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How to get from Cheltenham to Tinicum by bus and light rail?

By bus and light rail

To get from Cheltenham to Tinicum in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail 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 11 light rail and finally take the 115 bus from Septa Private Way & Macdade Blvd station to International Plaza station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 56 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

116min$3.00
Bus - 16
16
Light Rail - 11
11
Bus - 115
115
Walk to Tinicum
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 light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Market Street Trolley
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - 1111
    Wait for light rail
    11
    Darby Transportation Center
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Darby Transportation Center
    ID 31035
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Septa Private Way & Macdade Blvd
    ID 31874
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 115115
    Wait for bus
    115
    Airport
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    International Plaza
    ID 618
    25 min
  • 10
    Walk to Tinicum
    Walk to
    Tinicum
    40 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Cheltenham to Tinicum in Philadelphia, take the 16 bus from Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av Loop station to 15th St & Market St station. Next, take the AIR train from Suburban Station station to Airport Terminal A station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 45 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

105min$11.25
Bus - 16
16
Train - AIR
AIR
Walk to Tinicum
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 train station
    Walk to train station
    Suburban Station
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - AIRAIR
    Wait for train
    AIR
    #9409 - Airport Terminal E F
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Airport Terminal A
    22 min
  • 7
    Walk to Tinicum
    Walk to
    Tinicum
    0.63 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Cheltenham to Tinicum

The distance between Cheltenham, Philadelphia and Tinicum, Philadelphia is approximately 23.36 mi, which can typically be travelled in 116 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cheltenham to Tinicum by bus and light rail, 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 Tinicum, Philadelphia

Tinicum is located at Tinicum, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is International Plaza.

Train stations close to Tinicum:

  • Airport Terminal A
  • Airport Terminal C D
  • Airport Terminal E F

Bus stations close to Tinicum:

  • International Plaza
  • Scott Way & Tinicum Island Rd
  • Tinicum Island Rd & Scott Way

By bus and train

To get from Cheltenham to Tinicum in Philadelphia, take the 16 bus from Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av Loop station to 15th St & Market St station. Next, take the AIR train from Suburban Station station to Airport Terminal A station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 45 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

105min$11.25
Bus - 16
16
Train - AIR
AIR
Walk to Tinicum
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 train station
    Walk to train station
    Suburban Station
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - AIRAIR
    Wait for train
    AIR
    #9409 - Airport Terminal E F
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Airport Terminal A
    22 min
  • 7
    Walk to Tinicum
    Walk to
    Tinicum
    0.63 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 116 minutes, using Bus line 16, Bus line 11, Bus line 115.

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

    The alternative route takes 105 minutes, using Bus line 16, Bus line AIR.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 56 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Cheltenham to Tinicum 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 light rail line till Tinicum station near Tinicum in Philadelphia

  • How long does it take to travel from Cheltenham to Tinicum in Philadelphia by bus and light rail?

    The total travel time between Cheltenham and Tinicum in Philadelphia by bus and light rail is about 1 hr 56 min.

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

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

  • How much is the total bus and light rail fare from Cheltenham to Tinicum?

    The ride from Cheltenham to Tinicum costs $3.00.

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