How to get from Thornbury to Swarthmore by bus?

From Thornbury to Swarthmore by bus

To get from Thornbury to Swarthmore in Philadelphia, take the 119 bus from Creek Rd & Cheyney Rd - Mbns station to Chester Transportation Center station. Next, take the 109 bus from Chester Transportation Center station to Baltimore Pk & Chester Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

65min$2.00
Bus - 119
119
Bus - 109
109
Leaves from Creek Rd & Cheyney Rd - Mbns

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Thornbury
  • 2
    Bus - 119119
    Wait for bus
    119
    Chester Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chester Transportation Center
    ID 31036
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chester Transportation Center
    ID 31036
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 109109
    Wait for bus
    109
    69th Street Transportation Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Baltimore Pk & Chester Rd
    Ride to bus station
    Baltimore Pk & Chester Rd
    ID 19210
    15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Thornbury to Swarthmore by bus and light rail

To get from Thornbury to Swarthmore in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 119 bus from Creek Rd & Cheyney Rd - Mbns station to Evergreen & Maris Grove Dr - FS station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 111 bus and finally take the 101 light rail from Anderson Av station to Springfield Mall station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 22 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

82min$3.00
Bus - 119
119
Bus - 111
111
Light Rail - 101
101
Walk to Swarthmore
Leaves from Creek Rd & Cheyney Rd - Mbns

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Thornbury
  • 2
    Bus - 119119
    Wait for bus
    119
    Chester Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Evergreen & Maris Grove Dr - FS
    ID 29820
    10 min
  • 4
    Bus - 111111
    Wait for bus
    111
    69th Street Transportation Center
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    State Rd & Anderson Av
    ID 15115
    33 min
  • 6
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Anderson Av
    ID 18603
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 7
    Light Rail - 101101
    Wait for light rail
    101
    Media
  • 8
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Springfield Mall
    ID 1944
    10 min
  • 9
    Walk to Swarthmore
    Walk to
    Swarthmore
    0.52 mi • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Thornbury to Swarthmore

The distance between Thornbury, Philadelphia and Swarthmore, Philadelphia is approximately 23.99 mi, which can typically be travelled in 65 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Thornbury to Swarthmore by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Philadelphia – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Thornbury

Thornbury is located at Thornbury, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Creek Rd & Cheyney Rd - Mbfs.

Bus stations close to Thornbury:

  • Creek Rd & Cheyney Rd - Mbfs
  • University & Alumni
  • University Dr & Alumni Dr

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

From Thornbury to Swarthmore by bus and light rail

To get from Thornbury to Swarthmore in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 119 bus from Creek Rd & Cheyney Rd - Mbns station to Evergreen & Maris Grove Dr - FS station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 111 bus and finally take the 101 light rail from Anderson Av station to Springfield Mall station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 22 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

82min$3.00
Bus - 119
119
Bus - 111
111
Light Rail - 101
101
Walk to Swarthmore
Leaves from Creek Rd & Cheyney Rd - Mbns

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Thornbury
  • 2
    Bus - 119119
    Wait for bus
    119
    Chester Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Evergreen & Maris Grove Dr - FS
    ID 29820
    10 min
  • 4
    Bus - 111111
    Wait for bus
    111
    69th Street Transportation Center
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    State Rd & Anderson Av
    ID 15115
    33 min
  • 6
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Anderson Av
    ID 18603
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 7
    Light Rail - 101101
    Wait for light rail
    101
    Media
  • 8
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Springfield Mall
    ID 1944
    10 min
  • 9
    Walk to Swarthmore
    Walk to
    Swarthmore
    0.52 mi • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 65 minutes, using Bus line 119, Bus line 109.

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

    The alternative route takes 82 minutes, using Bus line 119, Bus line 111, Bus line 101.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 5 min.

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

    The 119 bus line goes from Chester Transportation Center station near Thornbury to Chester Transportation Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Chester Transportation Center station near Swarthmore in Philadelphia

  • How long does it take to travel from Thornbury to Swarthmore in Philadelphia by bus?

    The total travel time between Thornbury and Swarthmore in Philadelphia by bus is about 1 hr 5 min.

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

    Get on the 119 bus from the Chester Transportation Center stop near Thornbury in Philadelphia.

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

    Get off the bus at the Chester Transportation Center stop, which is closest to Swarthmore in Philadelphia.

  • How much is the bus fare from Thornbury to Swarthmore?

    The ride from Thornbury to Swarthmore costs $2.00.