Swarthmore Friends Meeting

Swarthmore, Pennsylvania

 

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Driving directions and travel information to Swarthmore Friends Meeting


Swarthmore Meeting is located 11 miles southwest from the city of Philadelphia in the borough of Swarthmore, Pennsylvania.

The Meeting is just a 30 minute drive from Philadelphia. New York and Washington, D.C. are about two hours away.

 

From the NORTH (New Jersey Turnpike or I-95)
Take the New Jersey Turnpike to Exit 3 and follow the signs to the Walt Whitman Bridge.

Take I-95 South, pass Philadelphia International Airport and continue to exit 7, I-476 North/Plymouth Meeting.

Take I-476 North to Exit 3, Media/Swarthmore. At bottom of exit ramp, follow sign for Swarthmore by turning right onto Baltimore Pike. (See below for ". . . the rest of the way.")

From the SOUTH (I-95)
Follow I-95 North to Exit 7 (in Pennsylvania), I-476 North/Plymouth Meeting. Take I-476 to Exit 3, Media/Swarthmore. At the bottom of the exit ramp, follow the sign for Swarthmore by turning right onto Baltimore Pike. (See below for ". . . the rest of the way.")

From the EAST (via the Pennsylvania Turnpike)
From Exit 25A, Norristown, follow signs for I-476 South. Stay on I-476 approximately 17 miles to Exit 3, Media/Swarthmore. At the bottom of the exit ramp, follow the signs to Swarthmore by turning left onto Baltimore Pike. (See below for ". . . the rest of the way.")

From the WEST (via the Pennsylvania Turnpike)
From Exit 24, Valley Forge, Take I-76 East, Schuykill Expressway, about 2 miles to I-476 South. Take I-476 approximately 17 miles to Exit 3, Media/Swarthmore. At the bottom of the exit ramp, follow the signs to Swarthmore by turning left onto Baltimore Pike. (See below for ". . . the rest of the way.")

From the AIRPORT
Take I-95 South. Continue to exit 7, I-476 North/Plymouth Meeting. Take I-476 North to Exit 3, Media/Swarthmore. At bottom of exit ramp, follow sign for Swarthmore by turning right onto Baltimore Pike. (See below for ". . . the rest of the way.")

". . . the rest of the way"
Follow Route 320 South  as it veers right at the first traffic light. Two blocks later, just after the crest of the hill, turn right on Elm Avenue.  There is a sign noting the Swarthmore Friends Meetinghouse at the corner. In two more blocks  turn left on to Whittier Place through the stone gates. Shortly, you will see the Meetinghouse on your left set back on a circle drive.

Travel information to Swarthmore College

This section includes helpful information regarding the airport, trains, buses, shuttle, and taxi services to Swarthmore Meeting. You can also check the local weather by clicking HERE!

Plane (Philadelphia International Airport)

The SEPTA R1 Airport Express train runs from Philadelphia International Airport to Center City Philadelphia commuter stations, with connections to the SEPTA Media/Elwyn R3 rail line to Swarthmore. The Airport Express train runs every 30 minutes from 5:09 a.m. to 12:09 a.m. Ticket machines are located on the train platform at the airport.

For more information about airport terminals, airlines, airport hotels, maps & directions, rental car information, airport parking, and ground transportation, visit the link below.

 
 
 Trains (AMTRAK & SEPTA)

The College is readily accessible from Philadelphia by train. Amtrak trains from New York and Washington arrive hourly at Philadelphia's 30th Street Station. From 30th Street Station, the SEPTA Media/Elwyn R3 rail line takes 25 minutes to reach Swarthmore. One-way tickets cost around $4  when pre-purchased at a ticket office (more at peak hours and when purchased on the train).  The last train to Swarthmore from 30th Street Station leaves at 12:09 a.m. on weekdays and at 11:26 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.

 
  • AMTRAK, Schedules And Reservations:
      Phone: (800) USA-RAIL
      URL: www.amtrak.com

     
  • Philadelphia's 30th Street Station Office:
      Phone: (215) 824-1600

     
  • SEPTA (Commuter Train, Bus, And Subway):
      Phone: (215) 580-7800
      URL: www.septa.com

     

 
 Buses (Greyhound Lines)

The Greyhound Bus Station is at Filbert and 10th Streets in Philadelphia, beside the Market East/Gallery train station for connections to the SEPTA Media/Elwyn R3 rail line to Swarthmore. For more information about fares, schedules, and ticketing information, please visit the link below.
  • Greyhound/Trailways Bus Lines
      Phone: (800) 231-2222 or (215) 931-4075
      URL: www.greyhound.com

 
 Taxi (From Philadelphia International Airport)

Taxi service from Philadelphia airport to Swarthmore is available. The fare from the airport to the campus is approximately $35.00, and the trip takes about 20 minutes.


 
 Rental Cars (From Philadelphia International Airport)

Several rental car agencies are available at the Philadelphia airport, including: Alamo, Avis, Budget, Enterprise, and Hertz. For more information about these car rental agencies, please contact them directly.
  • Enterprise Rent-a-Car
      Phone: (800) RENT-A-CAR or (215) 492-5022
      URL: www.enterprise.com

     
  • Alamo Rent-a-Car
      Phone: (800) 327-9633 or (215) 492-3960
      URL: www.alamo.com

     
  • AVIS
      Phone: (800) 831-2847 or (215) 492-0900
      URL: www.avis.com

     
  • Budget
      Phone: (800) 527-0700 or (215) 492-9442
      URL: www.drivebudget.com

     
  • Hertz
      Phone: (800) 654-3131 or (215) 492-7205
      URL: www.hertz.com