How to get from Lower Merion to Willow Grove by subway and train?

By subway and train

To get from Lower Merion to Willow Grove 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 Willow Grove station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 4 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

124min$11.25
Subway - NHSL
Subway - NHSL
Train - NOR
NOR
Train - WAR
WAR
Walk to Willow Grove
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
    #207 - Center City Philadelphia
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Temple University
    37 min
  • 7
    Train - WARWAR
    Wait for train
    WAR
    #410 - Warminster
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Willow Grove
    28 min
  • 9
    Walk to Willow Grove
    Walk to
    Willow Grove
    0.56 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by subway and train via NHSL, MFL and WAR

To get from Lower Merion to Willow Grove 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 Willow Grove station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 10 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

130min$11.25
Subway - NHSL
Subway - NHSL
Subway - MFL
Subway - MFL
Train - WAR
WAR
Walk to Willow Grove
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
    #410 - Warminster
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Willow Grove
    33 min
  • 9
    Walk to Willow Grove
    Walk to
    Willow Grove
    0.56 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Lower Merion to Willow Grove

The distance between Lower Merion, Philadelphia and Willow Grove, Philadelphia is approximately 33.83 mi, which can typically be travelled in 124 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lower Merion to Willow Grove 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 Willow Grove, Philadelphia

Willow Grove is located at Willow Grove, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Willow Grove Park Mall.

Train stations close to Willow Grove:

  • Willow Grove
  • Crestmont
  • Roslyn

Bus stations close to Willow Grove:

  • Willow Grove Park Mall
  • Moreland Rd & Center Av - Mbfs
  • Moreland Rd & Park Av

Related Routes

Alternative route by subway and train via NHSL, MFL and WAR

To get from Lower Merion to Willow Grove 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 Willow Grove station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 10 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

130min$11.25
Subway - NHSL
Subway - NHSL
Subway - MFL
Subway - MFL
Train - WAR
WAR
Walk to Willow Grove
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
    #410 - Warminster
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Willow Grove
    33 min
  • 9
    Walk to Willow Grove
    Walk to
    Willow Grove
    0.56 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 124 minutes, using Bus line NHSL, Bus line NOR, Bus line WAR.

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

    The alternative route takes 130 minutes, using Bus line NHSL, Bus line MFL, Bus line WAR.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 4 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Lower Merion to Willow Grove in Philadelphia?

    The NHSL subway line goes from Norristown Transportation Center Local station near Lower Merion to Norristown Transportation Center - Nhsl station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Willow Grove station near Willow Grove in Philadelphia

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

    The total travel time between Lower Merion and Willow Grove in Philadelphia by subway and train is about 2 hr 4 min.

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

    Get on the NHSL subway from the Norristown Transportation Center Local station near Lower Merion in Philadelphia.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Lower Merion and Willow Grove in Philadelphia?

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

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

    The ride from Lower Merion to Willow Grove costs $11.25.

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