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

From Merion to Jenkintown, PA by bus and train

To get from Merion to Jenkintown, PA you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the PAO train from Merion station to Suburban Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WAR train and finally take the 55 bus from Old York Rd & Spring Av station to Old York Rd & West Av - Fs station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 min. The ride fare is $11.75. The bus and train schedule from Merion may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Jenkintown, PA on the Moovit app.

72min$11.75
Train - PAO
PAO
Train - WAR
WAR
Bus - 55
55
Walk to Jenkintown, PA
Leaves from Merion

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Merion
  • 2
    Train - PAOPAO
    Wait for train
    PAO
    #Pao5308 - Center City Philadelphia
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Suburban Station
    18 min
  • 4
    Train - WARWAR
    Wait for train
    WAR
    #War3486 - Glenside
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elkins Park
    22 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Old York Rd & Spring Av
    ID 16622
    450 yd • 6 min
  • 7
    Bus - 5555
    Wait for bus
    55
    Cross Keys Via Doylestown
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Old York Rd & West Av - Fs
    ID 16636
    7 min
  • 9
    Walk to Jenkintown, PA
    Walk to
    Jenkintown, PA
    40 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Merion to Jenkintown, PA

The distance between Merion and Jenkintown, PA is approximately 17.76 mi, which can typically be travelled in 72 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Merion 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.

Bus And Train schedule from Merion to Jenkintown, PA

To check the bus and train schedule from Merion to Jenkintown, PA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Merion) and destination (Jenkintown, PA), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 72 minutes, using Train line PAO, Train line WAR, Bus line 55.

  • Is there a direct train between Merion 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 12 min.

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

    The PAO train line goes from Suburban Station station near Merion in Lower Merion to Elkins Park station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Elkins Park station near Jenkintown, PA.

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

    The total travel time between Merion and Jenkintown, PA by train and bus is about 1 hr 12 min.

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

    Get on the PAO train from the Suburban Station station near Merion in Lower Merion.

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

    Get off the train at the Elkins Park stop, which is closest to Jenkintown, PA.

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

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

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