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

By bus and train

To get from Cheltenham to Wilmington in Philadelphia, take the 16 bus from Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av Loop station to 15th St & Market St station. Next, take the WIL train from Suburban Station station to Wilmington station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 47 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

107min$11.25
Bus - 16
16
Train - WIL
WIL
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
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Suburban Station
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - WILWIL
    Wait for train
    WIL
    #207 - Wilmington
  • 6
    Ride to train station Wilmington
    Ride to train station
    Wilmington
    57 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via H, CHE and WIL

To get from Cheltenham to Wilmington in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the H bus from Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av Loop station to Mt Pleasant Av & Sprague St - Fs station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CHE train and finally take the WIL train from Suburban Station station to Wilmington station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 3 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

123min$11.25
Bus - H
H
Train - CHE
CHE
Train - WIL
WIL
Leaves from Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av Loop

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Cheltenham
  • 2
    Bus - HH
    Wait for bus
    H
    Broad-Erie
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mt Pleasant Av & Sprague St - Fs
    ID 17003
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Sedgwick
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - CHECHE
    Wait for train
    CHE
    #703 - Center City Philadelphia
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Suburban Station
    27 min
  • 7
    Train - WILWIL
    Wait for train
    WIL
    #207 - Wilmington
  • 8
    Ride to train station Wilmington
    Ride to train station
    Wilmington
    57 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Cheltenham to Wilmington

The distance between Cheltenham, Philadelphia and Wilmington, Philadelphia is approximately 35.85 mi, which can typically be travelled in 107 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cheltenham to Wilmington 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 Wilmington, Philadelphia

Wilmington is located at Wilmington, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Wilmington.

Train stations close to Wilmington:

  • Wilmington

Alternative route by bus and train via H, CHE and WIL

To get from Cheltenham to Wilmington in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the H bus from Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av Loop station to Mt Pleasant Av & Sprague St - Fs station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CHE train and finally take the WIL train from Suburban Station station to Wilmington station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 3 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

123min$11.25
Bus - H
H
Train - CHE
CHE
Train - WIL
WIL
Leaves from Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av Loop

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Cheltenham
  • 2
    Bus - HH
    Wait for bus
    H
    Broad-Erie
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mt Pleasant Av & Sprague St - Fs
    ID 17003
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Sedgwick
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - CHECHE
    Wait for train
    CHE
    #703 - Center City Philadelphia
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Suburban Station
    27 min
  • 7
    Train - WILWIL
    Wait for train
    WIL
    #207 - Wilmington
  • 8
    Ride to train station Wilmington
    Ride to train station
    Wilmington
    57 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 107 minutes, using Bus line 16, Bus line WIL.

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

    The alternative route takes 123 minutes, using Bus line H, Bus line CHE, Bus line WIL.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 47 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Cheltenham to Wilmington 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 train line till Wilmington station near Wilmington in Philadelphia

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

    The total travel time between Cheltenham and Wilmington in Philadelphia by bus and train is about 1 hr 47 min.

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

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

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

    The ride from Cheltenham to Wilmington costs $11.25.

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