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

By bus and subway

To get from Swarthmore to Whitpain 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 NHSL subway and finally take the 96 bus from Norristown Transportation Center station to Dekalb Pk & Tournament Dr - FS station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 25 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

145min$3.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 109
109
Subway - NHSL
Subway - NHSL
Bus - 96
96
Walk to Whitpain
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
    Subway - NHSL
    Wait for subway
    NHSL
    Norristown Transportation Center Local
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Norristown Transportation Center - Nhsl
    ID 31038
    29 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Norristown Transportation Center
    ID 1649
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 9696
    Wait for bus
    96
    Lansdale
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dekalb Pk & Tournament Dr - FS
    ID 27431
    19 min
  • 9
    Walk to Whitpain
    Walk to
    Whitpain
    0.56 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Swarthmore to Whitpain

The distance between Swarthmore, Philadelphia and Whitpain, Philadelphia is approximately 26.56 mi, which can typically be travelled in 145 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Swarthmore to Whitpain 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 Whitpain, Philadelphia

Whitpain is located at Whitpain, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Montgomery County Community College.

Train stations close to Whitpain:

  • Gwynedd Valley
  • Penllyn
  • North Wales

Bus stations close to Whitpain:

  • Montgomery County Community College
  • Morris Rd & Cathcart Rd
  • Dekalb Pk & Tournament Dr - FS

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 145 minutes, using Bus line 109, Bus line NHSL, Bus line 96.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 25 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Swarthmore to Whitpain 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 Whitpain station near Whitpain in Philadelphia

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

    The total travel time between Swarthmore and Whitpain in Philadelphia by bus and subway is about 2 hr 25 min.

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

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

  • How much is the total bus and subway fare from Swarthmore to Whitpain?

    The ride from Swarthmore to Whitpain costs $3.00.

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