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

From Germantown to Chester, PA by bus and train

To get from Germantown to Chester, PA you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the K bus from Chelten Av & Lena St station to Queen Ln & Wissahickon Av station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CHW train and finally take the WIL train from 30th Street station to Chester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 19 min. The ride fare is $11.75. The bus and train schedule from Germantown may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Chester, PA on the Moovit app.

79min$11.75
Walk to bus stationBus - K
K
Train - CHW
CHW
Train - WIL
WIL
Walk to Chester, PA
Leaves from Chelten Av & Lena St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chelten Av & Lena St
    ID 15925
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - KK
    Wait for bus
    K
    Ridge-Midvale
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Queen Ln & Wissahickon Av
    ID 24724
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Queen Lane
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - CHWCHW
    Wait for train
    CHW
    #Chw810 - Center City Philadelphia
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    17 min
  • 7
    Train - WILWIL
    Wait for train
    WIL
    #Wil213 - Wilmington
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chester
    31 min
  • 9
    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 Germantown to Chester, PA

The distance between Germantown and Chester, PA is approximately 20.81 mi, which can typically be travelled in 79 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Germantown 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 Germantown to Chester, PA

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

  • What is the fastest way to get from Germantown to Chester, PA?

    The fastest way takes 79 minutes, using Bus line K, Train line CHW, Train line WIL.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 19 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Germantown to Chester, PA?

    The K bus line goes from Chelten Av & Lena St station near Germantown in Philadelphia to Queen Ln & Wissahickon Av station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Queen Ln & Wissahickon Av station near Chester, PA.

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

    The total travel time between Germantown and Chester, PA by bus and train is about 1 hr 19 min.

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

    Get on the K bus from the Chelten Av & Lena St stop near Germantown in Philadelphia.

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

    Get off the bus at the Queen Ln & Wissahickon Av station, which is closest to Chester, PA.

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

    The ride from Germantown to Chester, PA costs $11.75.

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