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

From Willow Grove to Chester, PA by bus and train

To get from Willow Grove to Chester, PA in Chester, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the WAR train from Willow Grove 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 55 min. The ride fare is $11.75.

115min$11.75
Train - WAR
WAR
Train - MED
MED
Bus - 113
113
Walk to Chester, PA
Leaves from Willow Grove

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Willow Grove
  • 2
    Train - WARWAR
    Wait for train
    WAR
    # - Center City Philadelphia
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Suburban Station
    44 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 Willow Grove to Chester, PA by bus and train via WAR, MED and 109

To get from Willow Grove to Chester, PA in Chester, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the WAR train from Willow Grove 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 44 min. The ride fare is $11.75.

104min$11.75
Train - WAR
WAR
Train - MED
MED
Bus - 109
109
Walk to Chester, PA
Leaves from Willow Grove

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Willow Grove
  • 2
    Train - WARWAR
    Wait for train
    WAR
    # - Center City Philadelphia
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Suburban Station
    44 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 Willow Grove to Chester, PA

The distance between Willow Grove, Chester and Chester, PA, Chester is approximately 32.75 mi, which can typically be travelled in 115 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Willow Grove 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 Willow Grove

Willow Grove is located at Willow Grove, Chester and the nearest public transit station is Old York Rd & Cherry St - Fs.

Train stations close to Willow Grove:

  • Roslyn
  • Crestmont
  • Hatboro

Bus stations close to Willow Grove:

  • Old York Rd & Cherry St - Fs
  • Easton Rd & Old York Rd - Mbns
  • Easton Rd & Old York Rd - Mbfs

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 & Madison St.

Train stations close to Chester, PA:

  • Chester
  • Eddystone
  • Crum Lynne

Bus stations close to Chester, PA:

  • 3rd St & Madison St
  • 4th St & Upland St
  • 3rd St & Crosby St

Related Routes

Alternative route from Willow Grove to Chester, PA by bus and train via WAR, MED and 109

To get from Willow Grove to Chester, PA in Chester, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the WAR train from Willow Grove 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 44 min. The ride fare is $11.75.

104min$11.75
Train - WAR
WAR
Train - MED
MED
Bus - 109
109
Walk to Chester, PA
Leaves from Willow Grove

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Willow Grove
  • 2
    Train - WARWAR
    Wait for train
    WAR
    # - Center City Philadelphia
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Suburban Station
    44 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 Willow Grove to Chester, PA?

    The fastest way takes 115 minutes, using Train line WAR, Train line MED, Bus line 113.

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

    The alternative route takes 104 minutes, using Train line WAR, Train line MED, Bus line 109.

  • Is there a direct train between Willow Grove 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 55 min.

  • Which train line goes from Willow Grove to Chester, PA?

    The WAR train line goes from # - Center City Philadelphia station near Willow Grove in Willow Grove 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 Willow Grove to Chester, PA by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Willow Grove in Willow Grove and Chester, PA in Chester by train and bus is about 1 hr 55 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Willow Grove to get to Chester, PA?

    Get on the WAR train from the # - Center City Philadelphia station near Willow Grove in Willow Grove.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Willow Grove 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 Willow Grove to Chester, PA?

    The ride from Willow Grove to Chester, PA costs $11.75.

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