Travel & Lodging

Directions

Swarthmore College
500 College Avenue
Swarthmore PA 19081
Phone: (610) 328-8000

Driving directions

Interactive Campus Map

Printable Campus Map

Trains to Swarthmore

Amtrak trains arrive at Philadelphia’s 30th Street station. From there, you take the SEPTA Media/Wawa regional rail to Swarthmore station. 

From Philadelphia International Airport, take the SEPTA regional rail Airport Line to Penn Medicine station and then transfer to the outbound Media/Wawa line.

Please visit septa.org for maps and schedules.

Drop-off Spots

If you are taking a rideshare or taxi, please use one of the following drop-off locations:

Rose Garden Circle
500 College Avenue
Swarthmore, PA 19081

Singer Circle
Whittier Place
Swarthmore, PA 19081

Benjamin West House – Best for those staying in David Kemp
Ben West Parking Lot
Off of North Chester Rd

Wharton Accessible Parking Lot – Best for those staying in Danawell
Located behind Wharton Hall

Lodging

Teachers will be accomodated in two student halls of residence: David Kemp and Danawell. Check-in will be from 10:00am to 8:00pm on June 8th. Staff members will be available in the lobbies of both dorms to assist you with the check-in process. Check-out time is before 12:00pm on June 10th and 11th. Teachers who need to check out on June 10th should bring their luggage to the main venue, Science 101, where we will have a designated area for luggage storage.