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

From Elizabeth to Cheltenham by bus and train

To get from Elizabeth to Cheltenham in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NC train from Elizabeth station to Trenton station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRE train and finally take the 16 bus from Broad St & Glenwood Av station to Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av Loop station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 57 min. The bus and train schedule from Elizabeth may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Cheltenham on the Moovit app.

177min
Train - NC
Train - TRE
TRE
Bus - 16
16
Leaves from Elizabeth

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Elizabeth
  • 2
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3825| Trenton Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Trenton
    64 min
  • 4
    Train - TRETRE
    Wait for train
    TRE
    Temple University
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Philadelphia Amtrak
    40 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broad St & Glenwood Av
    ID 17291
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 1616
    Wait for bus
    16
    Cheltenham-Ogontz
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av Loop
    Ride to bus station
    Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av Loop
    ID 136
    42 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Elizabeth to Cheltenham by bus and train via NC, TRE and 28

To get from Elizabeth to Cheltenham in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NC train from Elizabeth station to Trenton station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRE train and finally take the 28 bus from Rhawn St & Torresdale Av - Fs station to Mountain Av & Cheltenham Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 24 min. The bus and train schedule from Elizabeth may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Cheltenham on the Moovit app.

204min
Train - NC
Train - TRE
TRE
Bus - 28
28
Walk to Cheltenham
Leaves from Elizabeth

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Elizabeth
  • 2
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3825| Trenton Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Trenton
    64 min
  • 4
    Train - TRETRE
    Wait for train
    TRE
    Temple University
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Holmesburg Jct
    27 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rhawn St & Torresdale Av - Fs
    ID 524
    340 yd • 5 min
  • 7
    Bus - 2828
    Wait for bus
    28
    Fern Rock Transit Center
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mountain Av & Cheltenham Av
    ID 23571
    37 min
  • 9
    Walk to Cheltenham
    Walk to
    Cheltenham
    1.73 mi • 36 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Elizabeth to Cheltenham

The distance between Elizabeth, Philadelphia and Cheltenham, Philadelphia is approximately 76.56 mi, which can typically be travelled in 177 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Elizabeth to Cheltenham by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Philadelphia – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Elizabeth to Cheltenham

To check the bus and train schedule from Elizabeth to Cheltenham using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Elizabeth) and destination (Cheltenham), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Elizabeth to Cheltenham by bus and train via NC, TRE and 28

To get from Elizabeth to Cheltenham in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NC train from Elizabeth station to Trenton station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRE train and finally take the 28 bus from Rhawn St & Torresdale Av - Fs station to Mountain Av & Cheltenham Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 24 min. The bus and train schedule from Elizabeth may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Cheltenham on the Moovit app.

204min
Train - NC
Train - TRE
TRE
Bus - 28
28
Walk to Cheltenham
Leaves from Elizabeth

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Elizabeth
  • 2
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3825| Trenton Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Trenton
    64 min
  • 4
    Train - TRETRE
    Wait for train
    TRE
    Temple University
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Holmesburg Jct
    27 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rhawn St & Torresdale Av - Fs
    ID 524
    340 yd • 5 min
  • 7
    Bus - 2828
    Wait for bus
    28
    Fern Rock Transit Center
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mountain Av & Cheltenham Av
    ID 23571
    37 min
  • 9
    Walk to Cheltenham
    Walk to
    Cheltenham
    1.73 mi • 36 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 177 minutes, using Train line NC, Train line TRE, Bus line 16.

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

    The alternative route takes 204 minutes, using Train line NC, Train line TRE, Bus line 28.

  • Is there a direct train between Elizabeth and Cheltenham in Philadelphia?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 57 min.

  • Which train line goes from Elizabeth to Cheltenham in Philadelphia?

    The NC train line goes from #3825| Trenton Transit Center station near Elizabeth to Trenton station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Trenton station near Cheltenham in Philadelphia.

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

    The total travel time between Elizabeth and Cheltenham in Philadelphia by train and bus is about 2 hr 57 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Elizabeth to get to Cheltenham in Philadelphia?

    Get on the NC train from the #3825| Trenton Transit Center station near Elizabeth in Philadelphia.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Elizabeth and Cheltenham in Philadelphia?

    Get off the train at the Trenton stop, which is closest to Cheltenham in Philadelphia.

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