How to get from 42nd St & Chestnut St to Chester, PA by bus and train?

From 42nd St & Chestnut St to Chester, PA by bus and train

To get from 42nd St & Chestnut St to Chester, PA in Chester, take the 21 bus from Chestnut St & 42nd St station to Chestnut St & Schuykill Av station. Next, take the WIL train from 30th Street station to Chester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 57 min. The ride fare is $11.75. The bus and train schedule from 42nd St & Chestnut St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Chester, PA on the Moovit app.

57min$11.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 21
21
Train - WIL
WIL
Walk to Chester, PA
Leaves from Chestnut St & 42nd St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chestnut St & 42nd St
    ID 591
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Columbus-Dock
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chestnut St & Schuykill Av
    ID 32637
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    30th Street
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - WILWIL
    Wait for train
    WIL
    #Wil5207 - Wilmington
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chester
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chester, PA
    Walk to
    Chester, PA
    460 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From 42nd St & Chestnut St to Chester, PA by metro and train

To get from 42nd St & Chestnut St to Chester, PA in Chester, take the L1 metro from 40th St Station station to 30th St Station station. Next, take the WIL train from 30th Street station to Chester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 57 min. The ride fare is $11.75. The bus and train schedule from 42nd St & Chestnut St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Chester, PA on the Moovit app.

57min$11.75
Walk to metro station
Metro - L1
Train - WIL
WIL
Walk to Chester, PA
Leaves from 40th St Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    40th St Station
    560 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Metro - L1
    Wait for metro
    L1
    Frankford Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    30th St Station
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    30th Street
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - WILWIL
    Wait for train
    WIL
    #Wil5207 - Wilmington
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chester
    30 min
  • 7
    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 42nd St & Chestnut St to Chester, PA

The distance between 42nd St & Chestnut St and Chester, PA is approximately 14.26 mi, which can typically be travelled in 57 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 42nd St & Chestnut St 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 42nd St & Chestnut St to Chester, PA

To check the bus and train schedule from 42nd St & Chestnut St to Chester, PA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (42nd St & Chestnut St) 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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From 42nd St & Chestnut St to Chester, PA by metro and train

To get from 42nd St & Chestnut St to Chester, PA in Chester, take the L1 metro from 40th St Station station to 30th St Station station. Next, take the WIL train from 30th Street station to Chester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 57 min. The ride fare is $11.75. The bus and train schedule from 42nd St & Chestnut St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Chester, PA on the Moovit app.

57min$11.75
Walk to metro station
Metro - L1
Train - WIL
WIL
Walk to Chester, PA
Leaves from 40th St Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    40th St Station
    560 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Metro - L1
    Wait for metro
    L1
    Frankford Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    30th St Station
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    30th Street
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - WILWIL
    Wait for train
    WIL
    #Wil5207 - Wilmington
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chester
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chester, PA
    Walk to
    Chester, PA
    460 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from 42nd St & Chestnut St to Chester, PA?

    The fastest way takes 57 minutes, using Bus line 21, Train line WIL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 42nd St & Chestnut St to Chester, PA?

    The alternative route takes 57 minutes, using Metro line L1, Train line WIL.

  • Is there a direct bus between 42nd St & Chestnut St and Chester, PA?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 57 min.

  • Which bus line goes from 42nd St & Chestnut St to Chester, PA?

    The 21 bus line goes from Chestnut St & 42nd St station near 42nd St & Chestnut St in Philadelphia to Columbus-Dock station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Columbus-Dock station near Chester, PA.

  • How long does it take to travel from 42nd St & Chestnut St to Chester, PA by bus and train?

    The total travel time between 42nd St & Chestnut St and Chester, PA by bus and train is about 57 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near 42nd St & Chestnut St to get to Chester, PA?

    Get on the 21 bus from the Chestnut St & 42nd St stop near 42nd St & Chestnut St in Philadelphia.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between 42nd St & Chestnut St and Chester, PA?

    Get off the bus at the Columbus-Dock station, which is closest to Chester, PA.

  • When is the first train from 42nd St & Chestnut St to Chester, PA?

    The first train from 42nd St & Chestnut St in Philadelphia to Chester, PA in Chester is Wilmington/Newark Line. It leaves the University City station at 12:15 AM.

  • How much is the bus fare from 42nd St & Chestnut St to Chester, PA?

    The ride from 42nd St & Chestnut St to Chester, PA costs $11.75.

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