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How to get from West Chester to Swarthmore by bus?

By bus

To get from West Chester to Swarthmore in Philadelphia, take the 104 bus from Westchester Transportation Center station to 69th Street Transportation Center station. Next, take the 109 bus from 69th Street Transportation Center station to Baltimore Pk & Chester Rd - FS station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 18 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

78min$2.00
Bus - 104
104
Bus - 109
109
Walk to Swarthmore
Leaves from Westchester Transportation Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    West Chester
  • 2
    Bus - 104104
    Wait for bus
    104
    69th Street Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    69th Street Transportation Center
    ID 31034
    38 min
  • 4
    Bus - 109109
    Wait for bus
    109
    Chester Transportation Center
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Baltimore Pk & Chester Rd - FS
    ID 19177
    23 min
  • 6
    Walk to Swarthmore
    Walk to
    Swarthmore
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and light rail

To get from West Chester to Swarthmore in Philadelphia, take the 104 bus from Westchester Transportation Center station to 69th Street Transportation Center station. Next, take the 101 light rail from 69th Street Transportation Center station to Springfield Mall station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 21 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

81min$2.00
Bus - 104
104
Light Rail - 101
101
Walk to Swarthmore
Leaves from Westchester Transportation Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    West Chester
  • 2
    Bus - 104104
    Wait for bus
    104
    69th Street Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    69th Street Transportation Center
    ID 31034
    38 min
  • 4
    Light Rail - 101101
    Wait for light rail
    101
    Media
  • 5
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Springfield Mall
    ID 1944
    21 min
  • 6
    Walk to Swarthmore
    Walk to
    Swarthmore
    0.52 mi • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from West Chester to Swarthmore

The distance between West Chester, Philadelphia and Swarthmore, Philadelphia is approximately 26.25 mi, which can typically be travelled in 78 min. Moovit will show you the directions from West Chester 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 West Chester

West Chester is located at West Chester, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is New St & Chestnut St - Fs.

Bus stations close to West Chester:

  • New St & Chestnut St - Fs
  • Chestnut St & Darlington St
  • High St & Miner St

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 light rail

To get from West Chester to Swarthmore in Philadelphia, take the 104 bus from Westchester Transportation Center station to 69th Street Transportation Center station. Next, take the 101 light rail from 69th Street Transportation Center station to Springfield Mall station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 21 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

81min$2.00
Bus - 104
104
Light Rail - 101
101
Walk to Swarthmore
Leaves from Westchester Transportation Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    West Chester
  • 2
    Bus - 104104
    Wait for bus
    104
    69th Street Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    69th Street Transportation Center
    ID 31034
    38 min
  • 4
    Light Rail - 101101
    Wait for light rail
    101
    Media
  • 5
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Springfield Mall
    ID 1944
    21 min
  • 6
    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 West Chester to Swarthmore?

    The fastest way takes 78 minutes, using Bus line 104, Bus line 109.

  • What is the alternative route to get from West Chester to Swarthmore?

    The alternative route takes 81 minutes, using Bus line 104, Bus line 101.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 18 min.

  • Which bus line goes from West Chester to Swarthmore in Philadelphia?

    The 104 bus line goes from 69th Street Transportation Center station near West Chester to 69th Street Transportation Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Swarthmore station near Swarthmore in Philadelphia

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

    The total travel time between West Chester and Swarthmore in Philadelphia by bus is about 1 hr 18 min.

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

    Get on the 104 bus from the 69th Street Transportation Center stop near West Chester in Philadelphia.

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

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

  • How much is the bus fare from West Chester to Swarthmore?

    The ride from West Chester to Swarthmore costs $2.00.

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