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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
PATCO
WIL
Leaves from Franklin Square
Step by Step
- 1
Start from metro stationFranklin Square - 2PATCOWait for metroPATCOPhiladelphia
- 3
Ride to metro station8th St Station2 min - 4Wait for metroL169th St Transit Center
- 5Ride to metro station30th St Station5 min
- 6Walk to train station30th Street130 yd • 2 min
- 7WILWait for trainWIL#Wil5207 - Wilmington
- 8Ride to train stationChester30 min
- 9Walk toChester, PA460 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Alternative route from Franklin Square to Chester, PA by metro and train via L1 and WIL
To get from Franklin Square to Chester, PA in Chester, take the L1 metro from 8th St 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 56 min. The ride fare is $11.75. 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.
56min$11.75
WIL
Leaves from 8th St Station
Step by Step
- 1Walk to metro station8th St Station630 yd • 8 min
- 2Wait for metroL169th St Transit Center
- 3Ride to metro station30th St Station5 min
- 4Walk to train station30th Street130 yd • 2 min
- 5WILWait for trainWIL#Wil5207 - Wilmington
- 6Ride to train stationChester30 min
- 7Walk toChester, PA460 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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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Alternative route from Franklin Square to Chester, PA by metro and train via L1 and WIL
To get from Franklin Square to Chester, PA in Chester, take the L1 metro from 8th St 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 56 min. The ride fare is $11.75. 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.
56min$11.75
WIL
Leaves from 8th St Station
Step by Step
- 1Walk to metro station8th St Station630 yd • 8 min
- 2Wait for metroL169th St Transit Center
- 3Ride to metro station30th St Station5 min
- 4Walk to train station30th Street130 yd • 2 min
- 5WILWait for trainWIL#Wil5207 - Wilmington
- 6Ride to train stationChester30 min
- 7Walk toChester, PA460 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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.
What is the alternative route to get from Franklin Square to Chester, PA?
The alternative route takes 56 minutes, using 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 Philadelphia station near Franklin Square in Philadelphia to 8th St Station station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line and one train line till 8th 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 Philadelphia 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 8th 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 1:04 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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