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How to get from Parkside to Falls by bus and train?

From Parkside to Falls by bus and train

To get from Parkside to Falls in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 117 bus from Edgmont Av & Garrison Rd station to Elwyn Train Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MED train and finally take the VERMONTER train from 30th Street station to Trenton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 50 min.

170min
Bus - 117
117
Train - MED
MED
Train - VERMONTERVERMONTER
Walk to Falls
Leaves from Edgmont Av & Garrison Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Parkside
  • 2
    Bus - 117117
    Wait for bus
    117
    Penn State
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elwyn Train Station
    ID 2218
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Elwyn
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MEDMED
    Wait for train
    MED
    #3212 - Center City Philadelphia
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    39 min
  • 7
    Train - VERMONTERVERMONTER
    Wait for train
    VERMONTER
    St Albans
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Trenton
    25 min
  • 9
    Walk to Falls
    Walk to
    Falls
    2.21 mi • 46 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Parkside to Falls

The distance between Parkside, Philadelphia and Falls, Philadelphia is approximately 54.76 mi, which can typically be travelled in 170 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Parkside to Falls 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 Parkside

Parkside is located at Parkside, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Edgmont Av & Forrestview Rd.

Train stations close to Parkside:

  • Wallingford
  • Chester
  • Eddystone

Bus stations close to Parkside:

  • Edgmont Av & Forrestview Rd
  • Edgmont Av & Forrestview Rd - FS
  • Upland Rd & Edgmont Av

Public transit stations close to Falls, Philadelphia

Falls is located at Falls, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Pennsylvania Av & Hendrickson Av.

Train stations close to Falls:

  • Trenton

Bus stations close to Falls:

  • Pennsylvania Av & Hendrickson Av
  • Pennsylvania Av & Maple Av
  • Pennsylvania Av & Maple Av - Mbfs

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Parkside to Falls?

    The fastest way takes 170 minutes, using Bus line 117, Bus line MED, Bus line VERMONTER.

  • Is there a direct bus between Parkside and Falls in Philadelphia?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 50 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Parkside to Falls in Philadelphia?

    The 117 bus line goes from Penn State station near Parkside to Elwyn Train Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Elwyn Train Station station near Falls in Philadelphia

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

    The total travel time between Parkside and Falls in Philadelphia by bus and train is about 2 hr 50 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Parkside to get to Falls in Philadelphia?

    Get on the 117 bus from the Penn State stop near Parkside in Philadelphia.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Parkside and Falls in Philadelphia?

    Get off the bus at the Elwyn Train Station station, which is closest to Falls in Philadelphia.

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