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How to get from Lower Merion to Palmyra by bus and subway?

By bus and subway

To get from Lower Merion to Palmyra in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus 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 56 bus from Erie Av & O St station to Torresdale Av & Levick St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 27 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

147min$3.00
Subway - NHSL
Subway - NHSL
Subway - MFL
Subway - MFL
Bus - 56
56
Walk to Palmyra
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
    Erie Torresdale Station
    36 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Erie Av & O St
    ID 17462
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 5656
    Wait for bus
    56
    Torresdale-Cottman
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Torresdale Av & Levick St
    ID 17918
    9 min
  • 9
    Walk to Palmyra
    Walk to
    Palmyra
    2.33 mi • 48 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus, subway and train

To get from Lower Merion to Palmyra in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one subway line, one train line and one bus line: 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 56 bus from Hunting Park Av & Fox St - Fs station to Torresdale Av & Levick St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 51 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

171min$6.00
Subway - NHSL
Subway - NHSL
Train - NOR
NOR
Bus - 56
56
Walk to Palmyra
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
    Allegheny
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hunting Park Av & Fox St - Fs
    ID 268
    840 yd • 10 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5656
    Wait for bus
    56
    Torresdale-Cottman
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Torresdale Av & Levick St
    ID 17918
    27 min
  • 10
    Walk to Palmyra
    Walk to
    Palmyra
    2.33 mi • 48 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Lower Merion to Palmyra

The distance between Lower Merion, Philadelphia and Palmyra, Philadelphia is approximately 25.58 mi, which can typically be travelled in 147 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lower Merion to Palmyra by bus and subway, 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 Palmyra, Philadelphia

Palmyra is located at Palmyra, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Broad St at Cinnaminson Ave.

Train stations close to Palmyra:

  • Tacony

Bus stations close to Palmyra:

  • Broad St at Cinnaminson Ave
  • Broad St at Morgan Ave#
  • Broad St at Delaware St#

By bus, subway and train

To get from Lower Merion to Palmyra in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one subway line, one train line and one bus line: 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 56 bus from Hunting Park Av & Fox St - Fs station to Torresdale Av & Levick St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 51 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

171min$6.00
Subway - NHSL
Subway - NHSL
Train - NOR
NOR
Bus - 56
56
Walk to Palmyra
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
    Allegheny
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hunting Park Av & Fox St - Fs
    ID 268
    840 yd • 10 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5656
    Wait for bus
    56
    Torresdale-Cottman
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Torresdale Av & Levick St
    ID 17918
    27 min
  • 10
    Walk to Palmyra
    Walk to
    Palmyra
    2.33 mi • 48 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 147 minutes, using Bus line NHSL, Bus line MFL, Bus line 56.

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

    The alternative route takes 171 minutes, using Bus line NHSL, Bus line NOR, Bus line 56.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 27 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Lower Merion to Palmyra 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 bus line till Palmyra station near Palmyra in Philadelphia

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

    The total travel time between Lower Merion and Palmyra in Philadelphia by subway and bus is about 2 hr 27 min.

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

    Get off the subway at the Palmyra stop, which is closest to Palmyra in Philadelphia.

  • How much is the total subway and bus fare from Lower Merion to Palmyra?

    The ride from Lower Merion to Palmyra costs $3.00.

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