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How to get from Lower Merion to Chalfont by subway and train?

By subway and train

To get from Lower Merion to Chalfont in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one train line: take the NHSL subway from Matsonford station to 69th Street Transportation Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MFL subway and finally take the LAN train from Jefferson Station station to Chalfont station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 23 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

143min$11.25
Subway - NHSL
Subway - NHSL
Subway - MFL
Subway - MFL
Train - LAN
LAN
Leaves from Matsonford

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Lower Merion
  • 2
    Subway - NHSL
    Wait for subway
    NHSL
    69th Street Transportation Center Local
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    69th Street Transportation Center
    ID 31034
    22 min
  • 4
    Subway - MFL
    Wait for subway
    MFL
    Frankford Transportation Center - All Stops
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    11th St Station
    17 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Jefferson Station
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - LANLAN
    Wait for train
    LAN
    #514 - Doylestown
  • 8
    Ride to train station Chalfont
    Ride to train station
    Chalfont
    62 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus, subway and train

To get from Lower Merion to Chalfont in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one subway line, one bus line and one train line: take the NHSL subway from Matsonford station to Norristown Transportation Center - Nhsl station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 96 bus and finally take the LAN train from North Wales station to Chalfont station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 47 min. The ride fare is $5.75.

167min$5.75
Subway - NHSL
Subway - NHSL
Bus - 96
96
Train - LAN
LAN
Leaves from Matsonford

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Lower Merion
  • 2
    Subway - NHSL
    Wait for subway
    NHSL
    Norristown Transportation Center Local
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Norristown Transportation Center - Nhsl
    ID 31038
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Norristown Transportation Center
    ID 1649
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 9696
    Wait for bus
    96
    Lansdale
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Walnut St & 5th St - Mbns
    ID 1654
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Wales
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - LANLAN
    Wait for train
    LAN
    #514 - Doylestown
  • 9
    Ride to train station Chalfont
    Ride to train station
    Chalfont
    20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Lower Merion to Chalfont

The distance between Lower Merion, Philadelphia and Chalfont, Philadelphia is approximately 44.52 mi, which can typically be travelled in 143 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lower Merion to Chalfont by 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

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

Subway stations close to Lower Merion:

  • Gulph Mills
  • Radnor

Train stations close to Lower Merion:

  • Radnor
  • Villanova

Public transit stations close to Chalfont, Philadelphia

Chalfont is located at Chalfont, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Chalfont.

Train stations close to Chalfont:

  • Chalfont
  • New Britain
  • Link Belt

By bus, subway and train

To get from Lower Merion to Chalfont in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one subway line, one bus line and one train line: take the NHSL subway from Matsonford station to Norristown Transportation Center - Nhsl station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 96 bus and finally take the LAN train from North Wales station to Chalfont station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 47 min. The ride fare is $5.75.

167min$5.75
Subway - NHSL
Subway - NHSL
Bus - 96
96
Train - LAN
LAN
Leaves from Matsonford

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Lower Merion
  • 2
    Subway - NHSL
    Wait for subway
    NHSL
    Norristown Transportation Center Local
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Norristown Transportation Center - Nhsl
    ID 31038
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Norristown Transportation Center
    ID 1649
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 9696
    Wait for bus
    96
    Lansdale
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Walnut St & 5th St - Mbns
    ID 1654
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Wales
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - LANLAN
    Wait for train
    LAN
    #514 - Doylestown
  • 9
    Ride to train station Chalfont
    Ride to train station
    Chalfont
    20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 143 minutes, using Bus line NHSL, Bus line MFL, Bus line LAN.

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

    The alternative route takes 167 minutes, using Bus line NHSL, Bus line 96, Bus line LAN.

  • Is there a direct subway between Lower Merion and Chalfont in Philadelphia?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 23 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Lower Merion to Chalfont in Philadelphia?

    The NHSL subway line goes from 69th Street Transportation Center Local station near Lower Merion to 69th Street Transportation Center station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one train line till Chalfont station near Chalfont in Philadelphia

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

    The total travel time between Lower Merion and Chalfont in Philadelphia by subway and train is about 2 hr 23 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Lower Merion to get to Chalfont in Philadelphia?

    Get on the NHSL subway from the 69th Street Transportation Center Local station near Lower Merion in Philadelphia.

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

    Get off the subway at the Chalfont station, which is closest to Chalfont in Philadelphia.

  • How much is the total subway and train fare from Lower Merion to Chalfont?

    The ride from Lower Merion to Chalfont costs $11.25.

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