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How to get from Chester to Malvern by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Chester to Malvern in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 113 bus from Chester Transportation Center station to Lansdowne Av & Nyack Av station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MED train and finally take the PAO train from 30th Street station to Malvern station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 55 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

115min$11.25
Bus - 113
113
Train - MED
MED
Train - PAO
PAO
Leaves from Chester Transportation Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Chester
  • 2
    Bus - 113113
    Wait for bus
    113
    69th Street Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lansdowne Av & Nyack Av
    ID 19789
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lansdowne
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - MEDMED
    Wait for train
    MED
    #3858 - Center City Philadelphia
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    13 min
  • 7
    Train - PAOPAO
    Wait for train
    PAO
    #507 - Malvern
  • 8
    Ride to train station Malvern
    Ride to train station
    Malvern
    49 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 109, 105 and PAO

To get from Chester to Malvern in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 109 bus from Chester Transportation Center station to 69th Street Transportation Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 105 bus and finally take the PAO train from Wynnewood station to Malvern station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 25 min. The ride fare is $5.75.

145min$5.75
Bus - 109
109
Bus - 105
105
Train - PAO
PAO
Leaves from Chester Transportation Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Chester
  • 2
    Bus - 109109
    Wait for bus
    109
    69th Street Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    69th Street Transportation Center
    ID 31034
    32 min
  • 4
    Bus - 105105
    Wait for bus
    105
    Ardmore Suburban Square
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wynnewood Rd & Penn Rd
    ID 19315
    19 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wynnewood
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - PAOPAO
    Wait for train
    PAO
    #507 - Malvern
  • 8
    Ride to train station Malvern
    Ride to train station
    Malvern
    35 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Chester to Malvern

The distance between Chester, Philadelphia and Malvern, Philadelphia is approximately 36.24 mi, which can typically be travelled in 115 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chester to Malvern 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 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 Malvern, Philadelphia

Malvern is located at Malvern, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is King St & Warren Av.

Train stations close to Malvern:

  • Malvern
  • Paoli
  • Daylesford

Bus stations close to Malvern:

  • King St & Warren Av
  • King St & Malvern Crossing Apts
  • King St & Bridge St

Alternative route by bus and train via 109, 105 and PAO

To get from Chester to Malvern in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 109 bus from Chester Transportation Center station to 69th Street Transportation Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 105 bus and finally take the PAO train from Wynnewood station to Malvern station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 25 min. The ride fare is $5.75.

145min$5.75
Bus - 109
109
Bus - 105
105
Train - PAO
PAO
Leaves from Chester Transportation Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Chester
  • 2
    Bus - 109109
    Wait for bus
    109
    69th Street Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    69th Street Transportation Center
    ID 31034
    32 min
  • 4
    Bus - 105105
    Wait for bus
    105
    Ardmore Suburban Square
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wynnewood Rd & Penn Rd
    ID 19315
    19 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wynnewood
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - PAOPAO
    Wait for train
    PAO
    #507 - Malvern
  • 8
    Ride to train station Malvern
    Ride to train station
    Malvern
    35 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 115 minutes, using Bus line 113, Bus line MED, Bus line PAO.

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

    The alternative route takes 145 minutes, using Bus line 109, Bus line 105, Bus line PAO.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 55 min.

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

    The 113 bus line goes from 69th Street Transportation Center station near Chester to Lansdowne Av & Nyack Av station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Malvern station near Malvern in Philadelphia

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

    The total travel time between Chester and Malvern in Philadelphia by bus and train is about 1 hr 55 min.

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

    Get on the 113 bus from the 69th Street Transportation Center stop near Chester in Philadelphia.

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

    Get off the bus at the Malvern station, which is closest to Malvern in Philadelphia.

  • How much is the bus fare from Chester to Malvern?

    The ride from Chester to Malvern costs $11.25.

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