How to get from 56th St Station to Swarthmore by bus?

By bus

To get from 56th St Station to Swarthmore in Philadelphia, take the MFO bus from Market St & 56th St - Fs 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 38 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

38min$2.00
Walk to bus stationBus - MFO
MFO
Bus - 109
109
Leaves from Market St & 56th St - Fs

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Market St & 56th St - Fs
    ID 1396
    50 yd • 1 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
    6 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

Alternative route by bus via 42 and 109

To get from 56th St Station to Swarthmore in Philadelphia, take the 42 bus from Spruce St & 56th St 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 50 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

50min$2.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 42
42
Bus - 109
109
Leaves from Spruce St & 56th St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Spruce St & 56th St
    ID 22167
    670 yd • 8 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
    7 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
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Public transit directions from 56th St Station to Swarthmore

The distance between 56th St Station, Philadelphia and Swarthmore, Philadelphia is approximately 7.75 mi, which can typically be travelled in 38 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 56th St Station 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 56th St Station

56th St Station is located at 56th St Station, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is 56th St & Market St.

Subway stations close to 56th St Station:

  • 52nd St Station
  • 60th St Station

Bus stations close to 56th St Station:

  • 56th St & Market St
  • Market St & 56th St
  • 56th St & Market St - 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 42 and 109

To get from 56th St Station to Swarthmore in Philadelphia, take the 42 bus from Spruce St & 56th St 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 50 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

50min$2.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 42
42
Bus - 109
109
Leaves from Spruce St & 56th St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Spruce St & 56th St
    ID 22167
    670 yd • 8 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
    7 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from 56th St Station to Swarthmore?

    The fastest way takes 38 minutes, using Bus line MFO, Bus line 109.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 56th St Station to Swarthmore?

    The alternative route takes 50 minutes, using Bus line 42, Bus line 109.

  • Is there a direct bus between 56th St Station and Swarthmore in Philadelphia?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 38 min.

  • Which bus line goes from 56th St Station to Swarthmore in Philadelphia?

    The MFO bus line goes from Market St & 56th St - Fs station near 56th St Station to 69th St Transportation Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till 69th St Transportation Center station near Swarthmore in Philadelphia

  • How long does it take to travel from 56th St Station to Swarthmore in Philadelphia by bus?

    The total travel time between 56th St Station and Swarthmore in Philadelphia by bus is about 38 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near 56th St Station to get to Swarthmore in Philadelphia?

    Get on the MFO bus from the Market St & 56th St - Fs stop near 56th St Station in Philadelphia.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between 56th St Station and Swarthmore in Philadelphia?

    Get off the bus at the 69th St Transportation Center stop, which is closest to Swarthmore in Philadelphia.

  • How much is the bus fare from 56th St Station to Swarthmore?

    The ride from 56th St Station to Swarthmore costs $2.00.

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