Contrary to popular opinion, Philly International is not the only option for flying out of the area.

In fact, there is an alternative less than an hour away from Swat: Trenton-Mercer County Airport.

Although the airport is not much to look at, its sole airline, Shuttle America (which now operates as a division of US Airways), provides service to Boston at rates that are usually far cheaper than its big-name competitors.

Best of all, getting there is relatively easy.  If you can find someone to drive you, it's just an hour away (directions here).  Even if you have to go it alone though, it's still mighty easy:

1) Take the R3 from Swat all the way to the other end of the line, West Trenton (Time: 1-1/2 hours, Cost: $14 - roundtrip). Be aware though, that while some trains make the entire trip, at certain times you will need to switch trains in Center City, so consult the SEPTA schedule before departing.

2) At the West Trenton station, you have two choices:

a) You can walk about 1-1/2 miles to the airport. This is not a bad option on a nice day and will take you about 20-25 minutes. However, there are parts of the path without sidewalk so be warned that the trip is a little treacherous if you have lots of luggage. For step-by-step directions, click here.
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b) You can call a cab. It may take the driver a little while to get there as most companies operate out of downtown Trenton, so leave time for the wait. The fare should be about $10. Click here for a list of taxi companies serving that area.

By the way, if you're planning on taking a cab, you may instead want to go to the main Trenton station, via the R7 (click here for directions), since there's always cabs waiting there.  It's about $12 for the trip to the airport.  This method isn't quite as efficient though - the train ride takes longer since you need to make a connection in Center City.

Check out the Jolt's Transportation Center to find fares and schedules for SEPTA and Shuttle America.