How to get from 8th St Station to Charlestown by bus?

By bus

To get from 8th St Station to Charlestown in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the MFO bus from Market St & 8th St station to 69th Street Transportation Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 106 bus and finally take the 206 bus from Lancaster Av & Central Av station to General Warren Blvd & Otis - FS station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 10 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

130min$3.00
Walk to bus stationBus - MFO
MFO
Bus - 106
106
Bus - 206
206
Leaves from Market St & 8th St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Market St & 8th St
    ID 10338
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - MFOMFO
    Wait for bus
    MFO
    69th St Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    69th Street Transportation Center
    ID 31034
    31 min
  • 4
    Bus - 106106
    Wait for bus
    106
    Paoli
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lancaster Av & Central Av
    ID 29765
    48 min
  • 6
    Bus - 206206
    Wait for bus
    206
    Commons at Great Valley
  • 7
    Ride to bus station General Warren Blvd & Otis - FS
    Ride to bus station
    General Warren Blvd & Otis - FS
    ID 15301
    23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from 8th St Station to Charlestown in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the MFO bus from Market St & 8th St station to Market St at 30th St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the KEYSTONE SERVICE train and finally take the 206 bus from Paoli Regional Rail Station station to General Warren Blvd & Otis - FS station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 10 min.

130min
Walk to bus stationBus - MFO
MFO
Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
Bus - 206
206
Leaves from Market St & 8th St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Market St & 8th St
    ID 10338
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - MFOMFO
    Wait for bus
    MFO
    69th St Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Market St at 30th St
    ID 32607
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    30th Street
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
    Wait for train
    KEYSTONE SERVICE
    Harrisburg
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Paoli
    24 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Paoli Regional Rail Station
    ID 1874
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 206206
    Wait for bus
    206
    Commons at Great Valley
  • 9
    Ride to bus station General Warren Blvd & Otis - FS
    Ride to bus station
    General Warren Blvd & Otis - FS
    ID 15301
    25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from 8th St Station to Charlestown

The distance between 8th St Station, Philadelphia and Charlestown, Philadelphia is approximately 29.51 mi, which can typically be travelled in 130 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 8th St Station to Charlestown by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Philadelphia – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to 8th St Station

8th St Station is located at 8th St Station, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is 9th St & Market St.

Subway stations close to 8th St Station:

  • 11th St Station
  • 9-10th And Locust
  • Chinatown

Train stations close to 8th St Station:

  • Jefferson Station

Bus stations close to 8th St Station:

  • 9th St & Market St
  • Market St & 9th St
  • Market St at 9th St

Public transit stations close to Charlestown, Philadelphia

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

Train stations close to Charlestown:

  • Malvern

Bus stations close to Charlestown:

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

Related Routes

By bus and train

To get from 8th St Station to Charlestown in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the MFO bus from Market St & 8th St station to Market St at 30th St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the KEYSTONE SERVICE train and finally take the 206 bus from Paoli Regional Rail Station station to General Warren Blvd & Otis - FS station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 10 min.

130min
Walk to bus stationBus - MFO
MFO
Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
Bus - 206
206
Leaves from Market St & 8th St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Market St & 8th St
    ID 10338
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - MFOMFO
    Wait for bus
    MFO
    69th St Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Market St at 30th St
    ID 32607
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    30th Street
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
    Wait for train
    KEYSTONE SERVICE
    Harrisburg
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Paoli
    24 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Paoli Regional Rail Station
    ID 1874
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 206206
    Wait for bus
    206
    Commons at Great Valley
  • 9
    Ride to bus station General Warren Blvd & Otis - FS
    Ride to bus station
    General Warren Blvd & Otis - FS
    ID 15301
    25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from 8th St Station to Charlestown?

    The fastest way takes 130 minutes, using Bus line MFO, Bus line 106, Bus line 206.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 8th St Station to Charlestown?

    The alternative route takes 130 minutes, using Bus line MFO, Bus line KEYSTONE SERVICE, Bus line 206.

  • Is there a direct bus between 8th St Station and Charlestown in Philadelphia?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 10 min.

  • Which bus line goes from 8th St Station to Charlestown in Philadelphia?

    The MFO bus line goes from Market St & 8th St station near 8th St Station to 69th St Transportation Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till General Warren Blvd & Otis - FS station near Charlestown in Philadelphia

  • How long does it take to travel from 8th St Station to Charlestown in Philadelphia by bus?

    The total travel time between 8th St Station and Charlestown in Philadelphia by bus is about 2 hr 10 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near 8th St Station to get to Charlestown in Philadelphia?

    Get on the MFO bus from the Market St & 8th St stop near 8th St Station in Philadelphia.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between 8th St Station and Charlestown in Philadelphia?

    Get off the bus at the General Warren Blvd & Otis - FS stop, which is closest to Charlestown in Philadelphia.

  • How much is the bus fare from 8th St Station to Charlestown?

    The ride from 8th St Station to Charlestown costs $3.00.

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