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How to get from Cheltenham to Darby by bus and light rail?

By bus and light rail

To get from Cheltenham to Darby in Philadelphia, take the 16 bus from Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av Loop station to 15th St & Market St station. Next, take the 11 light rail from Market Street Trolley station to Darby Transportation Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 20 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

80min$2.00
Bus - 16
16
Light Rail - 11
11
Walk to Darby
Leaves from Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av Loop

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Cheltenham
  • 2
    Bus - 1616
    Wait for bus
    16
    15th-Market
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    15th St & Market St
    ID 515
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Market Street Trolley
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - 1111
    Wait for light rail
    11
    Darby Transportation Center
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Darby Transportation Center
    ID 31035
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to Darby
    Walk to
    Darby
    120 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus, light rail and subway

To get from Cheltenham to Darby in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one bus line, one subway line and one light rail line: take the 6 bus from Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av Loop station to Olney Transportation Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BSL subway and finally take the 11 light rail from 13th St station to Darby Transportation Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 42 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

102min$3.00
Bus - 6
6
Subway - BSL
Subway - BSL
Light Rail - 11
11
Walk to Darby
Leaves from Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av Loop

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Cheltenham
  • 2
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    Olney Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Olney Transportation Center
    ID 32095
    15 min
  • 4
    Subway - BSL
    Wait for subway
    BSL
    NRG Station - Local
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    City Hall
    23 min
  • 6
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    13th St
    ID 283
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 7
    Light Rail - 1111
    Wait for light rail
    11
    Darby Transportation Center
  • 8
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Darby Transportation Center
    ID 31035
    31 min
  • 9
    Walk to Darby
    Walk to
    Darby
    120 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Cheltenham to Darby

The distance between Cheltenham, Philadelphia and Darby, Philadelphia is approximately 15.72 mi, which can typically be travelled in 80 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cheltenham to Darby by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Philadelphia – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Cheltenham

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

Train stations close to Cheltenham:

  • Elkins Park
  • Washington Lane
  • Stenton

Bus stations close to Cheltenham:

  • Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av - Fs
  • Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av
  • Cheltenham Av & Limekiln Pk

Public transit stations close to Darby, Philadelphia

Darby is located at Darby, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Darby Transportation Center.

Bus stations close to Darby:

  • Darby Transportation Center
  • Septa Private Way & Macdade Blvd
  • Chester Pk & Macdade Blvd

By bus, light rail and subway

To get from Cheltenham to Darby in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one bus line, one subway line and one light rail line: take the 6 bus from Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av Loop station to Olney Transportation Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BSL subway and finally take the 11 light rail from 13th St station to Darby Transportation Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 42 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

102min$3.00
Bus - 6
6
Subway - BSL
Subway - BSL
Light Rail - 11
11
Walk to Darby
Leaves from Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av Loop

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Cheltenham
  • 2
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    Olney Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Olney Transportation Center
    ID 32095
    15 min
  • 4
    Subway - BSL
    Wait for subway
    BSL
    NRG Station - Local
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    City Hall
    23 min
  • 6
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    13th St
    ID 283
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 7
    Light Rail - 1111
    Wait for light rail
    11
    Darby Transportation Center
  • 8
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Darby Transportation Center
    ID 31035
    31 min
  • 9
    Walk to Darby
    Walk to
    Darby
    120 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 80 minutes, using Bus line 16, Bus line 11.

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

    The alternative route takes 102 minutes, using Bus line 6, Bus line BSL, Bus line 11.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 20 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Cheltenham to Darby in Philadelphia?

    The 16 bus line goes from 15th-Market station near Cheltenham to 15th St & Market St station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line till Darby station near Darby in Philadelphia

  • How long does it take to travel from Cheltenham to Darby in Philadelphia by bus and light rail?

    The total travel time between Cheltenham and Darby in Philadelphia by bus and light rail is about 1 hr 20 min.

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

    Get on the 16 bus from the 15th-Market stop near Cheltenham in Philadelphia.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Cheltenham and Darby in Philadelphia?

    Get off the bus at the Darby station, which is closest to Darby in Philadelphia.

  • How much is the bus fare from Cheltenham to Darby?

    The ride from Cheltenham to Darby costs $2.00.

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