How to get from Chester to Jenkintown by bus and subway?

By bus and subway

To get from Chester to Jenkintown in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 37 bus from 4th St & Caldwell St station to Broad St & Snyder Av station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BSL subway and finally take the 55 bus from Olney Transportation Center station to Old York Rd & Pavilion Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 54 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

114min$3.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 37
37
Subway - BSL
Subway - BSL
Bus - 55
55
Walk to Jenkintown
Leaves from 4th St & Caldwell St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    4th St & Caldwell St
    ID 24876
    0.56 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3737
    Wait for bus
    37
    Broad-Snyder Via Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broad St & Snyder Av
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Snyder
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Subway - BSL
    Wait for subway
    BSL
    Fern Rock Transportation Center - Local
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Olney Transportation Center
    ID 32095
    29 min
  • 7
    Bus - 5555
    Wait for bus
    55
    Street Rd-Easton
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Old York Rd & Pavilion Dr
    ID 11334
    14 min
  • 9
    Walk to Jenkintown
    Walk to
    Jenkintown
    130 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and subway via 37, BSL and 28

To get from Chester to Jenkintown in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 37 bus from 4th St & Caldwell St station to Broad St & Snyder Av station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BSL subway and finally take the 28 bus from Fern Rock Transportation Center station to Cadwalader Av & Township Line Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 21 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

141min$3.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 37
37
Subway - BSL
Subway - BSL
Bus - 28
28
Walk to Jenkintown
Leaves from 4th St & Caldwell St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    4th St & Caldwell St
    ID 24876
    0.56 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3737
    Wait for bus
    37
    Broad-Snyder Via Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broad St & Snyder Av
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Snyder
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Subway - BSL
    Wait for subway
    BSL
    Fern Rock Transportation Center - Local
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Fern Rock T C
    34 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fern Rock Transportation Center
    ID 841
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2828
    Wait for bus
    28
    Torresdale-Cottman
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cadwalader Av & Township Line Rd
    ID 23446
    13 min
  • 10
    Walk to Jenkintown
    Walk to
    Jenkintown
    0.96 mi • 20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Chester to Jenkintown

The distance between Chester, Philadelphia and Jenkintown, Philadelphia is approximately 29.09 mi, which can typically be travelled in 114 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chester to Jenkintown by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Philadelphia – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Chester

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

Train stations close to Chester:

  • Chester
  • Crum Lynne
  • Highland Avenue

Bus stations close to Chester:

  • 6th & Edgemont Av
  • Welsh St & Wall St
  • Av Of the States & 4th St

Public transit stations close to Jenkintown, Philadelphia

Jenkintown is located at Jenkintown, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Township Line Rd & Washington Ln.

Train stations close to Jenkintown:

  • Jenkintown Wyncote
  • Noble
  • Elkins Park

Bus stations close to Jenkintown:

  • Township Line Rd & Washington Ln
  • Township Line Rd & Washington - Mbns
  • Township Line Rd & Breyer Dr

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and subway via 37, BSL and 28

To get from Chester to Jenkintown in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 37 bus from 4th St & Caldwell St station to Broad St & Snyder Av station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BSL subway and finally take the 28 bus from Fern Rock Transportation Center station to Cadwalader Av & Township Line Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 21 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

141min$3.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 37
37
Subway - BSL
Subway - BSL
Bus - 28
28
Walk to Jenkintown
Leaves from 4th St & Caldwell St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    4th St & Caldwell St
    ID 24876
    0.56 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3737
    Wait for bus
    37
    Broad-Snyder Via Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broad St & Snyder Av
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Snyder
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Subway - BSL
    Wait for subway
    BSL
    Fern Rock Transportation Center - Local
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Fern Rock T C
    34 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fern Rock Transportation Center
    ID 841
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2828
    Wait for bus
    28
    Torresdale-Cottman
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cadwalader Av & Township Line Rd
    ID 23446
    13 min
  • 10
    Walk to Jenkintown
    Walk to
    Jenkintown
    0.96 mi • 20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Chester to Jenkintown?

    The fastest way takes 114 minutes, using Bus line 37, Bus line BSL, Bus line 55.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Chester to Jenkintown?

    The alternative route takes 141 minutes, using Bus line 37, Bus line BSL, Bus line 28.

  • Is there a direct bus between Chester and Jenkintown in Philadelphia?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 54 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Chester to Jenkintown in Philadelphia?

    The 37 bus line goes from 4th St & Caldwell St station near Chester to Broad-Snyder Via Airport station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till Jenkintown station near Jenkintown in Philadelphia

  • How long does it take to travel from Chester to Jenkintown in Philadelphia by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between Chester and Jenkintown in Philadelphia by bus and subway is about 1 hr 54 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Chester to get to Jenkintown in Philadelphia?

    Get on the 37 bus from the 4th St & Caldwell St stop near Chester in Philadelphia.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Chester and Jenkintown in Philadelphia?

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

  • How much is the total bus and subway fare from Chester to Jenkintown?

    The ride from Chester to Jenkintown costs $3.00.

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