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Getting Back to Swarthmore

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DRIVING DIRECTIONS

Directions
Visit www.swarthmore.edu/visitors for driving directions. If you do not have Internet access, please call the Alumni Office at 610-328-7332 for assistance.

Parking
Parking is available in the Cunningham lot (on College Avenue across Route 320), areas on and around Field House Lane, and in the DuPont lot (near the water tower).

Accessible parking is available close to buildings throughout campus, but only vehicles with special accessibilities placards or license plates may park in those designated areas.

TRAIN

Amtrak trains arrive at Philadelphia's 30th Street Station. From there, take the SEPTA Media/Elwyn local to the Swarthmore station (21-minute trip). Visit www.septa.org for the latest schedule.

TO SWARTHMORE FROM AIRPORT

Public Transportation
From Philadelphia International Airport, take the SEPTA Airport Line to 30th Street Station in Philadelphia, then transfer to the outbound Media/Elwyn line. Visit www.septa.org for schedules.

Car
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 1/2 mile, turn right onto Route 320 South. Follow signs to visitor parking.

Airport Shuttle
A College shuttle van will provide free rides from campus to the airport on Sunday, June 8, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sign up for the shuttle on the list posted in the Parrish Hall entrance closest to the Rose Garden Circle.

Taxi
County Cab of Philadelphia 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 at 215-726-6000.