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

By bus and light rail

To get from Cheltenham to Folcroft in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 16 bus from Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av Loop station to 15th St & Market St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 11 light rail and finally take the 115 bus from Septa Private Way & Macdade Blvd station to Chester Pk & Folcroft Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 36 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

96min$3.00
Bus - 16
16
Light Rail - 11
11
Bus - 115
115
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 bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Septa Private Way & Macdade Blvd
    ID 31874
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 115115
    Wait for bus
    115
    Airport
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Chester Pk & Folcroft Av
    Ride to bus station
    Chester Pk & Folcroft Av
    ID 25049
    6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and light rail via 16, 11 and 114

To get from Cheltenham to Folcroft in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 16 bus from Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av Loop station to 15th St & Market St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 11 light rail and finally take the 114 bus from Septa Private Way & Macdade Blvd station to Chester Pk & Folcroft Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 42 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

102min$3.00
Bus - 16
16
Light Rail - 11
11
Bus - 114
114
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 bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Septa Private Way & Macdade Blvd
    ID 31874
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 114114
    Wait for bus
    114
    Chester Transportation Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Chester Pk & Folcroft Av
    Ride to bus station
    Chester Pk & Folcroft Av
    ID 25049
    6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Cheltenham to Folcroft

The distance between Cheltenham, Philadelphia and Folcroft, Philadelphia is approximately 17.11 mi, which can typically be travelled in 96 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cheltenham to Folcroft 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 Folcroft, Philadelphia

Folcroft is located at Folcroft, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Chester Pk & Folcroft Av.

Train stations close to Folcroft:

  • Folcroft

Bus stations close to Folcroft:

  • Chester Pk & Folcroft Av
  • Chester Pk & Brainerd Blvd - Fs
  • Chester Pk & Brainard Blvd

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and light rail via 16, 11 and 114

To get from Cheltenham to Folcroft in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 16 bus from Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av Loop station to 15th St & Market St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 11 light rail and finally take the 114 bus from Septa Private Way & Macdade Blvd station to Chester Pk & Folcroft Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 42 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

102min$3.00
Bus - 16
16
Light Rail - 11
11
Bus - 114
114
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 bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Septa Private Way & Macdade Blvd
    ID 31874
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 114114
    Wait for bus
    114
    Chester Transportation Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Chester Pk & Folcroft Av
    Ride to bus station
    Chester Pk & Folcroft Av
    ID 25049
    6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 96 minutes, using Bus line 16, Bus line 11, Bus line 115.

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

    The alternative route takes 102 minutes, using Bus line 16, Bus line 11, Bus line 114.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 36 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Cheltenham to Folcroft 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 bus line and one light rail line till Chester Pk & Folcroft Av station near Folcroft in Philadelphia

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

    The total travel time between Cheltenham and Folcroft in Philadelphia by bus and light rail is about 1 hr 36 min.

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

    Get off the bus at the Chester Pk & Folcroft Av stop, which is closest to Folcroft in Philadelphia.

  • How much is the total bus and light rail fare from Cheltenham to Folcroft?

    The ride from Cheltenham to Folcroft costs $3.00.

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