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How to get from Newark to Lower Merion by bus, subway and train?

By bus, subway and train

To get from Newark to Lower Merion in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one train line, one bus line and one subway line: take the WIL train from Newark station to Chester station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 109 bus and finally take the NHSL subway from 69th Street Transportation Center station to Matsonford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 25 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

145min$6.00
Train - WIL
WIL
Bus - 109
109
Subway - NHSL
Subway - NHSL
Leaves from Newark

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Newark
  • 2
    Train - WILWIL
    Wait for train
    WIL
    #9208 - Temple University
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chester
    47 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chester Transportation Center
    ID 31036
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 109109
    Wait for bus
    109
    69th Street Transportation Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    69th Street Transportation Center
    ID 31034
    45 min
  • 7
    Subway - NHSL
    Wait for subway
    NHSL
    Norristown Transportation Center Local
  • 8
    Ride to subway station Matsonford
    Ride to subway station
    Matsonford
    20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus, subway and train via WIL, 113 and NHSL

To get from Newark to Lower Merion in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one train line, one bus line and one subway line: take the WIL train from Newark station to Chester station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 113 bus and finally take the NHSL subway from 69th Street Transportation Center station to Matsonford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 25 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

145min$6.00
Train - WIL
WIL
Bus - 113
113
Subway - NHSL
Subway - NHSL
Leaves from Newark

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Newark
  • 2
    Train - WILWIL
    Wait for train
    WIL
    #9208 - Temple University
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chester
    47 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chester Transportation Center
    ID 31036
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 113113
    Wait for bus
    113
    69th Street Transportation Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    69th Street Transportation Center
    ID 31034
    55 min
  • 7
    Subway - NHSL
    Wait for subway
    NHSL
    Norristown Transportation Center Local
  • 8
    Ride to subway station Matsonford
    Ride to subway station
    Matsonford
    20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Newark to Lower Merion

The distance between Newark, Philadelphia and Lower Merion, Philadelphia is approximately 46.4 mi, which can typically be travelled in 145 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Newark to Lower Merion 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 Lower Merion, Philadelphia

Lower Merion is located at Lower Merion, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Radnor.

Subway stations close to Lower Merion:

  • Matsonford
  • Gulph Mills
  • Radnor

Train stations close to Lower Merion:

  • Radnor
  • Villanova

Alternative route by bus, subway and train via WIL, 113 and NHSL

To get from Newark to Lower Merion in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one train line, one bus line and one subway line: take the WIL train from Newark station to Chester station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 113 bus and finally take the NHSL subway from 69th Street Transportation Center station to Matsonford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 25 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

145min$6.00
Train - WIL
WIL
Bus - 113
113
Subway - NHSL
Subway - NHSL
Leaves from Newark

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Newark
  • 2
    Train - WILWIL
    Wait for train
    WIL
    #9208 - Temple University
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chester
    47 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chester Transportation Center
    ID 31036
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 113113
    Wait for bus
    113
    69th Street Transportation Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    69th Street Transportation Center
    ID 31034
    55 min
  • 7
    Subway - NHSL
    Wait for subway
    NHSL
    Norristown Transportation Center Local
  • 8
    Ride to subway station Matsonford
    Ride to subway station
    Matsonford
    20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Newark to Lower Merion?

    The fastest way takes 145 minutes, using Bus line WIL, Bus line 109, Bus line NHSL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Newark to Lower Merion?

    The alternative route takes 145 minutes, using Bus line WIL, Bus line 113, Bus line NHSL.

  • Is there a direct train between Newark and Lower Merion in Philadelphia?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line, one bus line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 25 min.

  • Which train line goes from Newark to Lower Merion in Philadelphia?

    The WIL train line goes from #9208 - Temple University station near Newark to Chester station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till Chester station near Lower Merion in Philadelphia

  • How long does it take to travel from Newark to Lower Merion in Philadelphia by train, bus and subway?

    The total travel time between Newark and Lower Merion in Philadelphia by train, bus and subway is about 2 hr 25 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Newark to get to Lower Merion in Philadelphia?

    Get on the WIL train from the #9208 - Temple University station near Newark in Philadelphia.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Newark and Lower Merion in Philadelphia?

    Get off the train at the Chester station, which is closest to Lower Merion in Philadelphia.

  • How much is the total train, bus and subway fare from Newark to Lower Merion?

    The ride from Newark to Lower Merion costs $6.00.

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