Getting back to Swarthmore
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Getting to Swarthmore
TRAIN
Amtrak trains arrive at Philadelphia’s 30th Street Station. From there, take the SEPTA Media/Wawa line to Swarthmore station (approximately 30-minute trip). Visit septa.org for the latest schedule.
RIDE-HAILING SERVICES
Uber and Lyft both operate in and around Swarthmore — you may even be able to schedule a ride in advance. We recommend using Benjamin West parking lot as your destination or pick-up point when using ride-hailing services. Public Safety is located in Benjamin West House and open 24 hours a day if you need assistance or a place to wait for your ride.
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
Visit swarthmore.edu/visitors for driving directions. If you need assistance, call the Alumni Weekend hotline at 610-328-7332.
PARKING
Parking is available on Field House Lane, in the Cunningham lot (on College Avenue across Route 320), Benjamin West lot, Whittier lot, and DuPont lot (near the water tower).
Accessible parking spaces are available throughout campus in all parking areas. Only vehicles with state-issued accessible parking placards and/or license plates can park in these spaces; all others will be towed.
Getting to Swarthmore from the Airport
TRAIN
From Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), take the SEPTA Airport line to Penn Medicine station in Philadelphia, then transfer to the outbound Media/Wawa line. Visit septa.org for schedules.
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
By car from the airport, take I-95 south to exit 7, I-476 north/Plymouth Meeting. Take I-476 to exit 3, Media/Swarthmore. Turn right at the base of the exit ramp onto Baltimore Pike. After about one-half mile, turn right onto Route 320 south. Follow signs to visitor parking.
TAXI AND RIDE-HAILING SERVICES
Philadelphia International Airport offers helpful information to travelers about taxis and ride-hailing services at the airport. A typical ride to Swarthmore is about $30 and takes about 20 minutes.
Leaving Swarthmore
Sunday airport shuttle
The College runs shuttle buses from Rose Garden Circle to Philadelphia International Airport on Sunday at the top of every hour, 6 a.m.–2 p.m. Space is limited, so please plan to arrive early.
TAXI
County Cab of Philadelphia (610-622-8000) provides taxi service between the airport and campus. The cost is about $30 and takes about 20 minutes. You must reserve a cab in advance.
TRAINS TO CENTER CITY
Take an inbound train on the SEPTA Media/Wawa line from Swarthmore station to 30th Street, Suburban, or Jefferson Station (approximately 30-minute trip). Visit septa.org for the latest schedule.
TRAINS TO THE AIRPORT
Ride the Media/Wawa line from Swarthmore station to Penn Medicine station, then transfer to the Airport line, which departs every 30 minutes. Visit septa.org for schedules and additional information.