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

By bus and train

To get from Charlestown to Chester in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 206 bus from General Warren Blvd & Otis - FS station to Paoli Regional Rail Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PAO train and finally take the WIL train from 30th Street station to Chester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 15 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

135min$11.25
Bus - 206
206
Train - PAO
PAO
Train - WIL
WIL
Walk to Chester
Leaves from General Warren Blvd & Otis - FS

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Charlestown
  • 2
    Bus - 206206
    Wait for bus
    206
    Paoli Rail Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Paoli Regional Rail Station
    ID 1874
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Paoli
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - PAOPAO
    Wait for train
    PAO
    #5336 - Center City Philadelphia
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    45 min
  • 7
    Train - WILWIL
    Wait for train
    WIL
    #3223 - Newark
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chester
    30 min
  • 9
    Walk to Chester
    Walk to
    Chester
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Charlestown to Chester

The distance between Charlestown, Philadelphia and Chester, Philadelphia is approximately 38.74 mi, which can typically be travelled in 135 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Charlestown to Chester 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

Charlestown is located at Charlestown, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is General Warren Blvd & Morehall Rd.

Bus stations close to Charlestown:

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

Public transit stations close to Chester, Philadelphia

Chester is located at Chester, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Av Of the States & 8th St - FS.

Train stations close to Chester:

  • Ridley Park
  • Eddystone
  • Chester

Bus stations close to Chester:

  • Av Of the States & 8th St - FS
  • 3rd St & Crosby St
  • 4th St & Welsh St

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 135 minutes, using Bus line 206, Bus line PAO, Bus line WIL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Charlestown and Chester in Philadelphia?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 15 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Charlestown to Chester in Philadelphia?

    The 206 bus line goes from Paoli Rail Station station near Charlestown to Paoli Regional Rail Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Chester station near Chester in Philadelphia

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

    The total travel time between Charlestown and Chester in Philadelphia by bus and train is about 2 hr 15 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Charlestown to get to Chester in Philadelphia?

    Get on the 206 bus from the Paoli Rail Station stop near Charlestown in Philadelphia.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Charlestown and Chester in Philadelphia?

    Get off the bus at the Chester station, which is closest to Chester in Philadelphia.

  • How much is the bus fare from Charlestown to Chester?

    The ride from Charlestown to Chester costs $11.25.

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