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How to get from Glenside to Chester by bus, subway and train?

By bus, subway and train

To get from Glenside to Chester in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line: take the WAR train from Glenside station to Jefferson Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MFL subway and finally take the 109 bus from 69th Street Transportation Center station to Chester Transportation Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 52 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

112min$11.25
Walk to train stationTrain - WAR
WAR
Subway - MFL
Subway - MFL
Bus - 109
109
Leaves from Glenside

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glenside
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - WARWAR
    Wait for train
    WAR
    #403 - Center City Philadelphia
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Jefferson Station
    25 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 - 109109
    Wait for bus
    109
    Chester Transportation Center
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Chester Transportation Center
    Ride to bus station
    Chester Transportation Center
    ID 31036
    37 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus, subway and train via WAR, MFL and 113

To get from Glenside to Chester in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line: take the WAR train from Glenside 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 1 hr 55 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

115min$11.25
Walk to train stationTrain - WAR
WAR
Subway - MFL
Subway - MFL
Bus - 113
113
Leaves from Glenside

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glenside
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - WARWAR
    Wait for train
    WAR
    #403 - Center City Philadelphia
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Jefferson Station
    25 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
    Chester 9th-Highland
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Chester Transportation Center
    Ride to bus station
    Chester Transportation Center
    ID 31036
    40 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Glenside to Chester

The distance between Glenside, Philadelphia and Chester, Philadelphia is approximately 29.21 mi, which can typically be travelled in 112 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Glenside to Chester by bus, subway 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 Glenside

Glenside is located at Glenside, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Easton Rd & Glenside Av.

Train stations close to Glenside:

  • Noble
  • Ardsley
  • Jenkintown Wyncote

Bus stations close to Glenside:

  • Easton Rd & Glenside Av
  • Glenside Av & Easton Rd
  • Easton Rd & Wesley Av

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

Alternative route by bus, subway and train via WAR, MFL and 113

To get from Glenside to Chester in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line: take the WAR train from Glenside 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 1 hr 55 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

115min$11.25
Walk to train stationTrain - WAR
WAR
Subway - MFL
Subway - MFL
Bus - 113
113
Leaves from Glenside

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glenside
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - WARWAR
    Wait for train
    WAR
    #403 - Center City Philadelphia
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Jefferson Station
    25 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
    Chester 9th-Highland
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Chester Transportation Center
    Ride to bus station
    Chester Transportation Center
    ID 31036
    40 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Glenside to Chester?

    The fastest way takes 112 minutes, using Bus line WAR, Bus line MFL, Bus line 109.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Glenside to Chester?

    The alternative route takes 115 minutes, using Bus line WAR, Bus line MFL, Bus line 113.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 52 min.

  • Which train line goes from Glenside to Chester in Philadelphia?

    The WAR train line goes from Glenside station near Glenside to #403 - Center City Philadelphia station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till Chester Transportation Center station near Chester in Philadelphia

  • How long does it take to travel from Glenside to Chester in Philadelphia by train, subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Glenside and Chester in Philadelphia by train, subway and bus is about 1 hr 52 min.

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

    Get on the WAR train from the Glenside station near Glenside in Philadelphia.

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

    Get off the train at the Chester Transportation Center stop, which is closest to Chester in Philadelphia.

  • How much is the total train, subway and bus fare from Glenside to Chester?

    The ride from Glenside to Chester costs $11.25.

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