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

By bus and subway

To get from Lower Merion to Upland in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the NHSL subway from Matsonford station to 69th Street Transportation Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 109 bus and finally take the 117 bus from Av Of the States & 8th St station to Crozer Chester Medical Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 26 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

86min$3.00
Subway - NHSL
Subway - NHSL
Bus - 109
109
Bus - 117
117
Walk to Upland
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
    23 min
  • 4
    Bus - 109109
    Wait for bus
    109
    Chester Transportation Center
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Av Of the States & 8th St - FS
    ID 25616
    44 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Av Of the States & 8th St
    ID 30393
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 117117
    Wait for bus
    117
    Penn State
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Crozer Chester Medical Center
    ID 2145
    6 min
  • 9
    Walk to Upland
    Walk to
    Upland
    40 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and subway via NHSL and 109

To get from Lower Merion to Upland in Philadelphia, take the NHSL subway from Matsonford station to 69th Street Transportation Center station. Next, take the 109 bus from 69th Street Transportation Center station to Providence Av & 14th St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 24 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

84min$2.00
Subway - NHSL
Subway - NHSL
Bus - 109
109
Walk to Upland
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
    23 min
  • 4
    Bus - 109109
    Wait for bus
    109
    Chester Transportation Center
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Providence Av & 14th St
    ID 31870
    42 min
  • 6
    Walk to Upland
    Walk to
    Upland
    0.62 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Lower Merion to Upland

The distance between Lower Merion, Philadelphia and Upland, Philadelphia is approximately 21.84 mi, which can typically be travelled in 86 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lower Merion to Upland 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 Upland, Philadelphia

Upland is located at Upland, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Upland Av & 15th St.

Train stations close to Upland:

  • Crum Lynne
  • Ridley Park
  • Chester

Bus stations close to Upland:

  • Upland Av & 15th St
  • 15th St & Upland Av
  • 15th St & Arbor Dr

Alternative route by bus and subway via NHSL and 109

To get from Lower Merion to Upland in Philadelphia, take the NHSL subway from Matsonford station to 69th Street Transportation Center station. Next, take the 109 bus from 69th Street Transportation Center station to Providence Av & 14th St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 24 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

84min$2.00
Subway - NHSL
Subway - NHSL
Bus - 109
109
Walk to Upland
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
    23 min
  • 4
    Bus - 109109
    Wait for bus
    109
    Chester Transportation Center
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Providence Av & 14th St
    ID 31870
    42 min
  • 6
    Walk to Upland
    Walk to
    Upland
    0.62 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 86 minutes, using Bus line NHSL, Bus line 109, Bus line 117.

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

    The alternative route takes 84 minutes, using Bus line NHSL, Bus line 109.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 26 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Lower Merion to Upland 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 2 bus lines till Upland station near Upland in Philadelphia

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

    The total travel time between Lower Merion and Upland in Philadelphia by subway and bus is about 1 hr 26 min.

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

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

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

    The ride from Lower Merion to Upland costs $3.00.

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