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How to get from Swarthmore to Tinicum by bus and light rail?

By bus and light rail

To get from Swarthmore to Tinicum in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 109 bus from Chester Rd & Baltimore Pk station to Baltimore Pk & Glenwood Av station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 102 light rail and finally take the 115 bus from Chester Pk & Brainerd Blvd - Fs station to International Plaza station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

73min$3.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 109
109
Light Rail - 102
102
Bus - 115
115
Walk to Tinicum
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
    Baltimore Pk & Glenwood Av
    ID 14844
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Baltimore Av
    ID 1959
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - 102102
    Wait for light rail
    102
    Sharon Hill
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Sharon Hill
    ID 20431
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chester Pk & Brainerd Blvd - Fs
    ID 1962
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 115115
    Wait for bus
    115
    Airport
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    International Plaza
    ID 618
    26 min
  • 10
    Walk to Tinicum
    Walk to
    Tinicum
    40 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from Swarthmore to Tinicum 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 68 bus and finally take the 115 bus from Bartram Av & 84th St - Mbfs station to International Plaza station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 58 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

58min$3.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 109
109
Bus - 68
68
Bus - 115
115
Walk to Tinicum
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
    19 min
  • 4
    Bus - 6868
    Wait for bus
    68
    Broad-Oregon
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bartram Av & 84th St - Mbfs
    ID 990
    27 min
  • 6
    Bus - 115115
    Wait for bus
    115
    Airport
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    International Plaza
    ID 618
    7 min
  • 8
    Walk to Tinicum
    Walk to
    Tinicum
    40 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Swarthmore to Tinicum

The distance between Swarthmore, Philadelphia and Tinicum, Philadelphia is approximately 13.9 mi, which can typically be travelled in 73 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Swarthmore to Tinicum 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 Tinicum, Philadelphia

Tinicum is located at Tinicum, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is International Plaza.

Train stations close to Tinicum:

  • Eastwick
  • Airport Terminal A
  • Folcroft

Bus stations close to Tinicum:

  • International Plaza
  • Scott Way & Tinicum Island Rd
  • Tinicum Island Rd & Scott Way

By bus

To get from Swarthmore to Tinicum 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 68 bus and finally take the 115 bus from Bartram Av & 84th St - Mbfs station to International Plaza station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 58 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

58min$3.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 109
109
Bus - 68
68
Bus - 115
115
Walk to Tinicum
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
    19 min
  • 4
    Bus - 6868
    Wait for bus
    68
    Broad-Oregon
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bartram Av & 84th St - Mbfs
    ID 990
    27 min
  • 6
    Bus - 115115
    Wait for bus
    115
    Airport
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    International Plaza
    ID 618
    7 min
  • 8
    Walk to Tinicum
    Walk to
    Tinicum
    40 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 73 minutes, using Bus line 109, Bus line 102, Bus line 115.

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

    The alternative route takes 58 minutes, using Bus line 109, Bus line 68, Bus line 115.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 13 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Swarthmore to Tinicum 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 light rail line till Tinicum station near Tinicum in Philadelphia

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

    The total travel time between Swarthmore and Tinicum in Philadelphia by bus and light rail is about 1 hr 13 min.

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

    Get off the bus at the Tinicum stop, which is closest to Tinicum in Philadelphia.

  • How much is the total bus and light rail fare from Swarthmore to Tinicum?

    The ride from Swarthmore to Tinicum costs $3.00.

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