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How to get from Merion to Fishtown by metro and train?

From Merion to Fishtown by metro and train

To get from Merion to Fishtown in Philadelphia, take the PAO train from Merion station to 30th Street station. Next, take the L1 metro from 30th St Station station to Girard Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 45 min. The ride fare is $11.75.

45min$11.75
Train - PAO
PAO
Metro - L1
Walk to Fishtown
Leaves from Merion

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Merion
  • 2
    Train - PAOPAO
    Wait for train
    PAO
    Temple University
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    30th St Station
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Metro - L1
    Wait for metro
    L1
    Frankford Transit Center
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Girard Station
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to Fishtown
    Walk to
    Fishtown
    550 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Merion to Fishtown by bus, metro and train

To get from Merion to Fishtown in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one train line, one bus line and one metro line: take the PAO train from Merion station to Jefferson Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 23 bus and finally take the G1 metro from Girard Av & 11th St station to Frankford Av & Delaware Av Loop station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 58 min. The ride fare is $11.75.

58min$11.75
Train - PAO
PAO
Bus - 23
23
Metro - G1
Walk to Fishtown
Leaves from Merion

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Merion
  • 2
    Train - PAOPAO
    Wait for train
    PAO
    Temple University
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Jefferson Station
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    11th St & Arch St
    ID 16845
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    Chestnut Hill
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    11th St & Girard Av
    ID 1185
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Girard Av & 11th St
    ID 21087
    60 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
    10 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 Merion to Fishtown

The distance between Merion, Philadelphia and Fishtown, Philadelphia is approximately 9.11 mi, which can typically be travelled in 45 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Merion 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 Merion

Merion is located at Merion, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Overbrook Station.

Metro stations close to Merion:

  • 63rd St & Lebanon Av

Train stations close to Merion:

  • Narberth
  • Wynnewood
  • Cynwyd

Bus stations close to Merion:

  • Overbrook Station
  • 63rd St & City Line Av
  • City Av & 63rd St

Public transit stations close to Fishtown, Philadelphia

Fishtown is located at Fishtown, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Delaware Av & Shackamaxon St.

Metro stations close to Fishtown:

  • Girard Station
  • Girard Av & Frankford Av- Fs
  • Frankford Av & Delaware Av Loop

Bus stations close to Fishtown:

  • Delaware Av & Shackamaxon St
  • Delaware Av & Frankford Av
  • Delaware Av & Sugarhouse Dr

From Merion to Fishtown by bus, metro and train

To get from Merion to Fishtown in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one train line, one bus line and one metro line: take the PAO train from Merion station to Jefferson Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 23 bus and finally take the G1 metro from Girard Av & 11th St station to Frankford Av & Delaware Av Loop station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 58 min. The ride fare is $11.75.

58min$11.75
Train - PAO
PAO
Bus - 23
23
Metro - G1
Walk to Fishtown
Leaves from Merion

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Merion
  • 2
    Train - PAOPAO
    Wait for train
    PAO
    Temple University
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Jefferson Station
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    11th St & Arch St
    ID 16845
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    Chestnut Hill
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    11th St & Girard Av
    ID 1185
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Girard Av & 11th St
    ID 21087
    60 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
    10 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 Merion to Fishtown?

    The fastest way takes 45 minutes, using Train line PAO, Metro line L1.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Merion to Fishtown?

    The alternative route takes 58 minutes, using Train line PAO, Bus line 23, Metro line G1.

  • Is there a direct train between Merion and Fishtown?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one metro line in total. The total travelling time is 45 min.

  • Which train line goes from Merion to Fishtown?

    The PAO train line goes from Temple University station near Merion in Lower Merion to 30th Street station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line till 30th Street station near Fishtown in Philadelphia.

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

    The total travel time between Merion in Lower Merion and Fishtown in Philadelphia by train and metro is about 45 min.

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

    Get on the PAO train from the Temple University station near Merion in Lower Merion.

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

    Get off the train at the 30th Street station, which is closest to Fishtown in Philadelphia.

  • When is the last train from Merion to Fishtown?

    The last train from Merion in Lower Merion to Fishtown in Philadelphia is the Paoli/Thorndale Line line. It leaves the Merion station at 6:19 PM.

  • How much is the train fare from Merion to Fishtown?

    The ride from Merion to Fishtown costs $11.75.