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

By bus and train

To get from Cheltenham to Trenton in Philadelphia, take the 16 bus from Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av Loop station to Broad St & Glenwood Av station. Next, take the TRE train from North Philadelphia Amtrak station to Trenton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 21 min. The ride fare is $10.25.

81min$10.25
Bus - 16
16
Train - TRE
TRE
Walk to Trenton
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
    Broad St & Glenwood Av
    ID 17129
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Philadelphia Amtrak
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - TRETRE
    Wait for train
    TRE
    #9701 - Trenton
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Trenton
    41 min
  • 7
    Walk to Trenton
    Walk to
    Trenton
    280 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus, subway and train

To get from Cheltenham to Trenton in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one bus line, one subway line and one train 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 TRE train from North Philadelphia Amtrak station to Trenton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 43 min. The ride fare is $10.25.

103min$10.25
Bus - 6
6
Subway - BSL
Subway - BSL
Train - TRE
TRE
Walk to Trenton
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
    North Philadelphia
    11 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Philadelphia Amtrak
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - TRETRE
    Wait for train
    TRE
    #9701 - Trenton
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Trenton
    41 min
  • 9
    Walk to Trenton
    Walk to
    Trenton
    280 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Cheltenham to Trenton

The distance between Cheltenham, Philadelphia and Trenton, Philadelphia is approximately 33.99 mi, which can typically be travelled in 81 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cheltenham to Trenton by bus and train, 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 Trenton, Philadelphia

Trenton is located at Trenton, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is South Clinton Ave at East State St.

Train stations close to Trenton:

  • Trenton

Bus stations close to Trenton:

  • South Clinton Ave at East State St
  • Clinton Av & State St
  • State St & Clinton Av

By bus, subway and train

To get from Cheltenham to Trenton in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one bus line, one subway line and one train 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 TRE train from North Philadelphia Amtrak station to Trenton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 43 min. The ride fare is $10.25.

103min$10.25
Bus - 6
6
Subway - BSL
Subway - BSL
Train - TRE
TRE
Walk to Trenton
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
    North Philadelphia
    11 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Philadelphia Amtrak
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - TRETRE
    Wait for train
    TRE
    #9701 - Trenton
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Trenton
    41 min
  • 9
    Walk to Trenton
    Walk to
    Trenton
    280 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 81 minutes, using Bus line 16, Bus line TRE.

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

    The alternative route takes 103 minutes, using Bus line 6, Bus line BSL, Bus line TRE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 21 min.

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

    The 16 bus line goes from 15th-Market station near Cheltenham to Broad St & Glenwood Av station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Trenton station near Trenton in Philadelphia

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

    The total travel time between Cheltenham and Trenton in Philadelphia by bus and train is about 1 hr 21 min.

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

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

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

    The ride from Cheltenham to Trenton costs $10.25.

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