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How to get from Franconia to Lower Merion by bus and subway?

By bus and subway

To get from Franconia to Lower Merion in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 132 bus from Bethlehem Pk & Township Line Rd station to Montgomery Mall station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 96 bus and finally take the NHSL subway from Norristown Transportation Center - Nhsl station to Matsonford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 10 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

130min$3.00
Bus - 132
132
Bus - 96
96
Subway - NHSL
Subway - NHSL
Leaves from Bethlehem Pk & Township Line Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Franconia
  • 2
    Bus - 132132
    Wait for bus
    132
    Montgomery Mall
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Montgomery Mall
    ID 1617
    32 min
  • 4
    Bus - 9696
    Wait for bus
    96
    Norristown Transportation Center
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Norristown Transportation Center
    ID 1649
    35 min
  • 6
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Norristown Transportation Center - Nhsl
    ID 31038
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Subway - NHSL
    Wait for subway
    NHSL
    69th Street Transportation Center Local
  • 8
    Ride to subway station Matsonford
    Ride to subway station
    Matsonford
    8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Franconia to Lower Merion in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 132 bus from Bethlehem Pk & Township Line Rd station to Main St & Green St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LAN train and finally take the 125 bus from JFK Blvd & 17th St station to Gulph Mills Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 36 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

156min$11.25
Bus - 132
132
Train - LAN
LAN
Bus - 125
125
Walk to Lower Merion
Leaves from Bethlehem Pk & Township Line Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Franconia
  • 2
    Bus - 132132
    Wait for bus
    132
    Montgomery Mall
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Main St & Green St
    ID 30338
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lansdale
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - LANLAN
    Wait for train
    LAN
    #6527 - Gray 30th Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Suburban Station
    56 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    JFK Blvd & 17th St
    ID 8936
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 125125
    Wait for bus
    125
    Valley Forge
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gulph Mills Station
    ID 31031
    30 min
  • 10
    Walk to Lower Merion
    Walk to
    Lower Merion
    0.89 mi • 19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Franconia to Lower Merion

The distance between Franconia, Philadelphia and Lower Merion, Philadelphia is approximately 27.68 mi, which can typically be travelled in 130 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Franconia to Lower Merion by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Philadelphia – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Franconia

Franconia is located at Franconia, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Bethlehem Pk & Township Line Rd.

Bus stations close to Franconia:

  • Bethlehem Pk & Township Line Rd
  • Bethlehem Pk & Cherry Ln

Public transit stations close to Lower Merion, Philadelphia

Lower Merion is located at Lower Merion, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Matsonford.

Subway stations close to Lower Merion:

  • Matsonford
  • Gulph Mills
  • Radnor

Train stations close to Lower Merion:

  • Villanova
  • Radnor

By bus and train

To get from Franconia to Lower Merion in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 132 bus from Bethlehem Pk & Township Line Rd station to Main St & Green St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LAN train and finally take the 125 bus from JFK Blvd & 17th St station to Gulph Mills Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 36 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

156min$11.25
Bus - 132
132
Train - LAN
LAN
Bus - 125
125
Walk to Lower Merion
Leaves from Bethlehem Pk & Township Line Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Franconia
  • 2
    Bus - 132132
    Wait for bus
    132
    Montgomery Mall
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Main St & Green St
    ID 30338
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lansdale
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - LANLAN
    Wait for train
    LAN
    #6527 - Gray 30th Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Suburban Station
    56 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    JFK Blvd & 17th St
    ID 8936
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 125125
    Wait for bus
    125
    Valley Forge
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gulph Mills Station
    ID 31031
    30 min
  • 10
    Walk to Lower Merion
    Walk to
    Lower Merion
    0.89 mi • 19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Franconia to Lower Merion?

    The fastest way takes 130 minutes, using Bus line 132, Bus line 96, Bus line NHSL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Franconia to Lower Merion?

    The alternative route takes 156 minutes, using Bus line 132, Bus line LAN, Bus line 125.

  • Is there a direct bus between Franconia and Lower Merion in Philadelphia?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 10 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Franconia to Lower Merion in Philadelphia?

    The 132 bus line goes from Montgomery Mall station near Franconia to Montgomery Mall station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till Matsonford station near Lower Merion in Philadelphia

  • How long does it take to travel from Franconia to Lower Merion in Philadelphia by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between Franconia and Lower Merion in Philadelphia by bus and subway is about 2 hr 10 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Franconia to get to Lower Merion in Philadelphia?

    Get on the 132 bus from the Montgomery Mall stop near Franconia in Philadelphia.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Franconia and Lower Merion in Philadelphia?

    Get off the bus at the Matsonford station, which is closest to Lower Merion in Philadelphia.

  • How much is the total bus and subway fare from Franconia to Lower Merion?

    The ride from Franconia to Lower Merion costs $3.00.

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