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How to get from 56th St Station to Charlestown by bus and subway?

By bus and subway

To get from 56th St Station to Charlestown in Philadelphia, take the MFL subway from 56th St Station station to Spring Garden Station station. Next, take the FLIXBUS 2602 bus from Philadelphia station to Malvern station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 49 min.

109min
Subway - MFL
Subway - MFL
Bus - FLIXBUS 2602FLIXBUS 2602
Walk to Charlestown
Leaves from 56th St Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    56th St Station
  • 2
    Subway - MFL
    Wait for subway
    MFL
    Frankford Transportation Center - All Stops
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Spring Garden Station
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Philadelphia
    ID 6MK
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - FLIXBUS 2602FLIXBUS 2602
    Wait for bus
    FLIXBUS 2602
    Malvern
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Malvern
    ID 6MV
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to Charlestown
    Walk to
    Charlestown
    2.42 mi • 50 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from 56th St Station to Charlestown in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the G bus from 56th St & Market St - Fs station to Oregon Av & 4th St - FS station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 57 bus and finally take the FLIXBUS 2602 bus from Philadelphia station to Malvern station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 54 min.

174min
Walk to bus stationBus - G
G
Bus - 57
57
Bus - FLIXBUS 2602FLIXBUS 2602
Walk to Charlestown
Leaves from 56th St & Market St - Fs

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    56th St & Market St - Fs
    ID 197
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - GG
    Wait for bus
    G
    Food Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Oregon Av & 4th St - FS
    ID 11468
    37 min
  • 4
    Bus - 5757
    Wait for bus
    57
    Fern Rock Transportation Center
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    3rd St & Green St
    ID 24867
    21 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Philadelphia
    ID 6MK
    260 yd • 4 min
  • 7
    Bus - FLIXBUS 2602FLIXBUS 2602
    Wait for bus
    FLIXBUS 2602
    Malvern
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Malvern
    ID 6MV
    35 min
  • 9
    Walk to Charlestown
    Walk to
    Charlestown
    2.42 mi • 50 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from 56th St Station to Charlestown

The distance between 56th St Station, Philadelphia and Charlestown, Philadelphia is approximately 29.11 mi, which can typically be travelled in 109 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 56th St Station to Charlestown 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 56th St Station

56th St Station is located at 56th St Station, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is 56th St & Market St.

Subway stations close to 56th St Station:

  • 52nd St Station
  • 60th St Station

Bus stations close to 56th St Station:

  • 56th St & Market St
  • Market St & 56th St
  • 56th St & Market St - Fs

Public transit stations close to Charlestown, Philadelphia

Charlestown is located at Charlestown, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is General Warren Blvd & Otis - FS.

Train stations close to Charlestown:

  • Malvern

Bus stations close to Charlestown:

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

By bus

To get from 56th St Station to Charlestown in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the G bus from 56th St & Market St - Fs station to Oregon Av & 4th St - FS station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 57 bus and finally take the FLIXBUS 2602 bus from Philadelphia station to Malvern station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 54 min.

174min
Walk to bus stationBus - G
G
Bus - 57
57
Bus - FLIXBUS 2602FLIXBUS 2602
Walk to Charlestown
Leaves from 56th St & Market St - Fs

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    56th St & Market St - Fs
    ID 197
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - GG
    Wait for bus
    G
    Food Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Oregon Av & 4th St - FS
    ID 11468
    37 min
  • 4
    Bus - 5757
    Wait for bus
    57
    Fern Rock Transportation Center
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    3rd St & Green St
    ID 24867
    21 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Philadelphia
    ID 6MK
    260 yd • 4 min
  • 7
    Bus - FLIXBUS 2602FLIXBUS 2602
    Wait for bus
    FLIXBUS 2602
    Malvern
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Malvern
    ID 6MV
    35 min
  • 9
    Walk to Charlestown
    Walk to
    Charlestown
    2.42 mi • 50 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from 56th St Station to Charlestown?

    The fastest way takes 109 minutes, using Bus line MFL, Bus line FLIXBUS 2602.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 56th St Station to Charlestown?

    The alternative route takes 174 minutes, using Bus line G, Bus line 57, Bus line FLIXBUS 2602.

  • Is there a direct subway between 56th St Station and Charlestown in Philadelphia?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 49 min.

  • Which subway line goes from 56th St Station to Charlestown in Philadelphia?

    The MFL subway line goes from Frankford Transportation Center - All Stops station near 56th St Station to Spring Garden Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Spring Garden Station station near Charlestown in Philadelphia

  • How long does it take to travel from 56th St Station to Charlestown in Philadelphia by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between 56th St Station and Charlestown in Philadelphia by subway and bus is about 1 hr 49 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near 56th St Station to get to Charlestown in Philadelphia?

    Get on the MFL subway from the Frankford Transportation Center - All Stops station near 56th St Station in Philadelphia.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between 56th St Station and Charlestown in Philadelphia?

    Get off the subway at the Spring Garden Station stop, which is closest to Charlestown in Philadelphia.

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