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How to get from Charlestown to Lower Merion by bus and subway?

By bus and subway

To get from Charlestown to Lower Merion in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 206 bus from General Warren Blvd & Otis - FS station to Lancaster Av & Cedar Hollow Rd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 106 bus and finally take the NHSL subway from Radnor station to Matsonford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 22 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

82min$3.00
Bus - 206
206
Bus - 106
106
Subway - NHSL
Subway - NHSL
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
    Lancaster Av & Cedar Hollow Rd
    ID 19388
    23 min
  • 4
    Bus - 106106
    Wait for bus
    106
    69th Street Transportation Ctr
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    King Of Prussia Rd & Nhsl Radnor Sta Dr
    ID 19422
    31 min
  • 6
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Radnor
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 7
    Subway - NHSL
    Wait for subway
    NHSL
    Norristown Transportation Center
  • 8
    Ride to subway station Matsonford
    Ride to subway station
    Matsonford
    2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus, subway and train

To get from Charlestown to Lower Merion in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one subway 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 NHSL subway from Radnor station to Matsonford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 22 min. The ride fare is $5.75.

82min$5.75
Bus - 206
206
Train - PAO
PAO
Subway - NHSL
Subway - NHSL
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
    Radnor
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Radnor
    740 yd • 9 min
  • 8
    Subway - NHSL
    Wait for subway
    NHSL
    Norristown Transportation Center
  • 9
    Ride to subway station Matsonford
    Ride to subway station
    Matsonford
    2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Charlestown to Lower Merion

The distance between Charlestown, Philadelphia and Lower Merion, Philadelphia is approximately 16.15 mi, which can typically be travelled in 82 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Charlestown to Lower Merion by bus and subway, 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 Lower Merion, Philadelphia

Lower Merion is located at Lower Merion, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Matsonford.

Subway stations close to Lower Merion:

  • Matsonford
  • Radnor
  • Gulph Mills

Train stations close to Lower Merion:

  • Radnor
  • Villanova

By bus, subway and train

To get from Charlestown to Lower Merion in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one subway 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 NHSL subway from Radnor station to Matsonford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 22 min. The ride fare is $5.75.

82min$5.75
Bus - 206
206
Train - PAO
PAO
Subway - NHSL
Subway - NHSL
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
    Radnor
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Radnor
    740 yd • 9 min
  • 8
    Subway - NHSL
    Wait for subway
    NHSL
    Norristown Transportation Center
  • 9
    Ride to subway station Matsonford
    Ride to subway station
    Matsonford
    2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Charlestown to Lower Merion?

    The fastest way takes 82 minutes, using Bus line 206, Bus line 106, Bus line NHSL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Charlestown to Lower Merion?

    The alternative route takes 82 minutes, using Bus line 206, Bus line PAO, Bus line NHSL.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 22 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Charlestown to Lower Merion in Philadelphia?

    The 206 bus line goes from Paoli Rail Station station near Charlestown to Lancaster Av & Cedar Hollow Rd station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till Matsonford station near Lower Merion in Philadelphia

  • How long does it take to travel from Charlestown to Lower Merion in Philadelphia by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between Charlestown and Lower Merion in Philadelphia by bus and subway is about 1 hr 22 min.

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

    Get off the bus at the Matsonford station, which is closest to Lower Merion in Philadelphia.

  • How much is the total bus and subway fare from Charlestown to Lower Merion?

    The ride from Charlestown to Lower Merion costs $3.00.

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