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

From Elkins Park to Chester, PA by bus and train

To get from Elkins Park to Chester, PA you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the WAR train from Elkins 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 34 min. The ride fare is $11.75. The bus and train schedule from Elkins Park may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Chester, PA on the Moovit app.

94min$11.75
Train - WAR
WAR
Train - MED
MED
Bus - 113
113
Walk to Chester, PA
Leaves from Elkins Park

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Elkins Park
  • 2
    Train - WARWAR
    Wait for train
    WAR
    Center City Philadelphia
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Suburban Station
    24 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
    70 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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

To get from Elkins Park to Chester, PA you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the WAR train from Elkins 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 23 min. The ride fare is $11.75. The bus and train schedule from Elkins Park may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Chester, PA on the Moovit app.

83min$11.75
Train - WAR
WAR
Train - MED
MED
Bus - 109
109
Walk to Chester, PA
Leaves from Elkins Park

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Elkins Park
  • 2
    Train - WARWAR
    Wait for train
    WAR
    Center City Philadelphia
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Suburban Station
    24 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 Elkins Park to Chester, PA

The distance between Elkins Park and Chester, PA is approximately 25.77 mi, which can typically be travelled in 94 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Elkins 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.

Bus And Train schedule from Elkins Park to Chester, PA

To check the bus and train schedule from Elkins Park to Chester, PA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Elkins Park) 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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Alternative route from Elkins Park to Chester, PA by bus and train via WAR, MED and 109

To get from Elkins Park to Chester, PA you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the WAR train from Elkins 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 23 min. The ride fare is $11.75. The bus and train schedule from Elkins Park may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Chester, PA on the Moovit app.

83min$11.75
Train - WAR
WAR
Train - MED
MED
Bus - 109
109
Walk to Chester, PA
Leaves from Elkins Park

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Elkins Park
  • 2
    Train - WARWAR
    Wait for train
    WAR
    Center City Philadelphia
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Suburban Station
    24 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 Elkins Park to Chester, PA?

    The fastest way takes 94 minutes, using Train line WAR, Train line MED, Bus line 113.

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

    The alternative route takes 83 minutes, using Train line WAR, Train line MED, Bus line 109.

  • Is there a direct train between Elkins 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 34 min.

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

    The WAR train line goes from Center City Philadelphia station near Elkins 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.

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

    The total travel time between Elkins Park and Chester, PA by train and bus is about 1 hr 34 min.

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

    Get on the WAR train from the Center City Philadelphia station near Elkins Park in Cheltenham.

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

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

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

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

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