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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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Rental
Cars (From Philadelphia International Airport)
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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.
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