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

By subway and train

To get from Lower Merion to Jenkintown 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 WAR train from Jefferson Station station to Jenkintown Wyncote station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 49 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

109min$11.25
Subway - NHSL
Subway - NHSL
Subway - MFL
Subway - MFL
Train - WAR
WAR
Walk to Jenkintown
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 - WARWAR
    Wait for train
    WAR
    #404 - Glenside
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Jenkintown Wyncote
    21 min
  • 9
    Walk to Jenkintown
    Walk to
    Jenkintown
    0.66 mi • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by subway and train via NHSL, NOR and WAR

To get from Lower Merion to Jenkintown in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 train lines: take the NHSL subway from Matsonford station to Norristown Transportation Center - Nhsl station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NOR train and finally take the WAR train from Temple University station to Jenkintown Wyncote station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 13 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

133min$11.25
Subway - NHSL
Subway - NHSL
Train - NOR
NOR
Train - WAR
WAR
Walk to Jenkintown
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 train station
    Walk to train station
    Norristown T.C.
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - NORNOR
    Wait for train
    NOR
    #6203 - Gray 30th Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Temple University
    37 min
  • 7
    Train - WARWAR
    Wait for train
    WAR
    #404 - Glenside
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Jenkintown Wyncote
    16 min
  • 9
    Walk to Jenkintown
    Walk to
    Jenkintown
    0.66 mi • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Lower Merion to Jenkintown

The distance between Lower Merion, Philadelphia and Jenkintown, Philadelphia is approximately 26.27 mi, which can typically be travelled in 109 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lower Merion to Jenkintown 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 Jenkintown, Philadelphia

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

Train stations close to Jenkintown:

  • Jenkintown Wyncote
  • Noble
  • Elkins Park

Bus stations close to Jenkintown:

  • Old York Rd & Wyncote Rd
  • Old York Rd & Pavilion Dr
  • Old York Rd & Lenox Rd

Related Routes

Alternative route by subway and train via NHSL, NOR and WAR

To get from Lower Merion to Jenkintown in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 train lines: take the NHSL subway from Matsonford station to Norristown Transportation Center - Nhsl station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NOR train and finally take the WAR train from Temple University station to Jenkintown Wyncote station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 13 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

133min$11.25
Subway - NHSL
Subway - NHSL
Train - NOR
NOR
Train - WAR
WAR
Walk to Jenkintown
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 train station
    Walk to train station
    Norristown T.C.
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - NORNOR
    Wait for train
    NOR
    #6203 - Gray 30th Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Temple University
    37 min
  • 7
    Train - WARWAR
    Wait for train
    WAR
    #404 - Glenside
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Jenkintown Wyncote
    16 min
  • 9
    Walk to Jenkintown
    Walk to
    Jenkintown
    0.66 mi • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 109 minutes, using Bus line NHSL, Bus line MFL, Bus line WAR.

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

    The alternative route takes 133 minutes, using Bus line NHSL, Bus line NOR, Bus line WAR.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 49 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Lower Merion to Jenkintown 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 Jenkintown station near Jenkintown in Philadelphia

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

    The total travel time between Lower Merion and Jenkintown in Philadelphia by subway and train is about 1 hr 49 min.

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

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

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

    The ride from Lower Merion to Jenkintown costs $11.25.

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