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

From Franklin Square to Chester, PA by bus and train

To get from Franklin Square to Chester, PA in Chester, take the 48 bus from Arch St & 7th St station to Arch St & 17th St station. Next, take the WIL train from Suburban Station station to Chester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min. The ride fare is $11.75.

73min$11.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 48
48
Train - WIL
WIL
Walk to Chester, PA
Leaves from Arch St & 7th St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Arch St & 7th St
    ID 4471
    340 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4848
    Wait for bus
    48
    27th-Allegheny
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Arch St & 17th St
    ID 4463
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Suburban Station
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - WILWIL
    Wait for train
    WIL
    # - Wilmington
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chester
    39 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chester, PA
    Walk to
    Chester, PA
    460 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Franklin Square to Chester, PA by bus, metro and train

To get from Franklin Square to Chester, PA in Chester, you’ll need to take one metro line, one bus line 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 17 bus and finally take the WIL train from Suburban Station station to Chester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 15 min. The ride fare is $13.15.

75min$13.15
Metro - PATCOPATCO
Bus - 17
17
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
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Market St & 8th St
    ID 10338
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    20th-Johnston
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    JFK Blvd & 17th St
    ID 8936
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Suburban Station
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - WILWIL
    Wait for train
    WIL
    # - Wilmington
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chester
    39 min
  • 10
    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, Chester and Chester, PA, Chester is approximately 14.7 mi, which can typically be travelled in 73 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Franklin Square to Chester, PA by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chester – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Franklin Square

Franklin Square is located at Franklin Square, Chester and the nearest public transit station is Franklin St & Race St - Fs.

Metro stations close to Franklin Square:

  • Chinatown
  • 8th St Station
  • 5th St Station

Train stations close to Franklin Square:

  • Jefferson Station

Bus stations close to Franklin Square:

  • Franklin St & Race St - Fs
  • 7th St & Race St - Fs
  • 8th St & Race St

Public transit stations close to Chester, PA, Chester

Chester, PA is located at Chester, PA, Chester and the nearest public transit station is 3rd St & Welsh St.

Train stations close to Chester, PA:

  • Chester
  • Eddystone
  • Ridley Park

Bus stations close to Chester, PA:

  • 3rd St & Welsh St
  • Av Of the States & 4th St
  • Chester Transportation Center

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From Franklin Square to Chester, PA by bus, metro and train

To get from Franklin Square to Chester, PA in Chester, you’ll need to take one metro line, one bus line 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 17 bus and finally take the WIL train from Suburban Station station to Chester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 15 min. The ride fare is $13.15.

75min$13.15
Metro - PATCOPATCO
Bus - 17
17
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
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Market St & 8th St
    ID 10338
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    20th-Johnston
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    JFK Blvd & 17th St
    ID 8936
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Suburban Station
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - WILWIL
    Wait for train
    WIL
    # - Wilmington
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chester
    39 min
  • 10
    Walk to Chester, PA
    Walk to
    Chester, PA
    460 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 73 minutes, using Bus line 48, Train line WIL.

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

    The alternative route takes 75 minutes, using Metro line PATCO, Bus line 17, Train line WIL.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 13 min.

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

    The 48 bus line goes from Arch St & 7th St station near Franklin Square in Philadelphia to 27th-Allegheny station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till 27th-Allegheny station near Chester, PA in Chester.

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

    The total travel time between Franklin Square in Philadelphia and Chester, PA in Chester by bus and train is about 1 hr 13 min.

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

    Get on the 48 bus from the Arch St & 7th St stop near Franklin Square in Philadelphia.

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

    Get off the bus at the 27th-Allegheny station, which is closest to Chester, PA in Chester.

  • 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 12:04 AM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Franklin Square to Chester, PA?

    The ride from Franklin Square to Chester, PA costs $11.75.

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