How to get from Whitpain to Swarthmore by bus and subway?

By bus and subway

To get from Whitpain to Swarthmore in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 96 bus from Dekalb Pk & Tournament Dr - FS station to Norristown Transportation Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NHSL subway and finally 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 59 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

119min$3.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 96
96
Subway - NHSL
Subway - NHSL
Bus - 109
109
Walk to Swarthmore
Leaves from Dekalb Pk & Tournament Dr - FS

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dekalb Pk & Tournament Dr - FS
    ID 27541
    0.57 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Bus - 9696
    Wait for bus
    96
    Norristown Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Norristown Transportation Center
    ID 1649
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Norristown Transportation Center - Nhsl
    ID 31038
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - NHSL
    Wait for subway
    NHSL
    69th Street Transportation Center Local
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    69th Street Transportation Center
    ID 31034
    30 min
  • 7
    Bus - 109109
    Wait for bus
    109
    Chester Transportation Center
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Baltimore Pk & Chester Rd - FS
    ID 19177
    22 min
  • 9
    Walk to Swarthmore
    Walk to
    Swarthmore
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and subway via 96, NHSL and 110

To get from Whitpain to Swarthmore in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 96 bus from Dekalb Pk & Tournament Dr - FS station to Norristown Transportation Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NHSL subway and finally take the 110 bus from 69th Street Transportation Center station to Springfield Mall station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 7 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

127min$3.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 96
96
Subway - NHSL
Subway - NHSL
Bus - 110
110
Walk to Swarthmore
Leaves from Dekalb Pk & Tournament Dr - FS

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dekalb Pk & Tournament Dr - FS
    ID 27541
    0.57 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Bus - 9696
    Wait for bus
    96
    Norristown Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Norristown Transportation Center
    ID 1649
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Norristown Transportation Center - Nhsl
    ID 31038
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - NHSL
    Wait for subway
    NHSL
    69th Street Transportation Center Local
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    69th Street Transportation Center
    ID 31034
    30 min
  • 7
    Bus - 110110
    Wait for bus
    110
    Penn State
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Springfield Mall
    ID 30416
    27 min
  • 9
    Walk to Swarthmore
    Walk to
    Swarthmore
    700 yd • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Whitpain to Swarthmore

The distance between Whitpain, Philadelphia and Swarthmore, Philadelphia is approximately 26.23 mi, which can typically be travelled in 119 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Whitpain to Swarthmore by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Philadelphia – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Whitpain

Whitpain is located at Whitpain, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Dekalb Pk & Tournament Dr - FS.

Train stations close to Whitpain:

  • Gwynedd Valley
  • Penllyn

Bus stations close to Whitpain:

  • Dekalb Pk & Tournament Dr - FS
  • Morris Rd & Cathcart Rd
  • Morris Rd & Windermere 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

Alternative route by bus and subway via 96, NHSL and 110

To get from Whitpain to Swarthmore in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 96 bus from Dekalb Pk & Tournament Dr - FS station to Norristown Transportation Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NHSL subway and finally take the 110 bus from 69th Street Transportation Center station to Springfield Mall station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 7 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

127min$3.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 96
96
Subway - NHSL
Subway - NHSL
Bus - 110
110
Walk to Swarthmore
Leaves from Dekalb Pk & Tournament Dr - FS

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dekalb Pk & Tournament Dr - FS
    ID 27541
    0.57 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Bus - 9696
    Wait for bus
    96
    Norristown Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Norristown Transportation Center
    ID 1649
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Norristown Transportation Center - Nhsl
    ID 31038
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - NHSL
    Wait for subway
    NHSL
    69th Street Transportation Center Local
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    69th Street Transportation Center
    ID 31034
    30 min
  • 7
    Bus - 110110
    Wait for bus
    110
    Penn State
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Springfield Mall
    ID 30416
    27 min
  • 9
    Walk to Swarthmore
    Walk to
    Swarthmore
    700 yd • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 119 minutes, using Bus line 96, Bus line NHSL, Bus line 109.

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

    The alternative route takes 127 minutes, using Bus line 96, Bus line NHSL, Bus line 110.

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

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

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

    The 96 bus line goes from Dekalb Pk & Tournament Dr - FS station near Whitpain to Norristown Transportation Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till Swarthmore station near Swarthmore in Philadelphia

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

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

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

    Get on the 96 bus from the Dekalb Pk & Tournament Dr - FS stop near Whitpain in Philadelphia.

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

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

  • How much is the total bus and subway fare from Whitpain to Swarthmore?

    The ride from Whitpain to Swarthmore costs $3.00.

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