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

By bus and train

To get from Thornbury to Cheltenham in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 119 bus from Creek Rd & Cheyney Rd - Mbns station to Chester Transportation Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WIL train and finally take the 16 bus from 15th St & Market St station to Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av Loop station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 58 min. The ride fare is $13.25.

178min$13.25
Bus - 119
119
Train - WIL
WIL
Bus - 16
16
Leaves from Creek Rd & Cheyney Rd - Mbns

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Thornbury
  • 2
    Bus - 119119
    Wait for bus
    119
    Chester Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chester Transportation Center
    ID 31036
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chester
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - WILWIL
    Wait for train
    WIL
    #212 - Center City Philadelphia
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Suburban Station
    37 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    15th St & Market St
    ID 515
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1616
    Wait for bus
    16
    Cheltenham-Ogontz
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av Loop
    Ride to bus station
    Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av Loop
    ID 136
    51 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 119, WIL and WAR

To get from Thornbury to Cheltenham in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 119 bus from Creek Rd & Cheyney Rd - Mbns station to Chester Transportation Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WIL train and finally take the WAR train from Suburban Station station to Melrose Park station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 7 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

187min$11.25
Bus - 119
119
Train - WIL
WIL
Train - WAR
WAR
Walk to Cheltenham
Leaves from Creek Rd & Cheyney Rd - Mbns

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Thornbury
  • 2
    Bus - 119119
    Wait for bus
    119
    Chester Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chester Transportation Center
    ID 31036
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chester
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - WILWIL
    Wait for train
    WIL
    #212 - Center City Philadelphia
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Suburban Station
    37 min
  • 7
    Train - WARWAR
    Wait for train
    WAR
    #424 - Glenside
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Melrose Park
    21 min
  • 9
    Walk to Cheltenham
    Walk to
    Cheltenham
    1.94 mi • 41 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Thornbury to Cheltenham

The distance between Thornbury, Philadelphia and Cheltenham, Philadelphia is approximately 41.54 mi, which can typically be travelled in 178 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Thornbury to Cheltenham 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 Thornbury

Thornbury is located at Thornbury, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Creek Rd & Cheyney Rd - Mbfs.

Bus stations close to Thornbury:

  • Creek Rd & Cheyney Rd - Mbfs
  • University & Alumni
  • University Dr & Alumni Dr

Public transit stations close to Cheltenham, Philadelphia

Cheltenham is located at Cheltenham, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av Loop.

Train stations close to Cheltenham:

  • Stenton
  • Sedgwick
  • Elkins Park

Bus stations close to Cheltenham:

  • Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av Loop
  • Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av - Fs
  • Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 119, WIL and WAR

To get from Thornbury to Cheltenham in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 119 bus from Creek Rd & Cheyney Rd - Mbns station to Chester Transportation Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WIL train and finally take the WAR train from Suburban Station station to Melrose Park station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 7 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

187min$11.25
Bus - 119
119
Train - WIL
WIL
Train - WAR
WAR
Walk to Cheltenham
Leaves from Creek Rd & Cheyney Rd - Mbns

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Thornbury
  • 2
    Bus - 119119
    Wait for bus
    119
    Chester Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chester Transportation Center
    ID 31036
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chester
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - WILWIL
    Wait for train
    WIL
    #212 - Center City Philadelphia
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Suburban Station
    37 min
  • 7
    Train - WARWAR
    Wait for train
    WAR
    #424 - Glenside
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Melrose Park
    21 min
  • 9
    Walk to Cheltenham
    Walk to
    Cheltenham
    1.94 mi • 41 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 178 minutes, using Bus line 119, Bus line WIL, Bus line 16.

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

    The alternative route takes 187 minutes, using Bus line 119, Bus line WIL, Bus line WAR.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 58 min.

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

    The 119 bus line goes from Chester Transportation Center station near Thornbury to Chester Transportation Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Chester Transportation Center station near Cheltenham in Philadelphia

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

    The total travel time between Thornbury and Cheltenham in Philadelphia by bus and train is about 2 hr 58 min.

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

    Get on the 119 bus from the Chester Transportation Center stop near Thornbury in Philadelphia.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Thornbury and Cheltenham in Philadelphia?

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

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Thornbury to Cheltenham?

    The ride from Thornbury to Cheltenham costs $13.25.

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