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

From Franklin Square to Chester, PA by metro and train

To get from Franklin Square to Chester, PA you’ll need to take 2 metro lines and one train line: take the PATCO metro from Franklin Square station to 8th St Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the L1 metro and finally take the WIL train from 30th Street station to Chester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 57 min. The ride fare is $13.15. The metro and train schedule from Franklin Square may change. We recommend you check the updated metro and train schedule to Chester, PA on the Moovit app.

57min$13.15
Metro - PATCOPATCO
Metro - L1
Train - WIL
WIL
Walk to Chester, PA
Leaves from Franklin Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Franklin Square
  • 2
    Metro - PATCOPATCO
    Wait for metro
    PATCO
    Philadelphia
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    8th St Station
    2 min
  • 4
    Metro - L1
    Wait for metro
    L1
    69th St Transit Center
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    30th St Station
    5 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    30th Street
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Train - WILWIL
    Wait for train
    WIL
    #Wil5207 - Wilmington
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chester
    30 min
  • 9
    Walk to Chester, PA
    Walk to
    Chester, PA
    460 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Franklin Square to Chester, PA

The distance between Franklin Square and Chester, PA is approximately 14.75 mi, which can typically be travelled in 57 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Franklin Square 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 Franklin Square to Chester, PA

To check the metro and train schedule from Franklin Square to Chester, PA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Franklin Square) 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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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 57 minutes, using Metro line PATCO, Metro line L1, Train line WIL.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 metro lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 57 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Franklin Square to Chester, PA?

    The PATCO metro line goes from 8th St Station station near Franklin Square in Philadelphia to 30th St Station station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line and one train line till 30th St Station station near Chester, PA.

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

    The total travel time between Franklin Square and Chester, PA by metro and train is about 57 min.

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

    Get on the PATCO metro from the 8th St Station station near Franklin Square in Philadelphia.

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

    Get off the metro at the 30th St Station station, which is closest to Chester, PA.

  • When is the first train from Franklin Square to Chester, PA?

    The first train from Franklin Square in Philadelphia to Chester, PA in Chester is Wilmington/Newark Line. It leaves the Jefferson Station station at 12:56 AM.

  • How much is the total metro and train fare from Franklin Square to Chester, PA?

    The ride from Franklin Square to Chester, PA costs $13.15.

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