How to get from Cheltenham to Salem by bus?

By bus

To get from Cheltenham to Salem in Philadelphia, take the 16 bus from Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av Loop station to Broad St & Arch St station. Next, take the 401 bus from Broad St at Cherry St station to East Broadway at Union St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 23 min.

143min
Bus - 16
16
Bus - 401
401
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 & Arch St
    ID 5131
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broad St at Cherry St
    ID 27947
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 401401
    Wait for bus
    401
    Salem
  • 6
    Ride to bus station East Broadway at Union St
    Ride to bus station
    East Broadway at Union St
    ID 28098
    91 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and subway

To get from Cheltenham to Salem in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway 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 401 bus from Broad St at Cherry St station to East Broadway at Union St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 29 min.

149min
Bus - 6
6
Subway - BSL
Subway - BSL
Bus - 401
401
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
    Race Vine
    21 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broad St at Cherry St
    ID 27947
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 401401
    Wait for bus
    401
    Salem
  • 8
    Ride to bus station East Broadway at Union St
    Ride to bus station
    East Broadway at Union St
    ID 28098
    91 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Cheltenham to Salem

The distance between Cheltenham, Philadelphia and Salem, Philadelphia is approximately 48.1 mi, which can typically be travelled in 143 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cheltenham to Salem by bus, 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 Salem, Philadelphia

Salem is located at Salem, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is East Broadway at Union St.

Bus stations close to Salem:

  • East Broadway at Union St
  • Broadway at Yorke St
  • Keasbey Ave at Roe Ave

Related Routes

By bus and subway

To get from Cheltenham to Salem in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway 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 401 bus from Broad St at Cherry St station to East Broadway at Union St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 29 min.

149min
Bus - 6
6
Subway - BSL
Subway - BSL
Bus - 401
401
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
    Race Vine
    21 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broad St at Cherry St
    ID 27947
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 401401
    Wait for bus
    401
    Salem
  • 8
    Ride to bus station East Broadway at Union St
    Ride to bus station
    East Broadway at Union St
    ID 28098
    91 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 143 minutes, using Bus line 16, Bus line 401.

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

    The alternative route takes 149 minutes, using Bus line 6, Bus line BSL, Bus line 401.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 23 min.

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

    The 16 bus line goes from 15th-Market station near Cheltenham to Broad St & Arch St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till East Broadway at Union St station near Salem in Philadelphia

  • How long does it take to travel from Cheltenham to Salem in Philadelphia by bus?

    The total travel time between Cheltenham and Salem in Philadelphia by bus is about 2 hr 23 min.

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

    Get off the bus at the East Broadway at Union St stop, which is closest to Salem in Philadelphia.

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