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How to get from Clayton to Chester by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Clayton to Chester in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 408 bus from Rt-47 800' N Of Costill Ave. station to 6th St at Race St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 44 bus and finally take the WIL train from Suburban Station station to Chester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 17 min.

137min
Walk to bus stationBus - 408
408
Bus - 44
44
Train - WIL
WIL
Walk to Chester
Leaves from Rt-47 800' N Of Costill Ave.

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rt-47 800' N Of Costill Ave.
    ID 19561
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 408408
    Wait for bus
    408
    Philadelphia
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    6th St at Race St
    ID 27961
    68 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Arch St & 5th St
    ID 4469
    470 yd • 6 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4444
    Wait for bus
    44
    Ardmore Via Montgomery Ave
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    JFK Blvd & 17th St
    ID 8936
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Suburban Station
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - WILWIL
    Wait for train
    WIL
    #5203 - Marcus Hook
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chester
    28 min
  • 10
    Walk to Chester
    Walk to
    Chester
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 408, 551 and WIL

To get from Clayton to Chester in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 408 bus from Rt-47 800' N Of Costill Ave. station to Broadway In Front Of Wrtc station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 551 bus and finally take the WIL train from Suburban Station station to Chester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 17 min.

137min
Walk to bus stationBus - 408
408
Bus - 551
551
Train - WIL
WIL
Walk to Chester
Leaves from Rt-47 800' N Of Costill Ave.

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rt-47 800' N Of Costill Ave.
    ID 19561
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 408408
    Wait for bus
    408
    Philadelphia
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway In Front Of Wrtc
    ID 15031
    59 min
  • 4
    Bus - 551551
    Wait for bus
    551
    Philadelphia
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broad St at Cherry St
    ID 27947
    18 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Suburban Station
    530 yd • 7 min
  • 7
    Train - WILWIL
    Wait for train
    WIL
    #5203 - Marcus Hook
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chester
    28 min
  • 9
    Walk to Chester
    Walk to
    Chester
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Clayton to Chester

The distance between Clayton, Philadelphia and Chester, Philadelphia is approximately 40.04 mi, which can typically be travelled in 137 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Clayton to Chester by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Philadelphia – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Clayton

Clayton is located at Clayton, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Rt-47 at Costill Ave#.

Bus stations close to Clayton:

  • Rt-47 at Costill Ave#
  • Rt-47 at Costill Ave
  • Rt-47 at Sienna Dr#

Public transit stations close to Chester, Philadelphia

Chester is located at Chester, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is 4th St & Welsh St.

Train stations close to Chester:

  • Chester
  • Ridley Park
  • Eddystone

Bus stations close to Chester:

  • 4th St & Welsh St
  • 3rd St & Welsh St
  • Edgmont Av & 9th St

Alternative route by bus and train via 408, 551 and WIL

To get from Clayton to Chester in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 408 bus from Rt-47 800' N Of Costill Ave. station to Broadway In Front Of Wrtc station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 551 bus and finally take the WIL train from Suburban Station station to Chester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 17 min.

137min
Walk to bus stationBus - 408
408
Bus - 551
551
Train - WIL
WIL
Walk to Chester
Leaves from Rt-47 800' N Of Costill Ave.

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rt-47 800' N Of Costill Ave.
    ID 19561
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 408408
    Wait for bus
    408
    Philadelphia
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway In Front Of Wrtc
    ID 15031
    59 min
  • 4
    Bus - 551551
    Wait for bus
    551
    Philadelphia
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broad St at Cherry St
    ID 27947
    18 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Suburban Station
    530 yd • 7 min
  • 7
    Train - WILWIL
    Wait for train
    WIL
    #5203 - Marcus Hook
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chester
    28 min
  • 9
    Walk to Chester
    Walk to
    Chester
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Clayton to Chester?

    The fastest way takes 137 minutes, using Bus line 408, Bus line 44, Bus line WIL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Clayton to Chester?

    The alternative route takes 137 minutes, using Bus line 408, Bus line 551, Bus line WIL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Clayton and Chester in Philadelphia?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 17 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Clayton to Chester in Philadelphia?

    The 408 bus line goes from Rt-47 800' N Of Costill Ave. station near Clayton to Philadelphia station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Chester station near Chester in Philadelphia

  • How long does it take to travel from Clayton to Chester in Philadelphia by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Clayton and Chester in Philadelphia by bus and train is about 2 hr 17 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Clayton to get to Chester in Philadelphia?

    Get on the 408 bus from the Rt-47 800' N Of Costill Ave. stop near Clayton in Philadelphia.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Clayton and Chester in Philadelphia?

    Get off the bus at the Chester station, which is closest to Chester in Philadelphia.

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