How to get from Philadelphia to Chester, PA by metro and train?

From Philadelphia to Chester, PA by metro and train

To get from Philadelphia to Chester, PA in Chester, take the L1 metro from Spring Garden Station station to 30th St Station station. Next, take the WIL train from 30th Street station to Chester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 59 min. The ride fare is $11.75. The metro and train schedule from Philadelphia may change. We recommend you check the updated metro and train schedule to Chester, PA on the Moovit app.

59min$11.75
Walk to metro station
Metro - L1
Train - WIL
WIL
Walk to Chester, PA
Leaves from Spring Garden Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Spring Garden Station
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Metro - L1
    Wait for metro
    L1
    69th St Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    30th St Station
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    30th Street
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - WILWIL
    Wait for train
    WIL
    Wilmington
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chester
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chester, PA
    Walk to
    Chester, PA
    460 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Philadelphia to Chester, PA by bus and metro

To get from Philadelphia to Chester, PA in Chester, take the L1 metro from Spring Garden Station station to 69th Street Transportation Center station. Next, take the 113 bus from 69th Street Transportation Center station to 3rd St & Madison St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 27 min. The ride fare is $2.50. The metro and train schedule from Philadelphia may change. We recommend you check the updated metro and train schedule to Chester, PA on the Moovit app.

87min$2.50
Walk to metro station
Metro - L1
Bus - 113
113
Walk to Chester, PA
Leaves from Spring Garden Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Spring Garden Station
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Metro - L1
    Wait for metro
    L1
    69th St Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    69th Street Transportation Center
    ID 31034
    23 min
  • 4
    Bus - 113113
    Wait for bus
    113
    Chester Transit Center
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    3rd St & Madison St
    ID 24963
    56 min
  • 6
    Walk to Chester, PA
    Walk to
    Chester, PA
    70 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Philadelphia to Chester, PA

The distance between Philadelphia and Chester, PA is approximately 15.77 mi, which can typically be travelled in 59 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Philadelphia to Chester, PA by metro and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chester – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Metro And Train schedule from Philadelphia to Chester, PA

To check the metro and train schedule from Philadelphia to Chester, PA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Philadelphia) and destination (Chester, PA), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available metro and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each metro and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest metro and train schedules.

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From Philadelphia to Chester, PA by bus and metro

To get from Philadelphia to Chester, PA in Chester, take the L1 metro from Spring Garden Station station to 69th Street Transportation Center station. Next, take the 113 bus from 69th Street Transportation Center station to 3rd St & Madison St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 27 min. The ride fare is $2.50. The metro and train schedule from Philadelphia may change. We recommend you check the updated metro and train schedule to Chester, PA on the Moovit app.

87min$2.50
Walk to metro station
Metro - L1
Bus - 113
113
Walk to Chester, PA
Leaves from Spring Garden Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Spring Garden Station
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Metro - L1
    Wait for metro
    L1
    69th St Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    69th Street Transportation Center
    ID 31034
    23 min
  • 4
    Bus - 113113
    Wait for bus
    113
    Chester Transit Center
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    3rd St & Madison St
    ID 24963
    56 min
  • 6
    Walk to Chester, PA
    Walk to
    Chester, PA
    70 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 59 minutes, using Metro line L1, Train line WIL.

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

    The alternative route takes 87 minutes, using Metro line L1, Bus line 113.

  • Is there a direct metro between Philadelphia and Chester, PA?

    No, you’ll have to take one metro line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 59 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Philadelphia to Chester, PA?

    The L1 metro line goes from Spring Garden Station station near Philadelphia in Philadelphia to 69th St Transit Center station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till 69th St Transit Center station near Chester, PA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Philadelphia to Chester, PA by metro and train?

    The total travel time between Philadelphia and Chester, PA by metro and train is about 59 min.

  • Where do I get on the metro near Philadelphia to get to Chester, PA?

    Get on the L1 metro from the Spring Garden Station station near Philadelphia in Philadelphia.

  • Where do I get off the metro when travelling between Philadelphia and Chester, PA?

    Get off the metro at the 69th St Transit Center station, which is closest to Chester, PA.

  • How much is the metro fare from Philadelphia to Chester, PA?

    The ride from Philadelphia to Chester, PA costs $11.75.

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