How to get from Cheltenham to West Chester by bus and subway?

By bus and subway

To get from Cheltenham to West Chester 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 Westchester Transportation Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 6 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

126min$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
    37 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
    West Chester University
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Westchester Transportation Center
    Ride to bus station
    Westchester Transportation Center
    47 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from Cheltenham to West Chester in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: 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 42 bus and finally take the 104 bus from 69th Street Transportation Center station to Westchester Transportation Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 35 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

155min$3.00
Bus - 16
16
Bus - 42
42
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 bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Walnut St & 15th St
    ID 14079
    440 yd • 6 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4242
    Wait for bus
    42
    Wycombe
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Marshall Rd & Rocklyn Rd
    ID 22182
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    69th Street Transportation Center
    ID 31034
    0.51 mi • 11 min
  • 8
    Bus - 104104
    Wait for bus
    104
    West Chester University
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Westchester Transportation Center
    Ride to bus station
    Westchester Transportation Center
    47 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Cheltenham to West Chester

The distance between Cheltenham, Philadelphia and West Chester, Philadelphia is approximately 34.29 mi, which can typically be travelled in 126 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cheltenham to West Chester 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 West Chester, Philadelphia

West Chester is located at West Chester, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Westchester Transportation Center.

Bus stations close to West Chester:

  • Westchester Transportation Center
  • New St & Chestnut St - Fs
  • Chestnut St & Darlington St

Related Routes

By bus

To get from Cheltenham to West Chester in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: 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 42 bus and finally take the 104 bus from 69th Street Transportation Center station to Westchester Transportation Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 35 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

155min$3.00
Bus - 16
16
Bus - 42
42
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 bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Walnut St & 15th St
    ID 14079
    440 yd • 6 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4242
    Wait for bus
    42
    Wycombe
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Marshall Rd & Rocklyn Rd
    ID 22182
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    69th Street Transportation Center
    ID 31034
    0.51 mi • 11 min
  • 8
    Bus - 104104
    Wait for bus
    104
    West Chester University
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Westchester Transportation Center
    Ride to bus station
    Westchester Transportation Center
    47 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Cheltenham to West Chester?

    The fastest way takes 126 minutes, using Bus line 16, Bus line MFL, Bus line 104.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Cheltenham to West Chester?

    The alternative route takes 155 minutes, using Bus line 16, Bus line 42, Bus line 104.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 6 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Cheltenham to West Chester 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 Westchester Transportation Center station near West Chester in Philadelphia

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

    The total travel time between Cheltenham and West Chester in Philadelphia by bus and subway is about 2 hr 6 min.

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

    Get off the bus at the Westchester Transportation Center stop, which is closest to West Chester in Philadelphia.

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

    The ride from Cheltenham to West Chester costs $3.00.

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