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

From Chester to Jenkintown, PA by bus and train

To get from Chester to Jenkintown, PA in Jenkintown, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the WIL train from Chester station to Suburban Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WTR train and finally take the 55 bus from Old York Rd & Baeder Rd station to Old York Rd & West Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 30 min. The ride fare is $11.75.

90min$11.75
Train - WIL
WIL
Train - WTR
WTR
Bus - 55
55
Walk to Jenkintown, PA
Leaves from Chester

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Chester
  • 2
    Train - WILWIL
    Wait for train
    WIL
    # - Temple University
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Suburban Station
    38 min
  • 4
    Train - WTRWTR
    Wait for train
    WTR
    # - West Trenton
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Noble
    32 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Old York Rd & Baeder Rd
    ID 17473
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 5555
    Wait for bus
    55
    Olney Transit Center
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Old York Rd & West Av
    ID 17479
    3 min
  • 9
    Walk to Jenkintown, PA
    Walk to
    Jenkintown, PA
    40 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Chester to Jenkintown, PA by train

To get from Chester to Jenkintown, PA in Jenkintown, take the WIL train from Chester station to Suburban Station station. Next, take the LAN train from Suburban Station station to Jenkintown Wyncote station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 27 min. The ride fare is $9.25.

87min$9.25
Train - WIL
WIL
Train - LAN
LAN
Walk to Jenkintown, PA
Leaves from Chester

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Chester
  • 2
    Train - WILWIL
    Wait for train
    WIL
    # - Temple University
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Suburban Station
    38 min
  • 4
    Train - LANLAN
    Wait for train
    LAN
    # - Doylestown
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Jenkintown Wyncote
    27 min
  • 6
    Walk to Jenkintown, PA
    Walk to
    Jenkintown, PA
    0.7 mi • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Chester to Jenkintown, PA

The distance between Chester, Jenkintown and Jenkintown, PA, Jenkintown is approximately 26.58 mi, which can typically be travelled in 90 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chester to Jenkintown, PA by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Jenkintown – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Chester

Chester is located at Chester, Jenkintown and the nearest public transit station is 6th & Edgemont Av.

Train stations close to Chester:

  • Crum Lynne
  • Ridley Park
  • Highland Avenue

Bus stations close to Chester:

  • 6th & Edgemont Av
  • Welsh St & Wall St
  • Welsh St & 7th St

Public transit stations close to Jenkintown, PA, Jenkintown

Jenkintown, PA is located at Jenkintown, PA, Jenkintown and the nearest public transit station is Old York Rd & Homestead Rd.

Train stations close to Jenkintown, PA:

  • Noble
  • Jenkintown Wyncote
  • Rydal

Bus stations close to Jenkintown, PA:

  • Old York Rd & Homestead Rd
  • Old York Rd & West Av - Fs
  • Old York Rd & West Av

From Chester to Jenkintown, PA by train

To get from Chester to Jenkintown, PA in Jenkintown, take the WIL train from Chester station to Suburban Station station. Next, take the LAN train from Suburban Station station to Jenkintown Wyncote station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 27 min. The ride fare is $9.25.

87min$9.25
Train - WIL
WIL
Train - LAN
LAN
Walk to Jenkintown, PA
Leaves from Chester

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Chester
  • 2
    Train - WILWIL
    Wait for train
    WIL
    # - Temple University
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Suburban Station
    38 min
  • 4
    Train - LANLAN
    Wait for train
    LAN
    # - Doylestown
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Jenkintown Wyncote
    27 min
  • 6
    Walk to Jenkintown, PA
    Walk to
    Jenkintown, PA
    0.7 mi • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Chester to Jenkintown, PA?

    The fastest way takes 90 minutes, using Train line WIL, Train line WTR, Bus line 55.

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

    The alternative route takes 87 minutes, using Train line WIL, Train line LAN.

  • Is there a direct train between Chester and Jenkintown, PA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 30 min.

  • Which train line goes from Chester to Jenkintown, PA?

    The WIL train line goes from # - Temple University station near Chester in Chester to Suburban Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Suburban Station station near Jenkintown, PA in Jenkintown.

  • How long does it take to travel from Chester to Jenkintown, PA by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Chester in Chester and Jenkintown, PA in Jenkintown by train and bus is about 1 hr 30 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Chester to get to Jenkintown, PA?

    Get on the WIL train from the # - Temple University station near Chester in Chester.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Chester and Jenkintown, PA?

    Get off the train at the Suburban Station stop, which is closest to Jenkintown, PA in Jenkintown.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Chester to Jenkintown, PA?

    The ride from Chester to Jenkintown, PA costs $11.75.