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

From Chinatown to Chester, PA by bus and train

To get from Chinatown to Chester, PA in Chester, take the 48 bus from Arch St & 8th St station to Arch St & 17th St station. Next, take the WIL train from Suburban Station station to Chester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 8 min. The ride fare is $11.75. The bus and train schedule from Chinatown may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Chester, PA on the Moovit app.

68min$11.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 48
48
Train - WIL
WIL
Walk to Chester, PA
Leaves from Arch St & 8th St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Arch St & 8th St
    ID 4472
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4848
    Wait for bus
    48
    27th-Allegheny
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Arch St & 17th St
    ID 4463
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Suburban Station
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - WILWIL
    Wait for train
    WIL
    Wilmington
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chester
    36 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chester, PA
    Walk to
    Chester, PA
    460 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Chinatown to Chester, PA by metro and train

To get from Chinatown to Chester, PA you’ll need to take one metro line and 2 train lines: take the B3 metro from Chinatown station to North Philadelphia station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CHW train and finally take the WIL train from 30th Street station to Chester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 16 min. The ride fare is $11.75. The bus and train schedule from Chinatown may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Chester, PA on the Moovit app.

76min$11.75
Metro - B3
Train - CHW
CHW
Train - WIL
WIL
Walk to Chester, PA
Leaves from Chinatown

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Chinatown
  • 2
    Metro - B3
    Wait for metro
    B3
    Olney Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    North Philadelphia
    6 min
  • 4
    Train - CHWCHW
    Wait for train
    CHW
    Center City Philadelphia
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    11 min
  • 6
    Train - WILWIL
    Wait for train
    WIL
    Wilmington
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chester
    31 min
  • 8
    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 Chinatown to Chester, PA

The distance between Chinatown and Chester, PA is approximately 14.58 mi, which can typically be travelled in 68 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chinatown 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 Chinatown to Chester, PA

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

To get from Chinatown to Chester, PA you’ll need to take one metro line and 2 train lines: take the B3 metro from Chinatown station to North Philadelphia station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CHW train and finally take the WIL train from 30th Street station to Chester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 16 min. The ride fare is $11.75. The bus and train schedule from Chinatown may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Chester, PA on the Moovit app.

76min$11.75
Metro - B3
Train - CHW
CHW
Train - WIL
WIL
Walk to Chester, PA
Leaves from Chinatown

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Chinatown
  • 2
    Metro - B3
    Wait for metro
    B3
    Olney Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    North Philadelphia
    6 min
  • 4
    Train - CHWCHW
    Wait for train
    CHW
    Center City Philadelphia
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    11 min
  • 6
    Train - WILWIL
    Wait for train
    WIL
    Wilmington
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chester
    31 min
  • 8
    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 Chinatown to Chester, PA?

    The fastest way takes 68 minutes, using Bus line 48, Train line WIL.

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

    The alternative route takes 76 minutes, using Metro line B3, Train line CHW, Train line WIL.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 8 min.

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

    The 48 bus line goes from Arch St & 8th St station near Chinatown in Philadelphia to 27th-Allegheny station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till 27th-Allegheny station near Chester, PA.

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

    The total travel time between Chinatown and Chester, PA by bus and train is about 1 hr 8 min.

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

    Get on the 48 bus from the Arch St & 8th St stop near Chinatown in Philadelphia.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Chinatown and Chester, PA?

    Get off the bus at the 27th-Allegheny station, which is closest to Chester, PA.

  • When is the first train from Chinatown to Chester, PA?

    The first train from Chinatown in Philadelphia to Chester, PA in Chester is Wilmington/Newark Line. It leaves the Jefferson Station station at 12:02 AM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Chinatown to Chester, PA?

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

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