How to get from Swarthmore to Charlestown by bus, light rail and subway?

From Swarthmore to Charlestown by bus, light rail and subway

To get from Swarthmore to Charlestown in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one light rail line, one subway line and one bus line: take the 101 light rail from Springfield Mall station to 69th Street Transportation Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MFL subway and finally take the FLIXBUS 2602 bus from Philadelphia station to Malvern station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 50 min.

170min
Walk to light rail stationLight Rail - 101
101
Subway - MFL
Subway - MFL
Bus - FLIXBUS 2602FLIXBUS 2602
Walk to Charlestown
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
    23 min
  • 4
    Subway - MFL
    Wait for subway
    MFL
    Frankford Transportation Center - All Stops
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Spring Garden Station
    22 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Philadelphia
    ID 6MK
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - FLIXBUS 2602FLIXBUS 2602
    Wait for bus
    FLIXBUS 2602
    Malvern
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Malvern
    ID 6MV
    35 min
  • 9
    Walk to Charlestown
    Walk to
    Charlestown
    2.42 mi • 50 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Swarthmore to Charlestown

The distance between Swarthmore, Philadelphia and Charlestown, Philadelphia is approximately 37.22 mi, which can typically be travelled in 170 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Swarthmore to Charlestown by bus, light rail 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 Charlestown, Philadelphia

Charlestown is located at Charlestown, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is General Warren Blvd & Otis - FS.

Train stations close to Charlestown:

  • Malvern

Bus stations close to Charlestown:

  • General Warren Blvd & Otis - FS
  • General Warren Blvd & Morehall Rd
  • Morehall Rd & Atwater Dr - FS

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 170 minutes, using Bus line 101, Bus line MFL, Bus line FLIXBUS 2602.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line, one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 50 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Swarthmore to Charlestown 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 one subway line and one bus line till 69th Street Transportation Center station near Charlestown in Philadelphia

  • How long does it take to travel from Swarthmore to Charlestown in Philadelphia by light rail, subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Swarthmore and Charlestown in Philadelphia by light rail, subway and bus is about 2 hr 50 min.

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

    Get off the light rail at the 69th Street Transportation Center stop, which is closest to Charlestown in Philadelphia.

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