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

By bus, subway and train

To get from Jenkintown to Chester in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line: take the WAR train from Jenkintown Wyncote 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 120 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

120min$11.25
Walk to train stationTrain - WAR
WAR
Subway - MFL
Subway - MFL
Bus - 109
109
Leaves from Jenkintown Wyncote

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Jenkintown Wyncote
    0.66 mi • 14 min
  • 2
    Train - WARWAR
    Wait for train
    WAR
    #403 - Center City Philadelphia
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Jefferson Station
    22 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 Jenkintown to Chester in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line: take the WAR train from Jenkintown Wyncote 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 3 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

123min$11.25
Walk to train stationTrain - WAR
WAR
Subway - MFL
Subway - MFL
Bus - 113
113
Leaves from Jenkintown Wyncote

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Jenkintown Wyncote
    0.66 mi • 14 min
  • 2
    Train - WARWAR
    Wait for train
    WAR
    #403 - Center City Philadelphia
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Jefferson Station
    22 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 Jenkintown to Chester

The distance between Jenkintown, Philadelphia and Chester, Philadelphia is approximately 28.72 mi, which can typically be travelled in 120 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Jenkintown 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 Jenkintown

Jenkintown is located at Jenkintown, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Old York Rd & Pavilion Dr.

Train stations close to Jenkintown:

  • Glenside
  • Noble
  • Elkins Park

Bus stations close to Jenkintown:

  • Old York Rd & Pavilion Dr
  • Old York Rd & Lenox Rd
  • Old York Rd & Washington Ln

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 Jenkintown to Chester in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line: take the WAR train from Jenkintown Wyncote 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 3 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

123min$11.25
Walk to train stationTrain - WAR
WAR
Subway - MFL
Subway - MFL
Bus - 113
113
Leaves from Jenkintown Wyncote

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Jenkintown Wyncote
    0.66 mi • 14 min
  • 2
    Train - WARWAR
    Wait for train
    WAR
    #403 - Center City Philadelphia
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Jefferson Station
    22 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 Jenkintown to Chester?

    The fastest way takes 120 minutes, using Bus line WAR, Bus line MFL, Bus line 109.

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

    The alternative route takes 123 minutes, using Bus line WAR, Bus line MFL, Bus line 113.

  • Is there a direct train between Jenkintown 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 120 min.

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

    The WAR train line goes from Jenkintown Wyncote station near Jenkintown 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 Jenkintown to Chester in Philadelphia by train, subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Jenkintown and Chester in Philadelphia by train, subway and bus is about 120 min.

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

    Get on the WAR train from the Jenkintown Wyncote station near Jenkintown in Philadelphia.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Jenkintown 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 Jenkintown to Chester?

    The ride from Jenkintown to Chester costs $11.25.

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