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

By bus and train

To get from Chester Heights to Cheltenham in Philadelphia, take the MED train from Wawa station to Suburban Station station. Next, take the 16 bus from 15th St & Market St station to Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av Loop station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 2 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

122min$11.25
Walk to train stationTrain - MED
MED
Bus - 16
16
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
    Suburban Station
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    15th St & Market St
    ID 515
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1616
    Wait for bus
    16
    Cheltenham-Ogontz
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av Loop
    Ride to bus station
    Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av Loop
    ID 136
    43 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via MED, 2 and H

To get from Chester Heights to Cheltenham in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the MED train from Wawa station to Suburban Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 2 bus and finally take the H bus from Erie Av & 20th St station to Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av Loop station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 27 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

147min$11.25
Walk to train stationTrain - MED
MED
Bus - 2
2
Bus - H
H
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
    Suburban Station
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    16th St & JFK Blvd
    ID 3040
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Pulaski-Hunting Park
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Erie Av & 20th St
    ID 18215
    20 min
  • 7
    Bus - HH
    Wait for bus
    H
    Cheltenham-Ogontz
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av Loop
    Ride to bus station
    Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av Loop
    ID 136
    34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Chester Heights to Cheltenham

The distance between Chester Heights, Philadelphia and Cheltenham, Philadelphia is approximately 28.69 mi, which can typically be travelled in 122 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chester Heights to Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham, Philadelphia

Cheltenham is located at Cheltenham, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av Loop.

Train stations close to Cheltenham:

  • Stenton
  • Sedgwick
  • Elkins Park

Bus stations close to Cheltenham:

  • Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av Loop
  • Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av - Fs
  • Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via MED, 2 and H

To get from Chester Heights to Cheltenham in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the MED train from Wawa station to Suburban Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 2 bus and finally take the H bus from Erie Av & 20th St station to Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av Loop station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 27 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

147min$11.25
Walk to train stationTrain - MED
MED
Bus - 2
2
Bus - H
H
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
    Suburban Station
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    16th St & JFK Blvd
    ID 3040
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Pulaski-Hunting Park
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Erie Av & 20th St
    ID 18215
    20 min
  • 7
    Bus - HH
    Wait for bus
    H
    Cheltenham-Ogontz
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av Loop
    Ride to bus station
    Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av Loop
    ID 136
    34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 122 minutes, using Bus line MED, Bus line 16.

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

    The alternative route takes 147 minutes, using Bus line MED, Bus line 2, Bus line H.

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

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

  • Which train line goes from Chester Heights to Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av Loop station near Cheltenham in Philadelphia

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

    The total travel time between Chester Heights and Cheltenham in Philadelphia by train and bus is about 2 hr 2 min.

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

    Get off the train at the Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av Loop stop, which is closest to Cheltenham in Philadelphia.

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

    The ride from Chester Heights to Cheltenham costs $11.25.

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