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

By bus and subway

To get from Lower Merion to Cheltenham 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 16 bus from 15th St & Market St station to Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av Loop station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 55 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

115min$3.00
Subway - NHSL
Subway - NHSL
Subway - MFL
Subway - MFL
Bus - 16
16
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
    15th St Station
    15 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    15th St & Market St
    ID 515
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 1616
    Wait for bus
    16
    Cheltenham-Ogontz
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av Loop
    Ride to bus station
    Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av Loop
    ID 136
    42 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus, subway and train

To get from Lower Merion to Cheltenham 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 16 bus from Broad St & Huntingdon St station to Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av Loop station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 19 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

139min$6.00
Subway - NHSL
Subway - NHSL
Train - NOR
NOR
Bus - 16
16
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
    North Broad
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broad St & Huntingdon St
    ID 17287
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1616
    Wait for bus
    16
    Cheltenham-Ogontz
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av Loop
    Ride to bus station
    Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av Loop
    ID 136
    28 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Lower Merion to Cheltenham

The distance between Lower Merion, Philadelphia and Cheltenham, Philadelphia is approximately 23.88 mi, which can typically be travelled in 115 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lower Merion to Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham, Philadelphia

Cheltenham is located at Cheltenham, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av Loop.

Train stations close to Cheltenham:

  • Stenton
  • Sedgwick
  • Elkins Park

Bus stations close to Cheltenham:

  • Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av Loop
  • Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av - Fs
  • Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av

Related Routes

By bus, subway and train

To get from Lower Merion to Cheltenham 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 16 bus from Broad St & Huntingdon St station to Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av Loop station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 19 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

139min$6.00
Subway - NHSL
Subway - NHSL
Train - NOR
NOR
Bus - 16
16
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
    North Broad
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broad St & Huntingdon St
    ID 17287
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1616
    Wait for bus
    16
    Cheltenham-Ogontz
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av Loop
    Ride to bus station
    Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av Loop
    ID 136
    28 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 115 minutes, using Bus line NHSL, Bus line MFL, Bus line 16.

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

    The alternative route takes 139 minutes, using Bus line NHSL, Bus line NOR, Bus line 16.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 55 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Lower Merion to Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av Loop station near Cheltenham in Philadelphia

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

    The total travel time between Lower Merion and Cheltenham in Philadelphia by subway and bus is about 1 hr 55 min.

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

    Get off the subway at the Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av Loop stop, which is closest to Cheltenham in Philadelphia.

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

    The ride from Lower Merion to Cheltenham costs $3.00.

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