How to get from Melrose Park to Chester, PA by bus and train?

From Melrose Park to Chester, PA by bus and train

To get from Melrose Park to Chester, PA in Chester, 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 33 min. The ride fare is $11.75.

93min$11.75
Train - WAR
WAR
Train - MED
MED
Bus - 113
113
Walk to Chester, PA
Leaves from Melrose Park

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Melrose Park
  • 2
    Train - WARWAR
    Wait for train
    WAR
    # - Center City Philadelphia
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Suburban Station
    22 min
  • 4
    Train - MEDMED
    Wait for train
    MED
    # - 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
    80 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Melrose Park to Chester, PA by bus and train via WAR, MED and 109

To get from Melrose Park to Chester, PA in Chester, 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 Transportation Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 22 min. The ride fare is $11.75.

82min$11.75
Train - WAR
WAR
Train - MED
MED
Bus - 109
109
Walk to Chester, PA
Leaves from Melrose Park

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Melrose Park
  • 2
    Train - WARWAR
    Wait for train
    WAR
    # - Center City Philadelphia
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Suburban Station
    22 min
  • 4
    Train - MEDMED
    Wait for train
    MED
    # - 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 Transportation 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 Melrose Park to Chester, PA

The distance between Melrose Park, Chester and Chester, PA, Chester is approximately 24.92 mi, which can typically be travelled in 93 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melrose Park 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 Melrose Park

Melrose Park is located at Melrose Park, Chester and the nearest public transit station is Mountain Av & Valley Rd.

Train stations close to Melrose Park:

  • Fern Rock T C
  • Olney
  • Elkins Park

Bus stations close to Melrose Park:

  • Mountain Av & Valley Rd
  • 12th St & Lakeside Av
  • 70th Av & 12th 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 & Crosby St.

Train stations close to Chester, PA:

  • Ridley Park
  • Crum Lynne
  • Highland Avenue

Bus stations close to Chester, PA:

  • 3rd St & Crosby St
  • 3rd St & Welsh St
  • 3rd St & Madison St

Related Routes

Alternative route from Melrose Park to Chester, PA by bus and train via WAR, MED and 109

To get from Melrose Park to Chester, PA in Chester, 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 Transportation Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 22 min. The ride fare is $11.75.

82min$11.75
Train - WAR
WAR
Train - MED
MED
Bus - 109
109
Walk to Chester, PA
Leaves from Melrose Park

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Melrose Park
  • 2
    Train - WARWAR
    Wait for train
    WAR
    # - Center City Philadelphia
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Suburban Station
    22 min
  • 4
    Train - MEDMED
    Wait for train
    MED
    # - 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 Transportation 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 Melrose Park to Chester, PA?

    The fastest way takes 93 minutes, using Train line WAR, Train line MED, Bus line 113.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Melrose Park to Chester, PA?

    The alternative route takes 82 minutes, using Train line WAR, Train line MED, Bus line 109.

  • Is there a direct train between Melrose Park 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 33 min.

  • Which train line goes from Melrose Park to Chester, PA?

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

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

    The total travel time between Melrose Park in Cheltenham and Chester, PA in Chester by train and bus is about 1 hr 33 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Melrose Park to get to Chester, PA?

    Get on the WAR train from the # - Center City Philadelphia station near Melrose Park in Cheltenham.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Melrose Park and Chester, PA?

    Get off the train at the Suburban Station stop, which is closest to Chester, PA in Chester.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Melrose Park to Chester, PA?

    The ride from Melrose Park to Chester, PA costs $11.75.

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