How to get from New Brunswick to Swarthmore by train?

By train

To get from New Brunswick to Swarthmore in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the NC train from New Brunswick station to Princeton Junction station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the KEYSTONE SERVICE train and finally take the MED train from 30th Street station to Swarthmore station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 28 min.

148min
Train - NC
Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
Train - MED
MED
Walk to Swarthmore
Leaves from New Brunswick

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    New Brunswick
  • 2
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    Trenton Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Princeton Junction
    15 min
  • 4
    Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
    Wait for train
    KEYSTONE SERVICE
    Harrisburg
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    33 min
  • 6
    Train - MEDMED
    Wait for train
    MED
    #8377 - Wawa
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Swarthmore
    23 min
  • 8
    Walk to Swarthmore
    Walk to
    Swarthmore
    0.89 mi • 19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by train via NC, NORTHEAST REGIONAL and MED

To get from New Brunswick to Swarthmore in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the NC train from New Brunswick station to Princeton Junction station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train and finally take the MED train from 30th Street station to Swarthmore station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 28 min.

148min
Train - NC
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Train - MED
MED
Walk to Swarthmore
Leaves from New Brunswick

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    New Brunswick
  • 2
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    Trenton Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Princeton Junction
    15 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Washington
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    40 min
  • 6
    Train - MEDMED
    Wait for train
    MED
    #8377 - Wawa
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Swarthmore
    23 min
  • 8
    Walk to Swarthmore
    Walk to
    Swarthmore
    0.89 mi • 19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from New Brunswick to Swarthmore

The distance between New Brunswick, Philadelphia and Swarthmore, Philadelphia is approximately 68.97 mi, which can typically be travelled in 148 min. Moovit will show you the directions from New Brunswick to Swarthmore by 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, Philadelphia

Swarthmore is located at Swarthmore, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Baltimore Pk & Chester Rd.

Bus stations close to Swarthmore:

  • Baltimore Pk & Chester Rd
  • Chester Rd & Baltimore Pk - Fs
  • Baltimore Pk & Chester Rd - FS

Related Routes

Alternative route by train via NC, NORTHEAST REGIONAL and MED

To get from New Brunswick to Swarthmore in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the NC train from New Brunswick station to Princeton Junction station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train and finally take the MED train from 30th Street station to Swarthmore station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 28 min.

148min
Train - NC
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Train - MED
MED
Walk to Swarthmore
Leaves from New Brunswick

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    New Brunswick
  • 2
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    Trenton Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Princeton Junction
    15 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Washington
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    40 min
  • 6
    Train - MEDMED
    Wait for train
    MED
    #8377 - Wawa
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Swarthmore
    23 min
  • 8
    Walk to Swarthmore
    Walk to
    Swarthmore
    0.89 mi • 19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from New Brunswick to Swarthmore?

    The fastest way takes 148 minutes, using Bus line NC, Bus line KEYSTONE SERVICE, Bus line MED.

  • What is the alternative route to get from New Brunswick to Swarthmore?

    The alternative route takes 148 minutes, using Bus line NC, Bus line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Bus line MED.

  • Is there a direct train between New Brunswick and Swarthmore in Philadelphia?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 28 min.

  • Which train line goes from New Brunswick to Swarthmore in Philadelphia?

    The NC train line goes from Trenton Transit Center station near New Brunswick to Princeton Junction station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Swarthmore station near Swarthmore in Philadelphia

  • How long does it take to travel from New Brunswick to Swarthmore in Philadelphia by train?

    The total travel time between New Brunswick and Swarthmore in Philadelphia by train is about 2 hr 28 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near New Brunswick to get to Swarthmore in Philadelphia?

    Get on the NC train from the Trenton Transit Center station near New Brunswick in Philadelphia.

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

    Get off the train at the Swarthmore station, which is closest to Swarthmore in Philadelphia.

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