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

By bus and train

To get from Chester Heights to Chester in Philadelphia, take the MED train from Wawa station to Swarthmore station. Next, take the 109 bus from Chester Rd & Rutgers Av - Fs station to Chester Transportation Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 22 min. The ride fare is $5.75.

82min$5.75
Walk to train stationTrain - MED
MED
Bus - 109
109
Leaves from Wawa

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wawa
    1.02 mi • 21 min
  • 2
    Train - MEDMED
    Wait for train
    MED
    #3858 - Center City Philadelphia
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Swarthmore
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chester Rd & Rutgers Av - Fs
    ID 14837
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 109109
    Wait for bus
    109
    Chester Transportation Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Chester Transportation Center
    Ride to bus station
    Chester Transportation Center
    ID 31036
    11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via MED and 113

To get from Chester Heights to Chester in Philadelphia, take the MED train from Wawa station to Lansdowne station. Next, take the 113 bus from Lansdowne Av & Baltimore Av - Fs station to Chester Transportation Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 24 min. The ride fare is $5.75.

84min$5.75
Walk to train stationTrain - MED
MED
Bus - 113
113
Leaves from Wawa

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wawa
    1.02 mi • 21 min
  • 2
    Train - MEDMED
    Wait for train
    MED
    #3858 - Center City Philadelphia
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lansdowne
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lansdowne Av & Baltimore Av - Fs
    ID 2044
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 113113
    Wait for bus
    113
    Claymont Transportation Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Chester Transportation Center
    Ride to bus station
    Chester Transportation Center
    ID 31036
    30 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Chester Heights to Chester

The distance between Chester Heights, Philadelphia and Chester, Philadelphia is approximately 11.77 mi, which can typically be travelled in 82 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chester Heights to Chester 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 Heights

Chester Heights is located at Chester Heights, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Baltimore Pk & Red Roof Dr - FS.

Train stations close to Chester Heights:

  • Wawa

Bus stations close to Chester Heights:

  • Baltimore Pk & Red Roof Dr - FS
  • Baltimore Pk & Red Roof Dr
  • Baltimore Pk & Walnut Hill Blvd

Public transit stations close to Chester, Philadelphia

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

Train stations close to Chester:

  • Chester
  • Eddystone
  • Highland Avenue

Bus stations close to Chester:

  • Chester Transportation Center
  • 6th & Edgemont Av
  • Welsh St & Wall St

Alternative route by bus and train via MED and 113

To get from Chester Heights to Chester in Philadelphia, take the MED train from Wawa station to Lansdowne station. Next, take the 113 bus from Lansdowne Av & Baltimore Av - Fs station to Chester Transportation Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 24 min. The ride fare is $5.75.

84min$5.75
Walk to train stationTrain - MED
MED
Bus - 113
113
Leaves from Wawa

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wawa
    1.02 mi • 21 min
  • 2
    Train - MEDMED
    Wait for train
    MED
    #3858 - Center City Philadelphia
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lansdowne
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lansdowne Av & Baltimore Av - Fs
    ID 2044
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 113113
    Wait for bus
    113
    Claymont Transportation Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Chester Transportation Center
    Ride to bus station
    Chester Transportation Center
    ID 31036
    30 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 82 minutes, using Bus line MED, Bus line 109.

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

    The alternative route takes 84 minutes, using Bus line MED, Bus line 113.

  • Is there a direct train between Chester Heights and Chester in Philadelphia?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 22 min.

  • Which train line goes from Chester Heights to Chester in Philadelphia?

    The MED train line goes from Wawa station near Chester Heights to #3858 - Center City Philadelphia station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till #3858 - Center City Philadelphia station near Chester in Philadelphia

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

    The total travel time between Chester Heights and Chester in Philadelphia by train and bus is about 1 hr 22 min.

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

    Get on the MED train from the Wawa station near Chester Heights in Philadelphia.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Chester Heights and Chester in Philadelphia?

    Get off the train at the #3858 - Center City Philadelphia stop, which is closest to Chester in Philadelphia.

  • How much is the train fare from Chester Heights to Chester?

    The ride from Chester Heights to Chester costs $5.75.

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