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How to get from Newark to Charlestown by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Newark to Charlestown in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the WIL train from Newark station to 30th Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the KEYSTONE SERVICE train and finally take the 204 bus from Paoli Regional Rail Station station to Matthews Rd & Morehall Rd - Mbns station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 30 min.

270min
Train - WIL
WIL
Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
Bus - 204
204
Walk to Charlestown
Leaves from Newark

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Newark
  • 2
    Train - WILWIL
    Wait for train
    WIL
    #9208 - Temple University
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    79 min
  • 4
    Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
    Wait for train
    KEYSTONE SERVICE
    Harrisburg
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Paoli
    23 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Paoli Regional Rail Station
    ID 1874
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 204204
    Wait for bus
    204
    Eagleview
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Matthews Rd & Morehall Rd - Mbns
    ID 29187
    8 min
  • 9
    Walk to Charlestown
    Walk to
    Charlestown
    2.16 mi • 45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via WIL, PAO and 204

To get from Newark to Charlestown in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the WIL train from Newark station to 30th Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PAO train and finally take the 204 bus from Paoli Regional Rail Station station to Matthews Rd & Morehall Rd - Mbns station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 30 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

270min$11.25
Train - WIL
WIL
Train - PAO
PAO
Bus - 204
204
Walk to Charlestown
Leaves from Newark

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Newark
  • 2
    Train - WILWIL
    Wait for train
    WIL
    #9208 - Temple University
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    79 min
  • 4
    Train - PAOPAO
    Wait for train
    PAO
    #9517 - Thorndale
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Paoli
    43 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Paoli Regional Rail Station
    ID 1874
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 204204
    Wait for bus
    204
    Eagleview
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Matthews Rd & Morehall Rd - Mbns
    ID 29187
    8 min
  • 9
    Walk to Charlestown
    Walk to
    Charlestown
    2.16 mi • 45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Newark to Charlestown

The distance between Newark, Philadelphia and Charlestown, Philadelphia is approximately 61.7 mi, which can typically be travelled in 270 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Newark to Charlestown by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Philadelphia – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Charlestown, Philadelphia

Charlestown is located at Charlestown, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Morehall Rd & Atwater Dr - FS.

Train stations close to Charlestown:

  • Malvern

Bus stations close to Charlestown:

  • Morehall Rd & Atwater Dr - FS
  • General Warren Blvd & Otis - FS
  • Morehall Rd & Flat Rd

Alternative route by bus and train via WIL, PAO and 204

To get from Newark to Charlestown in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the WIL train from Newark station to 30th Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PAO train and finally take the 204 bus from Paoli Regional Rail Station station to Matthews Rd & Morehall Rd - Mbns station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 30 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

270min$11.25
Train - WIL
WIL
Train - PAO
PAO
Bus - 204
204
Walk to Charlestown
Leaves from Newark

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Newark
  • 2
    Train - WILWIL
    Wait for train
    WIL
    #9208 - Temple University
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    79 min
  • 4
    Train - PAOPAO
    Wait for train
    PAO
    #9517 - Thorndale
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Paoli
    43 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Paoli Regional Rail Station
    ID 1874
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 204204
    Wait for bus
    204
    Eagleview
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Matthews Rd & Morehall Rd - Mbns
    ID 29187
    8 min
  • 9
    Walk to Charlestown
    Walk to
    Charlestown
    2.16 mi • 45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Newark to Charlestown?

    The fastest way takes 270 minutes, using Bus line WIL, Bus line KEYSTONE SERVICE, Bus line 204.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Newark to Charlestown?

    The alternative route takes 270 minutes, using Bus line WIL, Bus line PAO, Bus line 204.

  • Is there a direct train between Newark and Charlestown in Philadelphia?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 30 min.

  • Which train line goes from Newark to Charlestown in Philadelphia?

    The WIL train line goes from #9208 - Temple University station near Newark to 30th Street station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till 30th Street station near Charlestown in Philadelphia

  • How long does it take to travel from Newark to Charlestown in Philadelphia by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Newark and Charlestown in Philadelphia by train and bus is about 4 hr 30 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Newark to get to Charlestown in Philadelphia?

    Get on the WIL train from the #9208 - Temple University station near Newark in Philadelphia.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Newark and Charlestown in Philadelphia?

    Get off the train at the 30th Street stop, which is closest to Charlestown in Philadelphia.

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