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

By bus and train

To get from Chester Heights to Parkside in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the MED train from Wawa station to Swarthmore station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 109 bus and finally take the 117 bus from Av Of the States & 8th St station to Edgmont Av & Garrison Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min. The ride fare is $5.75.

73min$5.75
Walk to train stationTrain - MED
MED
Bus - 109
109
Bus - 117
117
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
    #3200 - 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
    Ride to bus station
    Av Of the States & 8th St - FS
    ID 25616
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Av Of the States & 8th St
    ID 30393
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 117117
    Wait for bus
    117
    Penn State
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Edgmont Av & Garrison Rd
    Ride to bus station
    Edgmont Av & Garrison Rd
    ID 31932
    11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via MED and 109

To get from Chester Heights to Parkside 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 Providence Av & 23rd St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 18 min. The ride fare is $5.75.

78min$5.75
Walk to train stationTrain - MED
MED
Bus - 109
109
Walk to Parkside
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
    #3200 - 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
    Ride to bus station
    Providence Av & 23rd St
    ID 19945
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to Parkside
    Walk to
    Parkside
    1.11 mi • 23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Chester Heights to Parkside

The distance between Chester Heights, Philadelphia and Parkside, Philadelphia is approximately 14.06 mi, which can typically be travelled in 73 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chester Heights to Parkside 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 Parkside, Philadelphia

Parkside is located at Parkside, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Edgmont Av & Garrison Rd.

Train stations close to Parkside:

  • Moylan-Rose Valley
  • Chester
  • Eddystone

Bus stations close to Parkside:

  • Edgmont Av & Garrison Rd
  • Upland Rd & Edgmont Av
  • Edgmont Av & Forrestview Rd

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via MED and 109

To get from Chester Heights to Parkside 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 Providence Av & 23rd St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 18 min. The ride fare is $5.75.

78min$5.75
Walk to train stationTrain - MED
MED
Bus - 109
109
Walk to Parkside
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
    #3200 - 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
    Ride to bus station
    Providence Av & 23rd St
    ID 19945
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to Parkside
    Walk to
    Parkside
    1.11 mi • 23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 73 minutes, using Bus line MED, Bus line 109, Bus line 117.

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

    The alternative route takes 78 minutes, using Bus line MED, Bus line 109.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 13 min.

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

    The MED train line goes from Wawa station near Chester Heights to #3200 - Center City Philadelphia station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Edgmont Av & Garrison Rd station near Parkside in Philadelphia

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

    The total travel time between Chester Heights and Parkside in Philadelphia by train and bus is about 1 hr 13 min.

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

    Get off the train at the Edgmont Av & Garrison Rd stop, which is closest to Parkside in Philadelphia.

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

    The ride from Chester Heights to Parkside costs $5.75.

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