How to get from 56th St Station to Cheltenham by bus?

From 56th St Station to Cheltenham by bus

To get from 56th St Station to Cheltenham in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the MFO bus from Market St & 56th St station to Market St & 15th St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BSO bus and finally take the 22 bus from Olney Transportation Center station to Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av - Fs station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 60 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

60min$3.00
Walk to bus stationBus - MFO
MFO
Bus - BSO
BSO
Bus - 22
22
Leaves from Market St & 56th St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Market St & 56th St
    ID 1391
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - MFOMFO
    Wait for bus
    MFO
    Frankford Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Market St & 15th St
    ID 10266
    15 min
  • 4
    Bus - BSOBSO
    Wait for bus
    BSO
    Fern Rock Transportation Center
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Olney Transportation Center
    ID 32095
    23 min
  • 6
    Bus - 2222
    Wait for bus
    22
    Warminster
  • 7
    Ride to bus station Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av - Fs
    Ride to bus station
    Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av - Fs
    ID 89
    11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from 56th St Station to Cheltenham by bus via MFO, BSO and 6

To get from 56th St Station to Cheltenham in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the MFO bus from Market St & 56th St station to Market St & 15th St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BSO bus and finally take the 6 bus from Olney Transportation Center station to Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av Loop station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 14 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

74min$3.00
Walk to bus stationBus - MFO
MFO
Bus - BSO
BSO
Bus - 6
6
Leaves from Market St & 56th St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Market St & 56th St
    ID 1391
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - MFOMFO
    Wait for bus
    MFO
    Frankford Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Market St & 15th St
    ID 10266
    15 min
  • 4
    Bus - BSOBSO
    Wait for bus
    BSO
    Fern Rock Transportation Center
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Olney Transportation Center
    ID 32095
    23 min
  • 6
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    Cheltenham-Ogontz
  • 7
    Ride to bus station Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av Loop
    Ride to bus station
    Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av Loop
    ID 136
    14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from 56th St Station to Cheltenham

The distance between 56th St Station, Philadelphia and Cheltenham, Philadelphia is approximately 13.07 mi, which can typically be travelled in 60 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 56th St Station to Cheltenham 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 56th St Station

56th St Station is located at 56th St Station, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is 56th St & Market St.

Subway stations close to 56th St Station:

  • 52nd St Station
  • 60th St Station

Bus stations close to 56th St Station:

  • 56th St & Market St
  • Market St & 56th St
  • 56th St & Market St - Fs

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 from 56th St Station to Cheltenham by bus via MFO, BSO and 6

To get from 56th St Station to Cheltenham in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the MFO bus from Market St & 56th St station to Market St & 15th St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BSO bus and finally take the 6 bus from Olney Transportation Center station to Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av Loop station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 14 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

74min$3.00
Walk to bus stationBus - MFO
MFO
Bus - BSO
BSO
Bus - 6
6
Leaves from Market St & 56th St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Market St & 56th St
    ID 1391
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - MFOMFO
    Wait for bus
    MFO
    Frankford Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Market St & 15th St
    ID 10266
    15 min
  • 4
    Bus - BSOBSO
    Wait for bus
    BSO
    Fern Rock Transportation Center
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Olney Transportation Center
    ID 32095
    23 min
  • 6
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    Cheltenham-Ogontz
  • 7
    Ride to bus station Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av Loop
    Ride to bus station
    Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av Loop
    ID 136
    14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from 56th St Station to Cheltenham?

    The fastest way takes 60 minutes, using Bus line MFO, Bus line BSO, Bus line 22.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 56th St Station to Cheltenham?

    The alternative route takes 74 minutes, using Bus line MFO, Bus line BSO, Bus line 6.

  • Is there a direct bus between 56th St Station and Cheltenham in Philadelphia?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 60 min.

  • Which bus line goes from 56th St Station to Cheltenham in Philadelphia?

    The MFO bus line goes from Market St & 56th St station near 56th St Station to Frankford Transportation Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Frankford Transportation Center station near Cheltenham in Philadelphia

  • How long does it take to travel from 56th St Station to Cheltenham in Philadelphia by bus?

    The total travel time between 56th St Station and Cheltenham in Philadelphia by bus is about 60 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near 56th St Station to get to Cheltenham in Philadelphia?

    Get on the MFO bus from the Market St & 56th St stop near 56th St Station in Philadelphia.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between 56th St Station and Cheltenham in Philadelphia?

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

  • How much is the bus fare from 56th St Station to Cheltenham?

    The ride from 56th St Station to Cheltenham costs $3.00.