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How to get from North Philadelphia to Chester by bus?

By bus

To get from North Philadelphia to Chester in Philadelphia, take the BSO bus from Broad St & Glenwood Av station to Broad St & Snyder Av station. Next, take the 37 bus from Broad St & Snyder Av station to Chester Transportation Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 25 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

85min$2.00
Walk to bus stationBus - BSO
BSO
Bus - 37
37
Leaves from Broad St & Glenwood Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broad St & Glenwood Av
    ID BROGLESO
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - BSOBSO
    Wait for bus
    BSO
    NRG Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broad St & Snyder Av
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broad St & Snyder Av
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 3737
    Wait for bus
    37
    Chester Transportation Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Chester Transportation Center
    Ride to bus station
    Chester Transportation Center
    ID CHESTTC
    51 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from North Philadelphia to Chester in Philadelphia, take the BSO bus from Broad St & Glenwood Av station to 15th St & Market St - FS station. Next, take the WIL train from Suburban Station station to Chester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 6 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

66min$11.25
Walk to bus stationBus - BSO
BSO
Train - WIL
WIL
Walk to Chester
Leaves from Broad St & Glenwood Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broad St & Glenwood Av
    ID BROGLESO
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - BSOBSO
    Wait for bus
    BSO
    NRG Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    15th St & Market St - FS
    ID 15TMA2SO
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Suburban Station
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - WILWIL
    Wait for train
    WIL
    #9213 - Newark
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chester
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chester
    Walk to
    Chester
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from North Philadelphia to Chester

The distance between North Philadelphia, Philadelphia and Chester, Philadelphia is approximately 23.03 mi, which can typically be travelled in 85 min. Moovit will show you the directions from North Philadelphia to Chester by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Philadelphia – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to North Philadelphia

North Philadelphia is located at North Philadelphia, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Broad St & Glenwood Av.

Subway stations close to North Philadelphia:

  • Susquehanna Dauphin
  • Allegheny

Train stations close to North Philadelphia:

  • Allegheny
  • North Philadelphia Amtrak
  • North Broad

Bus stations close to North Philadelphia:

  • Broad St & Glenwood Av
  • Broad St & Glenwood Av
  • Broad St & Somerset St

Public transit stations close to Chester, Philadelphia

Chester is located at Chester, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Welsh St & Wall St.

Train stations close to Chester:

  • Crum Lynne
  • Ridley Park
  • Chester

Bus stations close to Chester:

  • Welsh St & Wall St
  • Welsh St & 7th St
  • Chester Transportation Center

By bus and train

To get from North Philadelphia to Chester in Philadelphia, take the BSO bus from Broad St & Glenwood Av station to 15th St & Market St - FS station. Next, take the WIL train from Suburban Station station to Chester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 6 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

66min$11.25
Walk to bus stationBus - BSO
BSO
Train - WIL
WIL
Walk to Chester
Leaves from Broad St & Glenwood Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broad St & Glenwood Av
    ID BROGLESO
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - BSOBSO
    Wait for bus
    BSO
    NRG Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    15th St & Market St - FS
    ID 15TMA2SO
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Suburban Station
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - WILWIL
    Wait for train
    WIL
    #9213 - Newark
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chester
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chester
    Walk to
    Chester
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 85 minutes, using Bus line BSO, Bus line 37.

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

    The alternative route takes 66 minutes, using Bus line BSO, Bus line WIL.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 25 min.

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

    The BSO bus line goes from Broad St & Glenwood Av station near North Philadelphia to NRG Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Chester Transportation Center station near Chester in Philadelphia

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

    The total travel time between North Philadelphia and Chester in Philadelphia by bus is about 1 hr 25 min.

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

    Get on the BSO bus from the Broad St & Glenwood Av stop near North Philadelphia in Philadelphia.

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

    Get off the bus at the Chester Transportation Center stop, which is closest to Chester in Philadelphia.

  • When is the first train from North Philadelphia to Chester in Philadelphia?

    The first train from North Philadelphia to Chester in Philadelphia is Wilmington/Newark Line. It leaves the Temple University station at 12:00 AM.

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

    The ride from North Philadelphia to Chester costs $2.00.

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