How to get from Jenkintown to Charlestown by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Jenkintown to Charlestown in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the WAR train from Jenkintown Wyncote station to Suburban Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PAO train and finally take the 206 bus from Paoli Regional Rail Station station to General Warren Blvd & Otis - FS station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 30 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

150min$11.25
Walk to train stationTrain - WAR
WAR
Train - PAO
PAO
Bus - 206
206
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
    #407 - Center City Philadelphia
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Suburban Station
    30 min
  • 4
    Train - PAOPAO
    Wait for train
    PAO
    #3591 - Malvern
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Paoli
    50 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Paoli Regional Rail Station
    ID 1874
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 206206
    Wait for bus
    206
    Commons at Great Valley
  • 8
    Ride to bus station General Warren Blvd & Otis - FS
    Ride to bus station
    General Warren Blvd & Otis - FS
    ID 15301
    27 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via WAR, PAO and 204

To get from Jenkintown to Charlestown in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the WAR train from Jenkintown Wyncote station to Suburban Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PAO train and finally take the 204 bus from Paoli Regional Rail Station station to Matthews Rd & Morehall Rd - Mbns station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 55 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

175min$11.25
Walk to train stationTrain - WAR
WAR
Train - PAO
PAO
Bus - 204
204
Walk to Charlestown
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
    #407 - Center City Philadelphia
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Suburban Station
    30 min
  • 4
    Train - PAOPAO
    Wait for train
    PAO
    #3591 - Malvern
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Paoli
    50 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Paoli Regional Rail Station
    ID 1874
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 204204
    Wait for bus
    204
    Eagleview
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Matthews Rd & Morehall Rd - Mbns
    ID 29187
    8 min
  • 9
    Walk to Charlestown
    Walk to
    Charlestown
    2.16 mi • 45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Jenkintown to Charlestown

The distance between Jenkintown, Philadelphia and Charlestown, Philadelphia is approximately 39.09 mi, which can typically be travelled in 150 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Jenkintown to Charlestown by bus 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 Charlestown, Philadelphia

Charlestown is located at Charlestown, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Morehall Rd & Flat Rd.

Train stations close to Charlestown:

  • Malvern

Bus stations close to Charlestown:

  • Morehall Rd & Flat Rd
  • Morehall Rd & Atwater Dr - FS
  • General Warren Blvd & Otis - FS

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via WAR, PAO and 204

To get from Jenkintown to Charlestown in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the WAR train from Jenkintown Wyncote station to Suburban Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PAO train and finally take the 204 bus from Paoli Regional Rail Station station to Matthews Rd & Morehall Rd - Mbns station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 55 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

175min$11.25
Walk to train stationTrain - WAR
WAR
Train - PAO
PAO
Bus - 204
204
Walk to Charlestown
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
    #407 - Center City Philadelphia
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Suburban Station
    30 min
  • 4
    Train - PAOPAO
    Wait for train
    PAO
    #3591 - Malvern
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Paoli
    50 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Paoli Regional Rail Station
    ID 1874
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 204204
    Wait for bus
    204
    Eagleview
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Matthews Rd & Morehall Rd - Mbns
    ID 29187
    8 min
  • 9
    Walk to Charlestown
    Walk to
    Charlestown
    2.16 mi • 45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Jenkintown to Charlestown?

    The fastest way takes 150 minutes, using Bus line WAR, Bus line PAO, Bus line 206.

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

    The alternative route takes 175 minutes, using Bus line WAR, Bus line PAO, Bus line 204.

  • Is there a direct train between Jenkintown and Charlestown in Philadelphia?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 30 min.

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

    The WAR train line goes from Jenkintown Wyncote station near Jenkintown to #407 - Center City Philadelphia station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till General Warren Blvd & Otis - FS station near Charlestown in Philadelphia

  • How long does it take to travel from Jenkintown to Charlestown in Philadelphia by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Jenkintown and Charlestown in Philadelphia by train and bus is about 2 hr 30 min.

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

    Get off the train at the General Warren Blvd & Otis - FS stop, which is closest to Charlestown in Philadelphia.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Jenkintown to Charlestown?

    The ride from Jenkintown to Charlestown costs $11.25.

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