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

By bus and subway

To get from Chester to Plumstead 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 Cross Keys Center Doylestown station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 33 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

213min$3.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 37
37
Subway - BSL
Subway - BSL
Bus - 55
55
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
    Olney Transportation Center
    ID 32095
    29 min
  • 7
    Bus - 5555
    Wait for bus
    55
    Cross Keys Via Doylestown
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Cross Keys Center Doylestown
    Ride to bus station
    Cross Keys Center Doylestown
    ID 814
    64 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Chester to Plumstead

The distance between Chester, Philadelphia and Plumstead, Philadelphia is approximately 48.06 mi, which can typically be travelled in 213 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chester to Plumstead 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 Plumstead, Philadelphia

Plumstead is located at Plumstead, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Cross Keys Center Doylestown.

Train stations close to Plumstead:

  • Doylestown
  • Delaware Valley College

Bus stations close to Plumstead:

  • Cross Keys Center Doylestown
  • Main St & Swamp Rd - Mbns
  • Main St & Swamp Rd - FS

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 213 minutes, using Bus line 37, Bus line BSL, Bus line 55.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 33 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Chester to Plumstead 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 Cross Keys Center Doylestown station near Plumstead in Philadelphia

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

    The total travel time between Chester and Plumstead in Philadelphia by bus and subway is about 3 hr 33 min.

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

    Get off the bus at the Cross Keys Center Doylestown stop, which is closest to Plumstead in Philadelphia.

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

    The ride from Chester to Plumstead costs $3.00.

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