Swarthmore, PA is a small borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. Although it has a small population of around 6,000 people, there are plenty of transportation options available for those living in the area and visiting the town. The SEPTA Regional Rail Line serves Swarthmore with two stops at the Swarthmore Station and Crum Lynne Station located just outside the center of town. Both stations have ample free parking and offer connections to Philadelphia and other nearby towns. Public bus routes provided by SEPTA also serve Swarthmore with direct service from West Chester, Media, Sharon Hill and Lansdowne Avenue. The R2 Line connects Swarthmore to Philadelphia International Airport while other lines provide access to downtown Philadelphia, Wilmington, DE and more. Taxis can be hailed within the town limits or ordered through a phone call or ride-hailing app for transportation to local destinations or further away locations. Additionally, there are multiple bike trails running throughout the borough providing cyclists with an environmentally friendly mode of transportation. With all these options available, residents of Swarthmore have access to reliable public transportation that helps them navigate their town as well as other cities nearby.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Swarthmore takes 24.6 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Swarthmore get to work:
- 54.9% drive their own car alone
- 3.0% carpool with others
- 13.3% work from home
- 11.5% take mass transit