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

By bus and train

To get from Chester Heights to Swarthmore in Philadelphia, take the MED train from Wawa station to Lansdowne station. Next, take the 109 bus from Baltimore Av & Lansdowne Av - Fs station to Baltimore Pk & Chester Rd - FS station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 7 min. The ride fare is $5.75.

67min$5.75
Walk to train stationTrain - MED
MED
Bus - 109
109
Walk to Swarthmore
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
    Baltimore Av & Lansdowne Av - Fs
    ID 14832
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 109109
    Wait for bus
    109
    Chester Transportation Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Baltimore Pk & Chester Rd - FS
    ID 19177
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to Swarthmore
    Walk to
    Swarthmore
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By train

Take one direct train from Chester Heights to Swarthmore in Philadelphia: take the MED train from Wawa station to Swarthmore station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 58 min. The ride fare is $3.75.

58min$3.75
Walk to train stationTrain - MED
MED
Walk to Swarthmore
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 Swarthmore
    Walk to
    Swarthmore
    0.89 mi • 19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Chester Heights to Swarthmore

The distance between Chester Heights, Philadelphia and Swarthmore, Philadelphia is approximately 17.14 mi, which can typically be travelled in 67 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chester Heights to Swarthmore 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 Swarthmore, Philadelphia

Swarthmore is located at Swarthmore, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Baltimore Pk & Chester Rd.

Bus stations close to Swarthmore:

  • Baltimore Pk & Chester Rd
  • Chester Rd & Baltimore Pk - Fs
  • Baltimore Pk & Chester Rd - FS

Related Routes

By train

Take one direct train from Chester Heights to Swarthmore in Philadelphia: take the MED train from Wawa station to Swarthmore station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 58 min. The ride fare is $3.75.

58min$3.75
Walk to train stationTrain - MED
MED
Walk to Swarthmore
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 Swarthmore
    Walk to
    Swarthmore
    0.89 mi • 19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 67 minutes, using Bus line MED, Bus line 109.

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

    The alternative route takes 58 minutes, using Bus line MED.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 7 min.

  • Which train line goes from Chester Heights to Swarthmore 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 Swarthmore station near Swarthmore in Philadelphia

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

    The total travel time between Chester Heights and Swarthmore in Philadelphia by train and bus is about 1 hr 7 min.

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

    Get off the train at the Swarthmore stop, which is closest to Swarthmore in Philadelphia.

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

    The last train from Chester Heights to Swarthmore in Philadelphia is the Media/Wawa Line line. It leaves the Wawa station at 2:12 PM.

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

    The ride from Chester Heights to Swarthmore costs $5.75.

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