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How to get from Charlestown to Prospect Park by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Charlestown to Prospect Park 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 Prospect Park - Moore station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 19 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

139min$11.25
Bus - 206
206
Train - PAO
PAO
Train - WIL
WIL
Walk to Prospect Park
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
    Prospect Park - Moore
    22 min
  • 9
    Walk to Prospect Park
    Walk to
    Prospect Park
    0.55 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 206, PAO and MED

To get from Charlestown to Prospect Park 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 MED train from 30th Street station to Morton-Rutledge station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 41 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

161min$11.25
Bus - 206
206
Train - PAO
PAO
Train - MED
MED
Walk to Prospect Park
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 - MEDMED
    Wait for train
    MED
    #9345 - Wawa
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Morton-Rutledge
    21 min
  • 9
    Walk to Prospect Park
    Walk to
    Prospect Park
    2.28 mi • 47 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Charlestown to Prospect Park

The distance between Charlestown, Philadelphia and Prospect Park, Philadelphia is approximately 35.35 mi, which can typically be travelled in 139 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Charlestown to Prospect Park 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 Prospect Park, Philadelphia

Prospect Park is located at Prospect Park, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Chester Pk & Madison Av.

Train stations close to Prospect Park:

  • Norwood
  • Prospect Park - Moore
  • Glenolden

Bus stations close to Prospect Park:

  • Chester Pk & Madison Av
  • Chester Pk & Burk Av
  • Chester Pk & Prospect Av

Alternative route by bus and train via 206, PAO and MED

To get from Charlestown to Prospect Park 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 MED train from 30th Street station to Morton-Rutledge station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 41 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

161min$11.25
Bus - 206
206
Train - PAO
PAO
Train - MED
MED
Walk to Prospect Park
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 - MEDMED
    Wait for train
    MED
    #9345 - Wawa
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Morton-Rutledge
    21 min
  • 9
    Walk to Prospect Park
    Walk to
    Prospect Park
    2.28 mi • 47 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Charlestown to Prospect Park?

    The fastest way takes 139 minutes, using Bus line 206, Bus line PAO, Bus line WIL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Charlestown to Prospect Park?

    The alternative route takes 161 minutes, using Bus line 206, Bus line PAO, Bus line MED.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 19 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Charlestown to Prospect Park 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 Prospect Park station near Prospect Park in Philadelphia

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

    The total travel time between Charlestown and Prospect Park in Philadelphia by bus and train is about 2 hr 19 min.

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

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Charlestown to Prospect Park?

    The ride from Charlestown to Prospect Park costs $11.25.

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