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How to get from Melrose Park to Fishtown by metro and train?

From Melrose Park to Fishtown by metro and train

To get from Melrose Park to Fishtown in Philadelphia, take the WAR train from Melrose Park station to Jefferson Station station. Next, take the L1 metro from 11th St Station station to Girard Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 46 min. The ride fare is $11.75.

46min$11.75
Train - WAR
WAR
Metro - L1
Walk to Fishtown
Leaves from Melrose Park

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Melrose Park
  • 2
    Train - WARWAR
    Wait for train
    WAR
    # - Center City Philadelphia
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Jefferson Station
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    11th St Station
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Metro - L1
    Wait for metro
    L1
    Frankford Transit Center
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Girard Station
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to Fishtown
    Walk to
    Fishtown
    550 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Melrose Park to Fishtown by bus and metro

To get from Melrose Park to Fishtown in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 metro lines: take the 28 bus from Mountain Av & Valley Rd station to Fern Rock Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the B2 metro and finally take the G1 metro from Girard Av & Broad St station to Frankford Av & Delaware Av Loop station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 59 min. The ride fare is $3.50.

59min$3.50
Walk to bus stationBus - 28
28
Metro - B2
Metro - G1
Walk to Fishtown
Leaves from Mountain Av & Valley Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mountain Av & Valley Rd
    ID 23570
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2828
    Wait for bus
    28
    Fern Rock Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fern Rock Transit Center
    ID 841
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Fern Rock T C
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Metro - B2
    Wait for metro
    B2
    Walnut-Locust
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Girard
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Girard Av & Broad St
    ID 352
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Metro - G1
    Wait for metro
    G1
    Frankford-Delaware
  • 9
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Frankford Av & Delaware Av Loop
    ID 31347
    12 min
  • 10
    Walk to Fishtown
    Walk to
    Fishtown
    140 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Melrose Park to Fishtown

The distance between Melrose Park, Philadelphia and Fishtown, Philadelphia is approximately 11.01 mi, which can typically be travelled in 46 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melrose Park to Fishtown by metro 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 Melrose Park

Melrose Park is located at Melrose Park, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Mountain Av & Valley Rd.

Train stations close to Melrose Park:

  • Fern Rock T C
  • Olney
  • Elkins Park

Bus stations close to Melrose Park:

  • Mountain Av & Valley Rd
  • 12th St & Lakeside Av
  • 70th Av & 12th St

Public transit stations close to Fishtown, Philadelphia

Fishtown is located at Fishtown, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Girard Av & Frankford Av- Fs.

Metro stations close to Fishtown:

  • Girard Av & Frankford Av- Fs
  • Girard Station
  • Girard Av & Columbia Av

Bus stations close to Fishtown:

  • Delaware Av & Frankford Av
  • Delaware Av & Ellen St - Fs
  • Delaware Av & Shackamaxon St

From Melrose Park to Fishtown by bus and metro

To get from Melrose Park to Fishtown in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 metro lines: take the 28 bus from Mountain Av & Valley Rd station to Fern Rock Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the B2 metro and finally take the G1 metro from Girard Av & Broad St station to Frankford Av & Delaware Av Loop station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 59 min. The ride fare is $3.50.

59min$3.50
Walk to bus stationBus - 28
28
Metro - B2
Metro - G1
Walk to Fishtown
Leaves from Mountain Av & Valley Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mountain Av & Valley Rd
    ID 23570
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2828
    Wait for bus
    28
    Fern Rock Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fern Rock Transit Center
    ID 841
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Fern Rock T C
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Metro - B2
    Wait for metro
    B2
    Walnut-Locust
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Girard
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Girard Av & Broad St
    ID 352
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Metro - G1
    Wait for metro
    G1
    Frankford-Delaware
  • 9
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Frankford Av & Delaware Av Loop
    ID 31347
    12 min
  • 10
    Walk to Fishtown
    Walk to
    Fishtown
    140 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Melrose Park to Fishtown?

    The fastest way takes 46 minutes, using Train line WAR, Metro line L1.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Melrose Park to Fishtown?

    The alternative route takes 59 minutes, using Bus line 28, Metro line B2, Metro line G1.

  • Is there a direct train between Melrose Park and Fishtown?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one metro line in total. The total travelling time is 46 min.

  • Which train line goes from Melrose Park to Fishtown?

    The WAR train line goes from # - Center City Philadelphia station near Melrose Park in Cheltenham to Jefferson Station station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line till Jefferson Station station near Fishtown in Philadelphia.

  • How long does it take to travel from Melrose Park to Fishtown by train and metro?

    The total travel time between Melrose Park in Cheltenham and Fishtown in Philadelphia by train and metro is about 46 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Melrose Park to get to Fishtown?

    Get on the WAR train from the # - Center City Philadelphia station near Melrose Park in Cheltenham.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Melrose Park and Fishtown?

    Get off the train at the Jefferson Station station, which is closest to Fishtown in Philadelphia.

  • When is the first train from Melrose Park to Fishtown?

    The first train from Melrose Park in Cheltenham to Fishtown in Philadelphia is Warminster Line. It leaves the Melrose Park station at 11:29 PM.

  • How much is the train fare from Melrose Park to Fishtown?

    The ride from Melrose Park to Fishtown costs $11.75.