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How to get from Chadds Ford to Swarthmore by bus and light rail?

By bus and light rail

To get from Chadds Ford to Swarthmore in Philadelphia, take the 111 bus from Christy Dr & Wilmington Pk - FS station to State Rd & Anderson Av station. Next, take the 101 light rail from Anderson Av station to Springfield Mall station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 17 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

77min$2.00
Bus - 111
111
Light Rail - 101
101
Walk to Swarthmore
Leaves from Christy Dr & Wilmington Pk - FS

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Chadds Ford
  • 2
    Bus - 111111
    Wait for bus
    111
    69th Street Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    State Rd & Anderson Av
    ID 15115
    41 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Anderson Av
    ID 18603
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - 101101
    Wait for light rail
    101
    Media
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Springfield Mall
    ID 1944
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to Swarthmore
    Walk to
    Swarthmore
    0.52 mi • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Chadds Ford to Swarthmore in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 111 bus from Christy Dr & Wilmington Pk - FS station to Wawa Railroad Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MED train and finally take the 109 bus from Chester Rd & Rutgers Av station to Baltimore Pk & Chester Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 30 min. The ride fare is $5.75.

90min$5.75
Bus - 111
111
Train - MED
MED
Bus - 109
109
Leaves from Christy Dr & Wilmington Pk - FS

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Chadds Ford
  • 2
    Bus - 111111
    Wait for bus
    111
    69th Street Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wawa Railroad Station
    ID 32632
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wawa
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MEDMED
    Wait for train
    MED
    #3860 - Center City Philadelphia
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Swarthmore
    16 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chester Rd & Rutgers Av
    ID 14840
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 109109
    Wait for bus
    109
    69th Street Transportation Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Baltimore Pk & Chester Rd
    Ride to bus station
    Baltimore Pk & Chester Rd
    ID 19210
    5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Chadds Ford to Swarthmore

The distance between Chadds Ford, Philadelphia and Swarthmore, Philadelphia is approximately 21.19 mi, which can typically be travelled in 77 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chadds Ford to Swarthmore 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 Chadds Ford

Chadds Ford is located at Chadds Ford, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Dickinson Dr & Baltimore Pk.

Bus stations close to Chadds Ford:

  • Dickinson Dr & Baltimore Pk
  • Wilmington Pk & State Farm Dr
  • Wilmington Pk & Brandywine Dr - FS

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

By bus and train

To get from Chadds Ford to Swarthmore in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 111 bus from Christy Dr & Wilmington Pk - FS station to Wawa Railroad Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MED train and finally take the 109 bus from Chester Rd & Rutgers Av station to Baltimore Pk & Chester Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 30 min. The ride fare is $5.75.

90min$5.75
Bus - 111
111
Train - MED
MED
Bus - 109
109
Leaves from Christy Dr & Wilmington Pk - FS

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Chadds Ford
  • 2
    Bus - 111111
    Wait for bus
    111
    69th Street Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wawa Railroad Station
    ID 32632
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wawa
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MEDMED
    Wait for train
    MED
    #3860 - Center City Philadelphia
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Swarthmore
    16 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chester Rd & Rutgers Av
    ID 14840
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 109109
    Wait for bus
    109
    69th Street Transportation Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Baltimore Pk & Chester Rd
    Ride to bus station
    Baltimore Pk & Chester Rd
    ID 19210
    5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Chadds Ford to Swarthmore?

    The fastest way takes 77 minutes, using Bus line 111, Bus line 101.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Chadds Ford to Swarthmore?

    The alternative route takes 90 minutes, using Bus line 111, Bus line MED, Bus line 109.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 17 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Chadds Ford to Swarthmore in Philadelphia?

    The 111 bus line goes from 69th Street Transportation Center station near Chadds Ford to State Rd & Anderson Av station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line till State Rd & Anderson Av station near Swarthmore in Philadelphia

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

    The total travel time between Chadds Ford and Swarthmore in Philadelphia by bus and light rail is about 1 hr 17 min.

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

    Get on the 111 bus from the 69th Street Transportation Center stop near Chadds Ford in Philadelphia.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Chadds Ford and Swarthmore in Philadelphia?

    Get off the bus at the State Rd & Anderson Av station, which is closest to Swarthmore in Philadelphia.

  • How much is the bus fare from Chadds Ford to Swarthmore?

    The ride from Chadds Ford to Swarthmore costs $2.00.

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