Getting Around Campus
Campus Garnet Shuttle | H-Mart Sunday Shuttle | Tri-College Van | Free SEPTA Passes
Garnet Shuttle
Your ride. Your campus. Now running better than ever.
The College’s ADA-accessible Garnet Shuttles are here to make your daily commute smooth, safe, and comfortable, whether you’re heading to an early morning class or catching a ride home after a late-night study session. Operated by the Department of Public Safety and driven by a team of friendly, professional drivers — many of whom become familiar faces — the shuttle is a trusted part of campus life, and an easy way for any community member to navigate campus.
Shuttle Highlights:
- 7 a.m.–4 a.m. service, 7 days a week
- Full-campus loop with 11 convenient stops, including a special Sunday route to H-Mart
- Second Garnet Shuttle from 7 a.m.–noon, Monday through Friday, solely servicing the South Campus area, including Palmer Circle and Mary Lyon Hall.
- Live tracking with the TriCo Transit Network App
Download the TriCo Transit Network App for real-time updates, schedules, and routing info for both Garnet Shuttle and TriCo Shuttle services. Available now in the Apple App Store and on the Google Play Store.
Daily Shuttle Route
The Garnet Shuttle is a full campus loop that runs continuously from 7 a.m. to 4 a.m., every day of the week, to major residential, academic, and social hubs on campus. Each stop is visited approximately twice per hour, and all stops are completed in about 35 minutes, with a 1–2-minute wait per stop to allow for boarding and disembarking. Please note, actual shuttle timing may vary slightly due to traffic, detours, or vehicle breaks. The full route can be found below.
Additionally, a second Garnet Shuttle runs from 7 a.m.–noon, Monday through Friday, solely servicing the South Campus area, including Palmer Circle and Mary Lyon Hall.
| Stop # | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Start | Kyle House | Route begins at the North Entrance, off Elm Ave |
| 1 | Singer Circle | Access to Singer Hall, Science Center, Whittier Lot |
| 2 | Parrish East Circle | Central campus access to academic buildings |
| 3 | Black Cultural Center (BCC) | Serves BCC, Scott Arboretum, Willets, Worth |
| 4 | David Kemp Circle | Access to Bond Hall, Worth Health Center, Mertz |
| 5 | West Fieldhouse Lot | Serves athletic facilities and overflow parking |
| 6 | Dining Circle | Main stop for DCC, Essie’s, Sharples Dining |
| 7 | Faulkner Tennis Courts | Near Wharton, Dana, Danawell, Hallowell |
| 8 | Palmer Circle | Stops for Palmer, Pittenger, Roberts, NPPR |
| 9 | Mary Lyons (ML) | Residential stop at Mary Lyons Hall |
| 10 | The Bookstore / Swarthmore Station | For 101, Bookstore, SEPTA, and the borough |
| End | Kyle House | Loop completes and restarts here |
H-Mart Sunday Shuttle
The Garnet Shuttle offers a special H-Mart route every Sunday from 4–8 p.m., making it easy to stock up on essentials, snacks, and more. Pickup and drop-off is at Parrish Hall East Circle (Rose Garden).
Tri-College Van
The Tri-Co Van connects Bryn Mawr, Haverford, and Swarthmore Colleges, providing professional, safe, and timely transportation. You can find information about the Tri-Co Van’s schedule on the Bryn Mawr website.
Free SEPTA Passes
Swarthmore College’s participation in SEPTA’s Key Advantage UPass Program enhances the living and learning experience for students at the College and strengthens our commitment to sustainability by encouraging the use of public transportation. This program makes it easier for students to access the city of Philadelphia and surrounding counties by offering a free public transportation pass, the SEPTA Key Card, for use during the academic year. Sign up for the Key Advantage UPass Program on the OneCard Site.
