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How to get from Croydon to Lower Merion by bus, subway and train?

By bus, subway and train

To get from Croydon to Lower Merion in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one train line, one bus line and one subway line: take the TRE train from Croydon station to Suburban Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 124 bus and finally take the NHSL subway from Gulph Mills station to Matsonford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 26 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

86min$11.25
Train - TRE
TRE
Bus - 124
124
Subway - NHSL
Subway - NHSL
Leaves from Croydon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Croydon
  • 2
    Train - TRETRE
    Wait for train
    TRE
    #702 - Center City Philadelphia
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Suburban Station
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    JFK Blvd & 17th St
    ID 8936
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 124124
    Wait for bus
    124
    Chesterbrook Via King Of Prussia
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gulph Mills Station
    ID 31031
    32 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Gulph Mills
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Subway - NHSL
    Wait for subway
    NHSL
    69th Street Transportation Center
  • 9
    Ride to subway station Matsonford
    Ride to subway station
    Matsonford
    2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By subway and train

To get from Croydon to Lower Merion in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 subway lines: take the TRE train from Croydon station to 30th Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MFL subway and finally take the NHSL subway from 69th Street Transportation Center station to Matsonford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 31 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

91min$11.25
Train - TRE
TRE
Subway - MFL
Subway - MFL
Subway - NHSL
Subway - NHSL
Leaves from Croydon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Croydon
  • 2
    Train - TRETRE
    Wait for train
    TRE
    #702 - Center City Philadelphia
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    30th St Station
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Subway - MFL
    Wait for subway
    MFL
    69th Street Transportation Center - All Stops
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    69th Street Transportation Center
    ID 31034
    13 min
  • 7
    Subway - NHSL
    Wait for subway
    NHSL
    Norristown Transportation Center
  • 8
    Ride to subway station Matsonford
    Ride to subway station
    Matsonford
    20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Croydon to Lower Merion

The distance between Croydon, Philadelphia and Lower Merion, Philadelphia is approximately 37.82 mi, which can typically be travelled in 86 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Croydon to Lower Merion by bus, subway 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 Croydon

Croydon is located at Croydon, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Cedar Av & Coventry Ln.

Train stations close to Croydon:

  • Eddington

Bus stations close to Croydon:

  • Cedar Av & Coventry Ln
  • Bristol Pk & Hillcrest Av
  • Cedar Av & Main Av

Public transit stations close to Lower Merion, Philadelphia

Lower Merion is located at Lower Merion, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Villanova.

Subway stations close to Lower Merion:

  • Matsonford
  • Gulph Mills
  • Radnor

Train stations close to Lower Merion:

  • Villanova
  • Radnor

By subway and train

To get from Croydon to Lower Merion in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 subway lines: take the TRE train from Croydon station to 30th Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MFL subway and finally take the NHSL subway from 69th Street Transportation Center station to Matsonford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 31 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

91min$11.25
Train - TRE
TRE
Subway - MFL
Subway - MFL
Subway - NHSL
Subway - NHSL
Leaves from Croydon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Croydon
  • 2
    Train - TRETRE
    Wait for train
    TRE
    #702 - Center City Philadelphia
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    30th St Station
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Subway - MFL
    Wait for subway
    MFL
    69th Street Transportation Center - All Stops
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    69th Street Transportation Center
    ID 31034
    13 min
  • 7
    Subway - NHSL
    Wait for subway
    NHSL
    Norristown Transportation Center
  • 8
    Ride to subway station Matsonford
    Ride to subway station
    Matsonford
    20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Croydon to Lower Merion?

    The fastest way takes 86 minutes, using Bus line TRE, Bus line 124, Bus line NHSL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Croydon to Lower Merion?

    The alternative route takes 91 minutes, using Bus line TRE, Bus line MFL, Bus line NHSL.

  • Is there a direct train between Croydon and Lower Merion in Philadelphia?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line, one bus line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 26 min.

  • Which train line goes from Croydon to Lower Merion in Philadelphia?

    The TRE train line goes from #702 - Center City Philadelphia station near Croydon to Suburban Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till Matsonford station near Lower Merion in Philadelphia

  • How long does it take to travel from Croydon to Lower Merion in Philadelphia by train, bus and subway?

    The total travel time between Croydon and Lower Merion in Philadelphia by train, bus and subway is about 1 hr 26 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Croydon to get to Lower Merion in Philadelphia?

    Get on the TRE train from the #702 - Center City Philadelphia station near Croydon in Philadelphia.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Croydon and Lower Merion in Philadelphia?

    Get off the train at the Matsonford station, which is closest to Lower Merion in Philadelphia.

  • How much is the total train, bus and subway fare from Croydon to Lower Merion?

    The ride from Croydon to Lower Merion costs $11.25.

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