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

From Germantown to Chester, PA by bus

To get from Germantown to Chester, PA in Chester, take the 65 bus from Chelten Av & Germantown Av - FS station to 69th Street Transit Center station. Next, take the 113 bus from 69th Street Transit Center station to 3rd St & Madison St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 56 min. The ride fare is $2.50. The bus schedule from Germantown may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Chester, PA on the Moovit app.

116min$2.50
Walk to bus stationBus - 65
65
Bus - 113
113
Walk to Chester, PA
Leaves from Chelten Av & Germantown Av - FS

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chelten Av & Germantown Av - FS
    ID 5805
    420 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6565
    Wait for bus
    65
    69th St Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    69th Street Transit Center
    ID 31034
    44 min
  • 4
    Bus - 113113
    Wait for bus
    113
    Claymont Transit Center
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    3rd St & Madison St
    ID 24963
    55 min
  • 6
    Walk to Chester, PA
    Walk to
    Chester, PA
    70 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Germantown to Chester, PA by bus and train

To get from Germantown to Chester, PA you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CHE train from Germantown 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 37 min. The ride fare is $11.75. The bus schedule from Germantown may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Chester, PA on the Moovit app.

97min$11.75
Train - CHE
CHE
Train - MED
MED
Bus - 113
113
Walk to Chester, PA
Leaves from Germantown

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Germantown
  • 2
    Train - CHECHE
    Wait for train
    CHE
    #Che7419 - Center City Philadelphia
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Suburban Station
    26 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
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Public transit directions from Germantown to Chester, PA

The distance between Germantown and Chester, PA is approximately 21.59 mi, which can typically be travelled in 116 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Germantown to Chester, PA by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chester – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Germantown to Chester, PA

To check the bus 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 routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, 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 schedules.

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From Germantown to Chester, PA by bus and train

To get from Germantown to Chester, PA you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CHE train from Germantown 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 37 min. The ride fare is $11.75. The bus schedule from Germantown may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Chester, PA on the Moovit app.

97min$11.75
Train - CHE
CHE
Train - MED
MED
Bus - 113
113
Walk to Chester, PA
Leaves from Germantown

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Germantown
  • 2
    Train - CHECHE
    Wait for train
    CHE
    #Che7419 - Center City Philadelphia
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Suburban Station
    26 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 116 minutes, using Bus line 65, Bus line 113.

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

    The alternative route takes 97 minutes, using Train line CHE, Train line MED, Bus line 113.

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

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

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

    The 65 bus line goes from Chelten Av & Germantown Av - FS station near Germantown in Philadelphia to 69th St Transit Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till 69th St Transit Center station near Chester, PA.

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

    The total travel time between Germantown and Chester, PA by bus is about 1 hr 56 min.

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

    Get on the 65 bus from the Chelten Av & Germantown Av - FS 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 69th St Transit Center stop, 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 $2.50.

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