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How to get from Lower Merion to Wilmington by bus, subway and train?

By bus, subway and train

To get from Lower Merion to Wilmington in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one subway line, one bus line 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 109 bus and finally take the WIL train from Chester station to Wilmington station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 15 min. The ride fare is $5.75.

135min$5.75
Subway - NHSL
Subway - NHSL
Bus - 109
109
Train - WIL
WIL
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
    Bus - 109109
    Wait for bus
    109
    Chester Transportation Center
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chester Transportation Center
    ID 31036
    39 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chester
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - WILWIL
    Wait for train
    WIL
    #207 - Wilmington
  • 8
    Ride to train station Wilmington
    Ride to train station
    Wilmington
    29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus, subway and train via NHSL, 113 and WIL

To get from Lower Merion to Wilmington in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one subway line, one bus line 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 113 bus and finally take the WIL train from Highland Avenue station to Wilmington station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 15 min. The ride fare is $5.75.

135min$5.75
Subway - NHSL
Subway - NHSL
Bus - 113
113
Train - WIL
WIL
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
    Bus - 113113
    Wait for bus
    113
    Chester 9th-Highland
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Highland Av & 4th St - Mbfs
    ID 24976
    55 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Highland Avenue
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - WILWIL
    Wait for train
    WIL
    #207 - Wilmington
  • 8
    Ride to train station Wilmington
    Ride to train station
    Wilmington
    26 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Lower Merion to Wilmington

The distance between Lower Merion, Philadelphia and Wilmington, Philadelphia is approximately 34.3 mi, which can typically be travelled in 135 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lower Merion to Wilmington by bus, 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 Wilmington, Philadelphia

Wilmington is located at Wilmington, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Wilmington.

Train stations close to Wilmington:

  • Wilmington

Alternative route by bus, subway and train via NHSL, 113 and WIL

To get from Lower Merion to Wilmington in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one subway line, one bus line 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 113 bus and finally take the WIL train from Highland Avenue station to Wilmington station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 15 min. The ride fare is $5.75.

135min$5.75
Subway - NHSL
Subway - NHSL
Bus - 113
113
Train - WIL
WIL
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
    Bus - 113113
    Wait for bus
    113
    Chester 9th-Highland
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Highland Av & 4th St - Mbfs
    ID 24976
    55 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Highland Avenue
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - WILWIL
    Wait for train
    WIL
    #207 - Wilmington
  • 8
    Ride to train station Wilmington
    Ride to train station
    Wilmington
    26 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 135 minutes, using Bus line NHSL, Bus line 109, Bus line WIL.

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

    The alternative route takes 135 minutes, using Bus line NHSL, Bus line 113, Bus line WIL.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line, one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 15 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Lower Merion to Wilmington 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 bus line and one train line till Wilmington station near Wilmington in Philadelphia

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

    The total travel time between Lower Merion and Wilmington in Philadelphia by subway, bus and train is about 2 hr 15 min.

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

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

  • How much is the total subway, bus and train fare from Lower Merion to Wilmington?

    The ride from Lower Merion to Wilmington costs $5.75.

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