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

By subway and train

To get from Lower Merion to Trenton 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 NORTHEAST REGIONAL train from 30th Street station to Trenton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 6 min.

126min
Subway - NHSL
Subway - NHSL
Subway - MFL
Subway - MFL
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Walk to Trenton
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
    30th St Station
    13 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    30th Street
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Boston
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Trenton
    29 min
  • 9
    Walk to Trenton
    Walk to
    Trenton
    290 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by subway and train via NHSL, NOR and NORTHEAST REGIONAL

To get from Lower Merion to Trenton 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 NORTHEAST REGIONAL train from 30th Street station to Trenton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 30 min.

150min
Subway - NHSL
Subway - NHSL
Train - NOR
NOR
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Walk to Trenton
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
    30th Street
    52 min
  • 7
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Boston
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Trenton
    29 min
  • 9
    Walk to Trenton
    Walk to
    Trenton
    290 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Lower Merion to Trenton

The distance between Lower Merion, Philadelphia and Trenton, Philadelphia is approximately 45.99 mi, which can typically be travelled in 126 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lower Merion to Trenton 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 Trenton, Philadelphia

Trenton is located at Trenton, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is South Clinton Ave at East State St.

Train stations close to Trenton:

  • Trenton

Bus stations close to Trenton:

  • South Clinton Ave at East State St
  • Clinton Av & State St
  • State St & Clinton Av

Alternative route by subway and train via NHSL, NOR and NORTHEAST REGIONAL

To get from Lower Merion to Trenton 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 NORTHEAST REGIONAL train from 30th Street station to Trenton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 30 min.

150min
Subway - NHSL
Subway - NHSL
Train - NOR
NOR
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Walk to Trenton
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
    30th Street
    52 min
  • 7
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Boston
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Trenton
    29 min
  • 9
    Walk to Trenton
    Walk to
    Trenton
    290 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 126 minutes, using Bus line NHSL, Bus line MFL, Bus line NORTHEAST REGIONAL.

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

    The alternative route takes 150 minutes, using Bus line NHSL, Bus line NOR, Bus line NORTHEAST REGIONAL.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 6 min.

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

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

    The total travel time between Lower Merion and Trenton in Philadelphia by subway and train is about 2 hr 6 min.

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

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

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