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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 46 min. The ride fare is $11.75.

46min$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
    # - Center City Philadelphia
  • 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

Alternative route from Merion to Fishtown by metro and train via PAO, B1 and G1

To get from Merion to Fishtown in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 metro lines: take the PAO train from Merion station to Suburban Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the B1 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 $11.75.

59min$11.75
Train - PAO
PAO
Metro - B1
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
    # - Center City Philadelphia
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Suburban Station
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    City Hall
    530 yd • 7 min
  • 5
    Metro - B1
    Wait for metro
    B1
    Fern Rock Transit Center
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Girard
    7 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 Merion to Fishtown

The distance between Merion, Philadelphia and Fishtown, Philadelphia is approximately 9.11 mi, which can typically be travelled in 46 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 City Av & Merion Rd.

Metro stations close to Merion:

  • 63rd St & Lebanon Av

Train stations close to Merion:

  • Cynwyd
  • Overbrook
  • Narberth

Bus stations close to Merion:

  • City Av & Merion Rd
  • Drexel Rd & City Line Av
  • Drexel Rd & City Line Av - Mbns

Public transit stations close to Fishtown, Philadelphia

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

Metro stations close to Fishtown:

  • Frankford Av & Delaware Av Loop
  • Girard Station
  • Girard Av & Columbia Av

Bus stations close to Fishtown:

  • Frankford Av & Delaware Av
  • Delaware Av & Frankford Av
  • Frankford Av & Delaware Av - Fs

Alternative route from Merion to Fishtown by metro and train via PAO, B1 and G1

To get from Merion to Fishtown in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 metro lines: take the PAO train from Merion station to Suburban Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the B1 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 $11.75.

59min$11.75
Train - PAO
PAO
Metro - B1
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
    # - Center City Philadelphia
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Suburban Station
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    City Hall
    530 yd • 7 min
  • 5
    Metro - B1
    Wait for metro
    B1
    Fern Rock Transit Center
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Girard
    7 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 Merion to Fishtown?

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

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

    The alternative route takes 59 minutes, using Train line PAO, Metro line B1, 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 46 min.

  • Which train line goes from Merion to Fishtown?

    The PAO train line goes from # - Center City Philadelphia 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 46 min.

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

    Get on the PAO train from the # - Center City Philadelphia 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.