How to get from Elizabeth to Swarthmore by train?

From Elizabeth to Swarthmore by train

To get from Elizabeth to Swarthmore in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the NC train from Elizabeth station to Trenton 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 55 min.

175min
Train - NC
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Train - MED
MED
Walk to Swarthmore
Leaves from Elizabeth

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Elizabeth
  • 2
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    Trenton Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Trenton
    62 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Trenton
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Washington
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    29 min
  • 7
    Train - MEDMED
    Wait for train
    MED
    #2311 - Wawa
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Swarthmore
    26 min
  • 9
    Walk to Swarthmore
    Walk to
    Swarthmore
    0.89 mi • 19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Elizabeth to Swarthmore by train via NC, KEYSTONE SERVICE and MED

To get from Elizabeth to Swarthmore in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the NC train from Elizabeth station to Trenton 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 55 min.

175min
Train - NC
Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
Train - MED
MED
Walk to Swarthmore
Leaves from Elizabeth

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Elizabeth
  • 2
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    Trenton Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Trenton
    62 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Trenton
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
    Wait for train
    KEYSTONE SERVICE
    Lancaster
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    29 min
  • 7
    Train - MEDMED
    Wait for train
    MED
    #2311 - Wawa
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Swarthmore
    26 min
  • 9
    Walk to Swarthmore
    Walk to
    Swarthmore
    0.89 mi • 19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Elizabeth to Swarthmore

The distance between Elizabeth, Philadelphia and Swarthmore, Philadelphia is approximately 86.28 mi, which can typically be travelled in 175 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Elizabeth 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 Springfield Mall.

Bus stations close to Swarthmore:

  • Springfield Mall
  • Baltimore Pk & Springfield Square
  • Baltimore Pk & Riverview Rd - Mbns

Related Routes

Alternative route from Elizabeth to Swarthmore by train via NC, KEYSTONE SERVICE and MED

To get from Elizabeth to Swarthmore in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the NC train from Elizabeth station to Trenton 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 55 min.

175min
Train - NC
Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
Train - MED
MED
Walk to Swarthmore
Leaves from Elizabeth

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Elizabeth
  • 2
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    Trenton Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Trenton
    62 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Trenton
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
    Wait for train
    KEYSTONE SERVICE
    Lancaster
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    29 min
  • 7
    Train - MEDMED
    Wait for train
    MED
    #2311 - Wawa
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Swarthmore
    26 min
  • 9
    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 Elizabeth to Swarthmore?

    The fastest way takes 175 minutes, using Bus line NC, Bus line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Bus line MED.

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

    The alternative route takes 175 minutes, using Bus line NC, Bus line KEYSTONE SERVICE, Bus line MED.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 55 min.

  • Which train line goes from Elizabeth to Swarthmore in Philadelphia?

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

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

    The total travel time between Elizabeth and Swarthmore in Philadelphia by train is about 2 hr 55 min.

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

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

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

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