How to get from University City to Swarthmore by bus?

By bus

To get from University City to Swarthmore in Philadelphia, take the 42 bus from 34th St & Convention Av station to Marshall Rd & Long Ln - Fs station. Next, take the 109 bus from Marshall Rd & Long Ln - Fs station to Chester Rd & Baltimore Pk - Fs station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 56 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

56min$2.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 42
42
Bus - 109
109
Leaves from 34th St & Convention Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    34th St & Convention Av
    ID 31393
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4242
    Wait for bus
    42
    Wycombe
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Marshall Rd & Long Ln - Fs
    ID 22187
    17 min
  • 4
    Bus - 109109
    Wait for bus
    109
    Chester Transportation Center
  • 5
    Ride to bus station Chester Rd & Baltimore Pk - Fs
    Ride to bus station
    Chester Rd & Baltimore Pk - Fs
    ID 19924
    19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via MFO and 109

To get from University City to Swarthmore in Philadelphia, take the MFO bus from Market St & 34th St station to 69th Street Transportation Center station. Next, take the 109 bus from 69th Street Transportation Center station to Chester Rd & Baltimore Pk - Fs station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 58 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

58min$2.00
Walk to bus stationBus - MFO
MFO
Bus - 109
109
Leaves from Market St & 34th St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Market St & 34th St
    ID 19026
    0.58 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Bus - MFOMFO
    Wait for bus
    MFO
    69th St Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    69th Street Transportation Center
    ID 31034
    15 min
  • 4
    Bus - 109109
    Wait for bus
    109
    Chester Transportation Center
  • 5
    Ride to bus station Chester Rd & Baltimore Pk - Fs
    Ride to bus station
    Chester Rd & Baltimore Pk - Fs
    ID 19924
    22 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from University City to Swarthmore

The distance between University City, Philadelphia and Swarthmore, Philadelphia is approximately 9.97 mi, which can typically be travelled in 56 min. Moovit will show you the directions from University City 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 University City

University City is located at University City, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is South St & Convention Av.

Bus stations close to University City:

  • South St & Convention Av
  • Civic Ctr Blvd & Health Sciences Dr - Fs
  • Civic Center Blvd & Convention Av - 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

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via MFO and 109

To get from University City to Swarthmore in Philadelphia, take the MFO bus from Market St & 34th St station to 69th Street Transportation Center station. Next, take the 109 bus from 69th Street Transportation Center station to Chester Rd & Baltimore Pk - Fs station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 58 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

58min$2.00
Walk to bus stationBus - MFO
MFO
Bus - 109
109
Leaves from Market St & 34th St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Market St & 34th St
    ID 19026
    0.58 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Bus - MFOMFO
    Wait for bus
    MFO
    69th St Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    69th Street Transportation Center
    ID 31034
    15 min
  • 4
    Bus - 109109
    Wait for bus
    109
    Chester Transportation Center
  • 5
    Ride to bus station Chester Rd & Baltimore Pk - Fs
    Ride to bus station
    Chester Rd & Baltimore Pk - Fs
    ID 19924
    22 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from University City to Swarthmore?

    The fastest way takes 56 minutes, using Bus line 42, Bus line 109.

  • What is the alternative route to get from University City to Swarthmore?

    The alternative route takes 58 minutes, using Bus line MFO, Bus line 109.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 56 min.

  • Which bus line goes from University City to Swarthmore in Philadelphia?

    The 42 bus line goes from 34th St & Convention Av station near University City to Wycombe station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Chester Rd & Baltimore Pk - Fs station near Swarthmore in Philadelphia

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

    The total travel time between University City and Swarthmore in Philadelphia by bus is about 56 min.

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

    Get on the 42 bus from the 34th St & Convention Av stop near University City in Philadelphia.

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

    Get off the bus at the Chester Rd & Baltimore Pk - Fs stop, which is closest to Swarthmore in Philadelphia.

  • When is the last train from University City to Swarthmore in Philadelphia?

    The last train from University City to Swarthmore in Philadelphia is the Media/Wawa Line line. It leaves the University City station at 2:56 PM.

  • How much is the bus fare from University City to Swarthmore?

    The ride from University City to Swarthmore costs $2.00.

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