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

By bus and train

To get from Whitemarsh to Swarthmore in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the L bus from Germantown Pk & Church Rd - Mbns station to Olney Transportation Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 16 bus and finally take the MED train from Suburban Station station to Swarthmore station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 59 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

119min$11.25
Bus - L
L
Bus - 16
16
Train - MED
MED
Walk to Swarthmore
Leaves from Germantown Pk & Church Rd - Mbns

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Whitemarsh
  • 2
    Bus - LL
    Wait for bus
    L
    Olney Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Olney Transportation Center
    ID 32095
    28 min
  • 4
    Bus - 1616
    Wait for bus
    16
    15th-Market
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    15th St & Market St
    ID 515
    24 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Suburban Station
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 7
    Train - MEDMED
    Wait for train
    MED
    #8373 - Wawa
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Swarthmore
    27 min
  • 9
    Walk to Swarthmore
    Walk to
    Swarthmore
    0.89 mi • 19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus, subway and train

To get from Whitemarsh to Swarthmore in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one bus line, one subway line and one train line: take the L bus from Germantown Pk & Church Rd - Mbns station to Olney Transportation Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BSL subway and finally take the MED train from Suburban Station station to Swarthmore station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 59 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

119min$11.25
Bus - L
L
Subway - BSL
Subway - BSL
Train - MED
MED
Walk to Swarthmore
Leaves from Germantown Pk & Church Rd - Mbns

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Whitemarsh
  • 2
    Bus - LL
    Wait for bus
    L
    Olney Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Olney Transportation Center
    ID 32095
    28 min
  • 4
    Subway - BSL
    Wait for subway
    BSL
    NRG Station - Local
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    City Hall
    23 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Suburban Station
    530 yd • 7 min
  • 7
    Train - MEDMED
    Wait for train
    MED
    #8373 - Wawa
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Swarthmore
    27 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 Whitemarsh to Swarthmore

The distance between Whitemarsh, Philadelphia and Swarthmore, Philadelphia is approximately 26.18 mi, which can typically be travelled in 119 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Whitemarsh 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 Whitemarsh

Whitemarsh is located at Whitemarsh, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Germantown Pk & Church Rd - Mbns.

Train stations close to Whitemarsh:

  • Chestnut Hill West
  • Chestnut Hill East
  • Highland

Bus stations close to Whitemarsh:

  • Germantown Pk & Church Rd - Mbns
  • Church Rd & Ridge Pk
  • Ridge Pk & Church Rd

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, subway and train

To get from Whitemarsh to Swarthmore in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one bus line, one subway line and one train line: take the L bus from Germantown Pk & Church Rd - Mbns station to Olney Transportation Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BSL subway and finally take the MED train from Suburban Station station to Swarthmore station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 59 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

119min$11.25
Bus - L
L
Subway - BSL
Subway - BSL
Train - MED
MED
Walk to Swarthmore
Leaves from Germantown Pk & Church Rd - Mbns

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Whitemarsh
  • 2
    Bus - LL
    Wait for bus
    L
    Olney Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Olney Transportation Center
    ID 32095
    28 min
  • 4
    Subway - BSL
    Wait for subway
    BSL
    NRG Station - Local
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    City Hall
    23 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Suburban Station
    530 yd • 7 min
  • 7
    Train - MEDMED
    Wait for train
    MED
    #8373 - Wawa
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Swarthmore
    27 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 Whitemarsh to Swarthmore?

    The fastest way takes 119 minutes, using Bus line L, Bus line 16, Bus line MED.

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

    The alternative route takes 119 minutes, using Bus line L, Bus line BSL, Bus line MED.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 59 min.

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

    The L bus line goes from Olney Transportation Center station near Whitemarsh to Olney Transportation Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Swarthmore station near Swarthmore in Philadelphia

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

    The total travel time between Whitemarsh and Swarthmore in Philadelphia by bus and train is about 1 hr 59 min.

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

    Get on the L bus from the Olney Transportation Center stop near Whitemarsh in Philadelphia.

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

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

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Whitemarsh to Swarthmore?

    The ride from Whitemarsh to Swarthmore costs $11.25.

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