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

By bus and train

To get from Cheltenham to Falls in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 16 bus from Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av Loop station to Broad St & Glenwood Av station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRE train and finally take the 608 bus from Wallenberg Ave Across From Terminal station to W State St at Calhoun St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 51 min.

111min
Bus - 16
16
Train - TRE
TRE
Bus - 608
608
Walk to Falls
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 bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wallenberg Ave Across From Terminal
    ID 22736
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 608608
    Wait for bus
    608
    Cc Ewing
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    W State St at Calhoun St
    ID 22755
    8 min
  • 10
    Walk to Falls
    Walk to
    Falls
    0.99 mi • 21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 16, TRE and 409

To get from Cheltenham to Falls in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 16 bus from Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av Loop station to Broad St & Glenwood Av station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRE train and finally take the 409 bus from Wallenberg Ave Across From Terminal station to S Warren St at W State St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 10 min.

130min
Bus - 16
16
Train - TRE
TRE
Bus - 409
409
Walk to Falls
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 bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wallenberg Ave Across From Terminal
    ID 22736
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 409409
    Wait for bus
    409
    Philadelphia
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    S Warren St at W State St
    ID 22802
    5 min
  • 10
    Walk to Falls
    Walk to
    Falls
    1.5 mi • 31 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Cheltenham to Falls

The distance between Cheltenham, Philadelphia and Falls, Philadelphia is approximately 36.15 mi, which can typically be travelled in 111 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cheltenham to Falls 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 Falls, Philadelphia

Falls is located at Falls, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is W Trenton Av & Hamilton Blvd.

Train stations close to Falls:

  • Trenton

Bus stations close to Falls:

  • W Trenton Av & Hamilton Blvd
  • W Trenton Av & Lafayette Av
  • W Trenton Av & Lincoln Av

Alternative route by bus and train via 16, TRE and 409

To get from Cheltenham to Falls in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 16 bus from Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av Loop station to Broad St & Glenwood Av station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRE train and finally take the 409 bus from Wallenberg Ave Across From Terminal station to S Warren St at W State St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 10 min.

130min
Bus - 16
16
Train - TRE
TRE
Bus - 409
409
Walk to Falls
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 bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wallenberg Ave Across From Terminal
    ID 22736
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 409409
    Wait for bus
    409
    Philadelphia
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    S Warren St at W State St
    ID 22802
    5 min
  • 10
    Walk to Falls
    Walk to
    Falls
    1.5 mi • 31 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 111 minutes, using Bus line 16, Bus line TRE, Bus line 608.

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

    The alternative route takes 130 minutes, using Bus line 16, Bus line TRE, Bus line 409.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 51 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Cheltenham to Falls 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 bus line and one train line till Falls station near Falls in Philadelphia

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

    The total travel time between Cheltenham and Falls in Philadelphia by bus and train is about 1 hr 51 min.

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

    Get off the bus at the Falls stop, which is closest to Falls in Philadelphia.

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