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How to get from Fort Washington to Chester by train?

By train

To get from Fort Washington to Chester in Philadelphia, take the LAN train from Ambler station to Suburban Station station. Next, take the WIL train from Suburban Station station to Chester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 11 min. The ride fare is $9.25.

131min$9.25
Walk to train stationTrain - LAN
LAN
Train - WIL
WIL
Walk to Chester
Leaves from Ambler

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ambler
    0.69 mi • 15 min
  • 2
    Train - LANLAN
    Wait for train
    LAN
    #507 - Center City Philadelphia
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Suburban Station
    40 min
  • 4
    Train - WILWIL
    Wait for train
    WIL
    #207 - Wilmington
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chester
    28 min
  • 6
    Walk to Chester
    Walk to
    Chester
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus, subway and train

To get from Fort Washington to Chester in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line: take the LAN train from Ambler station to Jefferson Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MFL subway and finally take the 113 bus from 69th Street Transportation Center station to Chester Transportation Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 15 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

135min$11.25
Walk to train stationTrain - LAN
LAN
Subway - MFL
Subway - MFL
Bus - 113
113
Leaves from Ambler

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ambler
    0.69 mi • 15 min
  • 2
    Train - LANLAN
    Wait for train
    LAN
    #507 - Center City Philadelphia
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Jefferson Station
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    11th St Station
    50 yd • 1 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
    17 min
  • 7
    Bus - 113113
    Wait for bus
    113
    Claymont Transportation Center
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Chester Transportation Center
    Ride to bus station
    Chester Transportation Center
    ID 31036
    48 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Fort Washington to Chester

The distance between Fort Washington, Philadelphia and Chester, Philadelphia is approximately 31.83 mi, which can typically be travelled in 131 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Fort Washington to Chester by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Philadelphia – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Fort Washington

Fort Washington is located at Fort Washington, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Bethlehem Pk & Highland Av.

Train stations close to Fort Washington:

  • Ambler
  • Fort Washington
  • Penllyn

Bus stations close to Fort Washington:

  • Bethlehem Pk & Highland Av
  • Lindenwold Av & Bethlehem Pk
  • Lindenwold Av & Bethlehem Pk - FS

Public transit stations close to Chester, Philadelphia

Chester is located at Chester, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Chester Transportation Center.

Train stations close to Chester:

  • Chester
  • Eddystone
  • Highland Avenue

Bus stations close to Chester:

  • Chester Transportation Center
  • 6th & Edgemont Av
  • Welsh St & Wall St

By bus, subway and train

To get from Fort Washington to Chester in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line: take the LAN train from Ambler station to Jefferson Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MFL subway and finally take the 113 bus from 69th Street Transportation Center station to Chester Transportation Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 15 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

135min$11.25
Walk to train stationTrain - LAN
LAN
Subway - MFL
Subway - MFL
Bus - 113
113
Leaves from Ambler

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ambler
    0.69 mi • 15 min
  • 2
    Train - LANLAN
    Wait for train
    LAN
    #507 - Center City Philadelphia
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Jefferson Station
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    11th St Station
    50 yd • 1 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
    17 min
  • 7
    Bus - 113113
    Wait for bus
    113
    Claymont Transportation Center
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Chester Transportation Center
    Ride to bus station
    Chester Transportation Center
    ID 31036
    48 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Fort Washington to Chester?

    The fastest way takes 131 minutes, using Bus line LAN, Bus line WIL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Fort Washington to Chester?

    The alternative route takes 135 minutes, using Bus line LAN, Bus line MFL, Bus line 113.

  • Is there a direct train between Fort Washington and Chester in Philadelphia?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 11 min.

  • Which train line goes from Fort Washington to Chester in Philadelphia?

    The LAN train line goes from Ambler station near Fort Washington to #507 - Center City Philadelphia station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Chester station near Chester in Philadelphia

  • How long does it take to travel from Fort Washington to Chester in Philadelphia by train?

    The total travel time between Fort Washington and Chester in Philadelphia by train is about 2 hr 11 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Fort Washington to get to Chester in Philadelphia?

    Get on the LAN train from the Ambler station near Fort Washington in Philadelphia.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Fort Washington and Chester in Philadelphia?

    Get off the train at the Chester station, which is closest to Chester in Philadelphia.

  • How much is the train fare from Fort Washington to Chester?

    The ride from Fort Washington to Chester costs $9.25.

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