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

By bus and subway

To get from Chester to Philadelphia in Philadelphia, take the 37 bus from 4th St & Caldwell St station to Broad St & Snyder Av station. Next, take the BSL subway from Snyder station to City Hall station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 26 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

86min$2.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 37
37
Subway - BSL
Subway - BSL
Walk to Philadelphia
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
    46 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
    City Hall
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to Philadelphia
    Walk to
    Philadelphia
    250 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from Chester to Philadelphia in Philadelphia, take the 37 bus from 4th St & Caldwell St station to Passyunk Av & 20th St station. Next, take the 17 bus from 20th St & Passyunk Av station to Market St & 13th St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 37 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

97min$2.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 37
37
Bus - 17
17
Walk to Philadelphia
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
    Passyunk Av & 20th St
    ID 631
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    20th St & Passyunk Av
    ID 21293
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    2nd-Market
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Market St & 13th St
    ID 10263
    16 min
  • 7
    Walk to Philadelphia
    Walk to
    Philadelphia
    20 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Chester to Philadelphia

The distance between Chester, Philadelphia and Philadelphia, Philadelphia is approximately 19.15 mi, which can typically be travelled in 86 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chester to Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia, Philadelphia

Philadelphia is located at Philadelphia, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Juniper St & Commerce St.

Subway stations close to Philadelphia:

  • 13th St Station
  • City Hall
  • 15th St Station

Bus stations close to Philadelphia:

  • Juniper St & Commerce St
  • Market St at 13th St
  • Market St & 13th St

By bus

To get from Chester to Philadelphia in Philadelphia, take the 37 bus from 4th St & Caldwell St station to Passyunk Av & 20th St station. Next, take the 17 bus from 20th St & Passyunk Av station to Market St & 13th St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 37 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

97min$2.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 37
37
Bus - 17
17
Walk to Philadelphia
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
    Passyunk Av & 20th St
    ID 631
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    20th St & Passyunk Av
    ID 21293
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    2nd-Market
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Market St & 13th St
    ID 10263
    16 min
  • 7
    Walk to Philadelphia
    Walk to
    Philadelphia
    20 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 86 minutes, using Bus line 37, Bus line BSL.

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

    The alternative route takes 97 minutes, using Bus line 37, Bus line 17.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 26 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Chester to Philadelphia 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 subway line till Philadelphia station near Philadelphia in Philadelphia

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

    The total travel time between Chester and Philadelphia in Philadelphia by bus and subway is about 1 hr 26 min.

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

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

  • When is the last train from Chester to Philadelphia in Philadelphia?

    The last train from Chester to Philadelphia in Philadelphia is the Wilmington/Newark Line line. It leaves the Chester station at 1:32 PM.

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

    The ride from Chester to Philadelphia costs $2.00.

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