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

By bus and train

To get from Charlestown to Cheltenham in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: 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 16 bus from 15th St & Market St station to Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av Loop station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 47 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

167min$11.25
Bus - 206
206
Train - PAO
PAO
Bus - 16
16
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
    Suburban Station
    51 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    15th St & Market St
    ID 515
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1616
    Wait for bus
    16
    Cheltenham-Ogontz
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av Loop
    Ride to bus station
    Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av Loop
    ID 136
    61 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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

To get from Charlestown to Cheltenham 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 CHE train from Suburban Station station to Stenton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 43 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

163min$11.25
Bus - 206
206
Train - PAO
PAO
Train - CHE
CHE
Walk to Cheltenham
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
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Paoli
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - PAOPAO
    Wait for train
    PAO
    #5438 - Center City Philadelphia
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Suburban Station
    50 min
  • 7
    Train - CHECHE
    Wait for train
    CHE
    #720 - Chestnut Hill East
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stenton
    29 min
  • 9
    Walk to Cheltenham
    Walk to
    Cheltenham
    1.54 mi • 32 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Charlestown to Cheltenham

The distance between Charlestown, Philadelphia and Cheltenham, Philadelphia is approximately 36.67 mi, which can typically be travelled in 167 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Charlestown to Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham, Philadelphia

Cheltenham is located at Cheltenham, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Ogontz Av & 78th Av.

Train stations close to Cheltenham:

  • Elkins Park
  • Washington Lane
  • Jenkintown Wyncote

Bus stations close to Cheltenham:

  • Ogontz Av & 78th Av
  • Ogontz Av & 77th Av
  • Cheltenham Av & 79th Av - Fs

Related Routes

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

To get from Charlestown to Cheltenham 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 CHE train from Suburban Station station to Stenton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 43 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

163min$11.25
Bus - 206
206
Train - PAO
PAO
Train - CHE
CHE
Walk to Cheltenham
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
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Paoli
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - PAOPAO
    Wait for train
    PAO
    #5438 - Center City Philadelphia
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Suburban Station
    50 min
  • 7
    Train - CHECHE
    Wait for train
    CHE
    #720 - Chestnut Hill East
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stenton
    29 min
  • 9
    Walk to Cheltenham
    Walk to
    Cheltenham
    1.54 mi • 32 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 167 minutes, using Bus line 206, Bus line PAO, Bus line 16.

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

    The alternative route takes 163 minutes, using Bus line 206, Bus line PAO, Bus line CHE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 47 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Charlestown to Cheltenham 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 one bus line and one train line till Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av Loop station near Cheltenham in Philadelphia

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

    The total travel time between Charlestown and Cheltenham in Philadelphia by bus and train is about 2 hr 47 min.

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

    Get off the bus at the Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av Loop stop, which is closest to Cheltenham in Philadelphia.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Charlestown to Cheltenham?

    The ride from Charlestown to Cheltenham costs $11.25.

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