wilmington by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Swarthmore to Wilmington in Philadelphia, take the 109 bus from Baltimore Pk & Chester Rd - FS station to Chester Transportation Center station. Next, take the WIL train from Chester station to Wilmington station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 7 min. The ride fare is $5.75.

67min$5.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 109
109
Train - WIL
WIL
Leaves from Baltimore Pk & Chester Rd - FS

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Baltimore Pk & Chester Rd - FS
    ID 19177
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 109109
    Wait for bus
    109
    Chester Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chester Transportation Center
    ID 31036
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chester
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - WILWIL
    Wait for train
    WIL
    #207 - Wilmington
  • 6
    Ride to train station Wilmington
    Ride to train station
    Wilmington
    29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By train

To get from Swarthmore to Wilmington in Philadelphia, take the MED train from Swarthmore station to University City station. Next, take the WIL train from University City station to Wilmington station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 26 min. The ride fare is $9.25.

146min$9.25
Walk to train stationTrain - MED
MED
Train - WIL
WIL
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
    #3858 - Center City Philadelphia
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    University City
    21 min
  • 4
    Train - WILWIL
    Wait for train
    WIL
    #207 - Wilmington
  • 5
    Ride to train station Wilmington
    Ride to train station
    Wilmington
    51 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Swarthmore to Wilmington

The distance between Swarthmore, Philadelphia and Wilmington, Philadelphia is approximately 18.7 mi, which can typically be travelled in 67 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Swarthmore to Wilmington 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 Wilmington, Philadelphia

Wilmington is located at Wilmington, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Wilmington.

Train stations close to Wilmington:

  • Wilmington

Related Routes

By train

To get from Swarthmore to Wilmington in Philadelphia, take the MED train from Swarthmore station to University City station. Next, take the WIL train from University City station to Wilmington station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 26 min. The ride fare is $9.25.

146min$9.25
Walk to train stationTrain - MED
MED
Train - WIL
WIL
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
    #3858 - Center City Philadelphia
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    University City
    21 min
  • 4
    Train - WILWIL
    Wait for train
    WIL
    #207 - Wilmington
  • 5
    Ride to train station Wilmington
    Ride to train station
    Wilmington
    51 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 67 minutes, using Bus line 109, Bus line WIL.

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

    The alternative route takes 146 minutes, using Bus line MED, Bus line WIL.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 7 min.

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

    The 109 bus line goes from Baltimore Pk & Chester Rd - FS station near Swarthmore to Chester Transportation Center station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Wilmington station near Wilmington in Philadelphia

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

    The total travel time between Swarthmore and Wilmington in Philadelphia by bus and train is about 1 hr 7 min.

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

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

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

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Swarthmore to Wilmington?

    The ride from Swarthmore to Wilmington costs $5.75.

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