How to get from Cheltenham to Newtown by bus and subway?

By bus and subway

To get from Cheltenham to Newtown in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway 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 MFL subway and finally take the 104 bus from 69th Street Transportation Center station to West Chester Pk & Clyde Ln station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 26 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

86min$3.00
Bus - 16
16
Subway - MFL
Subway - MFL
Bus - 104
104
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 subway station
    Walk to subway station
    15th St Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - MFL
    Wait for subway
    MFL
    69th Street Transportation Center - All Stops
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    69th Street Transportation Center
    ID 31034
    15 min
  • 7
    Bus - 104104
    Wait for bus
    104
    Express West Chester University
  • 8
    Ride to bus station West Chester Pk & Clyde Ln
    Ride to bus station
    West Chester Pk & Clyde Ln
    ID 18679
    19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and subway via 16, MFL and 120

To get from Cheltenham to Newtown in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway 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 MFL subway and finally take the 120 bus from 69th Street Transportation Center station to West Chester Pk & Clyde Ln station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 35 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

95min$3.00
Bus - 16
16
Subway - MFL
Subway - MFL
Bus - 120
120
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 subway station
    Walk to subway station
    15th St Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - MFL
    Wait for subway
    MFL
    69th Street Transportation Center - All Stops
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    69th Street Transportation Center
    ID 31034
    15 min
  • 7
    Bus - 120120
    Wait for bus
    120
    Cheyney University
  • 8
    Ride to bus station West Chester Pk & Clyde Ln
    Ride to bus station
    West Chester Pk & Clyde Ln
    ID 18679
    23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Cheltenham to Newtown

The distance between Cheltenham, Philadelphia and Newtown, Philadelphia is approximately 22.05 mi, which can typically be travelled in 86 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cheltenham to Newtown 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 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 Newtown, Philadelphia

Newtown is located at Newtown, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Westchester Pk & Saint Albans Av - FS.

Bus stations close to Newtown:

  • Westchester Pk & Saint Albans Av - FS
  • West Chester Pk & School Ln - Fs
  • West Chester Pk & Medical Dr - Mbfs

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and subway via 16, MFL and 120

To get from Cheltenham to Newtown in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway 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 MFL subway and finally take the 120 bus from 69th Street Transportation Center station to West Chester Pk & Clyde Ln station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 35 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

95min$3.00
Bus - 16
16
Subway - MFL
Subway - MFL
Bus - 120
120
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 subway station
    Walk to subway station
    15th St Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - MFL
    Wait for subway
    MFL
    69th Street Transportation Center - All Stops
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    69th Street Transportation Center
    ID 31034
    15 min
  • 7
    Bus - 120120
    Wait for bus
    120
    Cheyney University
  • 8
    Ride to bus station West Chester Pk & Clyde Ln
    Ride to bus station
    West Chester Pk & Clyde Ln
    ID 18679
    23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 86 minutes, using Bus line 16, Bus line MFL, Bus line 104.

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

    The alternative route takes 95 minutes, using Bus line 16, Bus line MFL, Bus line 120.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 26 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Cheltenham to Newtown 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 subway line till West Chester Pk & Clyde Ln station near Newtown in Philadelphia

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

    The total travel time between Cheltenham and Newtown in Philadelphia by bus and subway is about 1 hr 26 min.

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

    Get off the bus at the West Chester Pk & Clyde Ln stop, which is closest to Newtown in Philadelphia.

  • How much is the total bus and subway fare from Cheltenham to Newtown?

    The ride from Cheltenham to Newtown costs $3.00.

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