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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 8 min. The ride fare is $11.75. The bus and train schedule from Franklin Square may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Chester, PA on the Moovit app.
68min$11.75
48
WIL
Leaves from Arch St & 7th St
Step by Step
- 1Walk to bus stationArch St & 7th StID 4471310 yd • 4 min
- 2
48Wait for bus4827th-Allegheny - 3
Ride to bus stationArch St & 17th StID 44637 min - 4Walk to train stationSuburban Station190 yd • 3 min
- 5WILWait for trainWILWilmington
- 6Ride to train stationChester36 min
- 7Walk toChester, PA460 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 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 11 min. The ride fare is $13.15. The bus and train schedule from Franklin Square may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Chester, PA on the Moovit app.
71min$13.15
PATCO 17
WIL
Leaves from Franklin Square
Step by Step
- 1
Start from metro stationFranklin Square - 2PATCOWait for metroPATCOPhiladelphia
- 3Ride to metro station8th St Station2 min
- 4Walk to bus stationMarket St & 8th StID 1033810 yd • 1 min
- 517Wait for bus1720th-Johnston
- 6Ride to bus stationJFK Blvd & 17th StID 89367 min
- 7Walk to train stationSuburban Station20 yd • 1 min
- 8WILWait for trainWILWilmington
- 9Ride to train stationChester36 min
- 10Walk 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 14.68 mi, which can typically be travelled in 68 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.
Bus And Train schedule from Franklin Square to Chester, PA
To check the bus 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 bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus 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 bus and train schedules.
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From Franklin Square to Chester, PA by bus, metro and train
To get from Franklin Square to Chester, PA 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 11 min. The ride fare is $13.15. The bus and train schedule from Franklin Square may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Chester, PA on the Moovit app.
71min$13.15
PATCO 17
WIL
Leaves from Franklin Square
Step by Step
- 1Start from metro stationFranklin Square
- 2PATCOWait for metroPATCOPhiladelphia
- 3Ride to metro station8th St Station2 min
- 4Walk to bus stationMarket St & 8th StID 1033810 yd • 1 min
- 517Wait for bus1720th-Johnston
- 6Ride to bus stationJFK Blvd & 17th StID 89367 min
- 7Walk to train stationSuburban Station20 yd • 1 min
- 8WILWait for trainWILWilmington
- 9Ride to train stationChester36 min
- 10Walk 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 68 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 71 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 8 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.
How long does it take to travel from Franklin Square to Chester, PA by bus and train?
The total travel time between Franklin Square and Chester, PA by bus and train is about 1 hr 8 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.
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 bus fare from Franklin Square to Chester, PA?
The ride from Franklin Square to Chester, PA costs $11.75.
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