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

From Merion to Chester, PA by bus and train

To get from Merion to Chester, PA you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the PAO train from Merion station to 30th Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the AIR train and finally take the 37 bus from Airport Terminal B station to 3rd St & Madison St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 27 min. The ride fare is $11.75. The bus and train schedule from Merion may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Chester, PA on the Moovit app.

87min$11.75
Train - PAO
PAO
Train - AIR
AIR
Bus - 37
37
Walk to Chester, PA
Leaves from Merion

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Merion
  • 2
    Train - PAOPAO
    Wait for train
    PAO
    #Pao9510 - Temple University
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    15 min
  • 4
    Train - AIRAIR
    Wait for train
    AIR
    #Air417 - Airport Terminals E & F
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Airport Terminal B
    19 min
  • 6
    Bus - 3737
    Wait for bus
    37
    Chester Via Airport Business Center
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    3rd St & Madison St
    ID 24963
    25 min
  • 8
    Walk to Chester, PA
    Walk to
    Chester, PA
    70 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Merion to Chester, PA by bus

To get from Merion to Chester, PA in Chester, take the 65 bus from City Av & Merion Rd 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 32 min. The ride fare is $2.50. The bus and train schedule from Merion may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Chester, PA on the Moovit app.

92min$2.50
Walk to bus stationBus - 65
65
Bus - 113
113
Walk to Chester, PA
Leaves from City Av & Merion Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    City Av & Merion Rd
    ID 20568
    0.54 mi • 12 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
    13 min
  • 4
    Bus - 113113
    Wait for bus
    113
    Chester Transit Center
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    3rd St & Madison St
    ID 24963
    56 min
  • 6
    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 Merion to Chester, PA

The distance between Merion and Chester, PA is approximately 22.4 mi, which can typically be travelled in 87 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Merion 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 Merion to Chester, PA

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

Related Routes

From Merion to Chester, PA by bus

To get from Merion to Chester, PA in Chester, take the 65 bus from City Av & Merion Rd 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 32 min. The ride fare is $2.50. The bus and train schedule from Merion may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Chester, PA on the Moovit app.

92min$2.50
Walk to bus stationBus - 65
65
Bus - 113
113
Walk to Chester, PA
Leaves from City Av & Merion Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    City Av & Merion Rd
    ID 20568
    0.54 mi • 12 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
    13 min
  • 4
    Bus - 113113
    Wait for bus
    113
    Chester Transit Center
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    3rd St & Madison St
    ID 24963
    56 min
  • 6
    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 Merion to Chester, PA?

    The fastest way takes 87 minutes, using Train line PAO, Train line AIR, Bus line 37.

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

    The alternative route takes 92 minutes, using Bus line 65, Bus line 113.

  • Is there a direct train between Merion 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 27 min.

  • Which train line goes from Merion to Chester, PA?

    The PAO train line goes from #Pao9510 - Temple University station near Merion in Lower Merion to 30th Street station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till 30th Street station near Chester, PA.

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

    The total travel time between Merion and Chester, PA by train and bus is about 1 hr 27 min.

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

    Get on the PAO train from the #Pao9510 - Temple University station near Merion in Lower Merion.

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

    Get off the train at the 30th Street stop, which is closest to Chester, PA.

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

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

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