How to get from Cheltenham Av & Penrose Av to Chester, PA by bus and train?

From Cheltenham Av & Penrose Av to Chester, PA by bus and train

To get from Cheltenham Av & Penrose Av to Chester, PA you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the WAR train from Melrose Park station to Suburban Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MED train and finally take the 113 bus from Lansdowne Av & Baltimore Av - Fs station to 3rd St & Madison St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 56 min. The ride fare is $11.75. The bus and train schedule from Cheltenham Av & Penrose Av may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Chester, PA on the Moovit app.

116min$11.75
Walk to train stationTrain - WAR
WAR
Train - MED
MED
Bus - 113
113
Walk to Chester, PA
Leaves from Melrose Park

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Melrose Park
    1.09 mi • 23 min
  • 2
    Train - WARWAR
    Wait for train
    WAR
    #War4307 - Center City Philadelphia
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Suburban Station
    22 min
  • 4
    Train - MEDMED
    Wait for train
    MED
    #Med4307 - Wawa
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lansdowne
    17 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lansdowne Av & Baltimore Av - Fs
    ID 2044
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 113113
    Wait for bus
    113
    Claymont Transit Center
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    3rd St & Madison St
    ID 24963
    42 min
  • 9
    Walk to Chester, PA
    Walk to
    Chester, PA
    70 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Cheltenham Av & Penrose Av to Chester, PA by bus and train via WAR, MED and 109

To get from Cheltenham Av & Penrose Av to Chester, PA you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the WAR train from Melrose Park station to Suburban Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MED train and finally take the 109 bus from Chester Rd & Rutgers Av - Fs station to Chester Transit Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 45 min. The ride fare is $11.75. The bus and train schedule from Cheltenham Av & Penrose Av may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Chester, PA on the Moovit app.

105min$11.75
Walk to train stationTrain - WAR
WAR
Train - MED
MED
Bus - 109
109
Walk to Chester, PA
Leaves from Melrose Park

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Melrose Park
    1.09 mi • 23 min
  • 2
    Train - WARWAR
    Wait for train
    WAR
    #War4307 - Center City Philadelphia
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Suburban Station
    22 min
  • 4
    Train - MEDMED
    Wait for train
    MED
    #Med4307 - Wawa
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Swarthmore
    30 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chester Rd & Rutgers Av - Fs
    ID 14837
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 109109
    Wait for bus
    109
    Chester Transit Center
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chester Transit Center
    ID 31036
    12 min
  • 9
    Walk to Chester, PA
    Walk to
    Chester, PA
    520 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Cheltenham Av & Penrose Av to Chester, PA

The distance between Cheltenham Av & Penrose Av and Chester, PA is approximately 26 mi, which can typically be travelled in 116 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cheltenham Av & Penrose Av 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 Cheltenham Av & Penrose Av to Chester, PA

To check the bus and train schedule from Cheltenham Av & Penrose Av to Chester, PA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Cheltenham Av & Penrose Av) 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.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Cheltenham Av & Penrose Av to Chester, PA by bus and train via WAR, MED and 109

To get from Cheltenham Av & Penrose Av to Chester, PA you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the WAR train from Melrose Park station to Suburban Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MED train and finally take the 109 bus from Chester Rd & Rutgers Av - Fs station to Chester Transit Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 45 min. The ride fare is $11.75. The bus and train schedule from Cheltenham Av & Penrose Av may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Chester, PA on the Moovit app.

105min$11.75
Walk to train stationTrain - WAR
WAR
Train - MED
MED
Bus - 109
109
Walk to Chester, PA
Leaves from Melrose Park

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Melrose Park
    1.09 mi • 23 min
  • 2
    Train - WARWAR
    Wait for train
    WAR
    #War4307 - Center City Philadelphia
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Suburban Station
    22 min
  • 4
    Train - MEDMED
    Wait for train
    MED
    #Med4307 - Wawa
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Swarthmore
    30 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chester Rd & Rutgers Av - Fs
    ID 14837
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 109109
    Wait for bus
    109
    Chester Transit Center
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chester Transit Center
    ID 31036
    12 min
  • 9
    Walk to Chester, PA
    Walk to
    Chester, PA
    520 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Cheltenham Av & Penrose Av to Chester, PA?

    The fastest way takes 116 minutes, using Train line WAR, Train line MED, Bus line 113.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Cheltenham Av & Penrose Av to Chester, PA?

    The alternative route takes 105 minutes, using Train line WAR, Train line MED, Bus line 109.

  • Is there a direct train between Cheltenham Av & Penrose Av and Chester, PA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 56 min.

  • Which train line goes from Cheltenham Av & Penrose Av to Chester, PA?

    The WAR train line goes from Melrose Park station near Cheltenham Av & Penrose Av in Cheltenham to #War4307 - Center City Philadelphia station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till #War4307 - Center City Philadelphia station near Chester, PA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Cheltenham Av & Penrose Av to Chester, PA by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Cheltenham Av & Penrose Av and Chester, PA by train and bus is about 1 hr 56 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Cheltenham Av & Penrose Av to get to Chester, PA?

    Get on the WAR train from the Melrose Park station near Cheltenham Av & Penrose Av in Cheltenham.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Cheltenham Av & Penrose Av and Chester, PA?

    Get off the train at the #War4307 - Center City Philadelphia stop, which is closest to Chester, PA.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Cheltenham Av & Penrose Av to Chester, PA?

    The ride from Cheltenham Av & Penrose Av to Chester, PA costs $11.75.

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