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

From Cheltenham to Chester, PA by bus and train

To get from Cheltenham to Chester, PA you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the FOX train from Cheltenham 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 38 min. The ride fare is $11.75. The bus and train schedule from Cheltenham may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Chester, PA on the Moovit app.

98min$11.75
Train - FOX
FOX
Train - MED
MED
Bus - 113
113
Walk to Chester, PA
Leaves from Cheltenham

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Cheltenham
  • 2
    Train - FOXFOX
    Wait for train
    FOX
    Gray 30th St Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Suburban Station
    28 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
    70 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Cheltenham to Chester, PA by bus and train via FOX, MED and 109

To get from Cheltenham to Chester, PA you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the FOX train from Cheltenham 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 27 min. The ride fare is $11.75. The bus and train schedule from Cheltenham may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Chester, PA on the Moovit app.

87min$11.75
Train - FOX
FOX
Train - MED
MED
Bus - 109
109
Walk to Chester, PA
Leaves from Cheltenham

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Cheltenham
  • 2
    Train - FOXFOX
    Wait for train
    FOX
    Gray 30th St Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Suburban Station
    28 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 Cheltenham to Chester, PA

The distance between Cheltenham and Chester, PA is approximately 26.28 mi, which can typically be travelled in 98 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham to Chester, PA

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

Alternative route from Cheltenham to Chester, PA by bus and train via FOX, MED and 109

To get from Cheltenham to Chester, PA you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the FOX train from Cheltenham 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 27 min. The ride fare is $11.75. The bus and train schedule from Cheltenham may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Chester, PA on the Moovit app.

87min$11.75
Train - FOX
FOX
Train - MED
MED
Bus - 109
109
Walk to Chester, PA
Leaves from Cheltenham

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Cheltenham
  • 2
    Train - FOXFOX
    Wait for train
    FOX
    Gray 30th St Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Suburban Station
    28 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 Cheltenham to Chester, PA?

    The fastest way takes 98 minutes, using Train line FOX, Train line MED, Bus line 113.

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

    The alternative route takes 87 minutes, using Train line FOX, Train line MED, Bus line 109.

  • Is there a direct train between Cheltenham 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 38 min.

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

    The FOX train line goes from Gray 30th St Station station near Cheltenham in Philadelphia 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.

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

    The total travel time between Cheltenham and Chester, PA by train and bus is about 1 hr 38 min.

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

    Get on the FOX train from the Gray 30th St Station station near Cheltenham in Philadelphia.

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

    Get off the train at the Suburban Station stop, which is closest to Chester, PA.

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

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

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