How to get from Falls to Swarthmore by bus and train?

From Falls to Swarthmore by bus and train

To get from Falls to Swarthmore in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 601 bus from W State St at Calhoun St station to S Clinton Ave at Barlow St 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 8 min.

128min
Walk to bus stationBus - 601
601
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Train - MED
MED
Walk to Swarthmore
Leaves from W State St at Calhoun St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    W State St at Calhoun St
    ID 22778
    1 mi • 21 min
  • 2
    Bus - 601601
    Wait for bus
    601
    Cc Hamilton Marketplace
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    S Clinton Ave at Barlow St
    ID 22649
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Trenton
    90 yd • 2 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
    #8373 - Wawa
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Swarthmore
    23 min
  • 9
    Walk to Swarthmore
    Walk to
    Swarthmore
    0.89 mi • 19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Falls to Swarthmore by bus and train via 606, NORTHEAST REGIONAL and MED

To get from Falls to Swarthmore in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 606 bus from W State St at Calhoun St station to S Clinton Ave at Barlow St 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 16 min.

136min
Walk to bus stationBus - 606
606
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Train - MED
MED
Walk to Swarthmore
Leaves from W State St at Calhoun St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    W State St at Calhoun St
    ID 22778
    1 mi • 21 min
  • 2
    Bus - 606606
    Wait for bus
    606
    Cc Hamilton Marketplace
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    S Clinton Ave at Barlow St
    ID 22649
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Trenton
    90 yd • 2 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
    #8373 - Wawa
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Swarthmore
    23 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 Falls to Swarthmore

The distance between Falls, Philadelphia and Swarthmore, Philadelphia is approximately 45.86 mi, which can typically be travelled in 128 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Falls to Swarthmore by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Philadelphia – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Falls

Falls is located at Falls, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is W Trenton Av & Pennsylvania Av.

Train stations close to Falls:

  • Trenton

Bus stations close to Falls:

  • W Trenton Av & Pennsylvania Av
  • Pennsylvania Av & Maple Av - Mbfs
  • Pennsylvania Av & Maple Av

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 from Falls to Swarthmore by bus and train via 606, NORTHEAST REGIONAL and MED

To get from Falls to Swarthmore in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 606 bus from W State St at Calhoun St station to S Clinton Ave at Barlow St 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 16 min.

136min
Walk to bus stationBus - 606
606
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Train - MED
MED
Walk to Swarthmore
Leaves from W State St at Calhoun St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    W State St at Calhoun St
    ID 22778
    1 mi • 21 min
  • 2
    Bus - 606606
    Wait for bus
    606
    Cc Hamilton Marketplace
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    S Clinton Ave at Barlow St
    ID 22649
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Trenton
    90 yd • 2 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
    #8373 - Wawa
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Swarthmore
    23 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 Falls to Swarthmore?

    The fastest way takes 128 minutes, using Bus line 601, Bus line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Bus line MED.

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

    The alternative route takes 136 minutes, using Bus line 606, Bus line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Bus line MED.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 8 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Falls to Swarthmore in Philadelphia?

    The 601 bus line goes from W State St at Calhoun St station near Falls to Cc Hamilton Marketplace station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Cc Hamilton Marketplace station near Swarthmore in Philadelphia

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

    The total travel time between Falls and Swarthmore in Philadelphia by bus and train is about 2 hr 8 min.

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

    Get on the 601 bus from the W State St at Calhoun St stop near Falls in Philadelphia.

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

    Get off the bus at the Cc Hamilton Marketplace station, which is closest to Swarthmore in Philadelphia.