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How to get from Lower Merion to Philadelphia by subway?

By subway

To get from Lower Merion to Philadelphia in Philadelphia, take the NHSL subway from Matsonford station to 69th Street Transportation Center station. Next, take the MFL subway from 69th Street Transportation Center station to 13th St Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 49 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

49min$2.00
Subway - NHSL
Subway - NHSL
Subway - MFL
Subway - MFL
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 13th St Station
    Ride to subway station
    13th St Station
    16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By subway and train

To get from Lower Merion to Philadelphia in Philadelphia, take the NHSL subway from Matsonford station to Norristown Transportation Center - Nhsl station. Next, take the NOR train from Norristown T.C. station to Jefferson Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 34 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

94min$11.25
Subway - NHSL
Subway - NHSL
Train - NOR
NOR
Walk to Philadelphia
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
    Jefferson Station
    43 min
  • 7
    Walk to Philadelphia
    Walk to
    Philadelphia
    250 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Lower Merion to Philadelphia

The distance between Lower Merion, Philadelphia and Philadelphia, Philadelphia is approximately 14.58 mi, which can typically be travelled in 49 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lower Merion to Philadelphia by 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 Philadelphia, Philadelphia

Philadelphia is located at Philadelphia, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Juniper St & Commerce St.

Subway stations close to Philadelphia:

  • 13th St Station
  • City Hall
  • 15th St Station

Bus stations close to Philadelphia:

  • Juniper St & Commerce St
  • Market St at 13th St
  • Market St & 13th St

By subway and train

To get from Lower Merion to Philadelphia in Philadelphia, take the NHSL subway from Matsonford station to Norristown Transportation Center - Nhsl station. Next, take the NOR train from Norristown T.C. station to Jefferson Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 34 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

94min$11.25
Subway - NHSL
Subway - NHSL
Train - NOR
NOR
Walk to Philadelphia
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
    Jefferson Station
    43 min
  • 7
    Walk to Philadelphia
    Walk to
    Philadelphia
    250 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 49 minutes, using Bus line NHSL, Bus line MFL.

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

    The alternative route takes 94 minutes, using Bus line NHSL, Bus line NOR.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines in total. The total travelling time is 49 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Lower Merion to Philadelphia 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 till 13th St Station station near Philadelphia in Philadelphia

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

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

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

    Get off the subway at the 13th St Station station, which is closest to Philadelphia in Philadelphia.

  • When is the last bus from Lower Merion to Philadelphia in Philadelphia?

    The last bus from Lower Merion to Philadelphia in Philadelphia is the Valley Forge to 13th-Market line. It leaves the Gulph Mills Station stop at 3:18 PM.

  • How much is the subway fare from Lower Merion to Philadelphia?

    The ride from Lower Merion to Philadelphia costs $2.00.

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