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

By bus, subway and train

To get from Upper Christiana to Lower Merion in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one train line, one bus line and one subway line: take the WILMINGTON/NEWARK train from Churchman's Crossing station to Chester station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 109 bus and finally take the NHSL subway from 69th Street Transportation Center station to Matsonford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 49 min. The ride fare is $5.75.

109min$5.75
Train - WILMINGTON/NEWARK
WILMINGTON/NEWARK
Bus - 109
109
Subway - NHSL
Subway - NHSL
Leaves from Churchman's Crossing

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Upper Christiana
  • 2
    Train - WILMINGTON/NEWARKWILMINGTON/NEWARK
    Wait for train
    WILMINGTON/NEWARK
    #2500 - Center City Philadelphia
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chester
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chester Transportation Center
    ID CHESTTC
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 109109
    Wait for bus
    109
    69th Street Transportation Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    69th Street Transportation Center
    ID 69THTRAN
    43 min
  • 7
    Subway - NHSL
    Wait for subway
    NHSL
    Norristown Transportation Center
  • 8
    Ride to subway station Matsonford
    Ride to subway station
    Matsonford
    20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By subway and train

To get from Upper Christiana to Lower Merion in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 subway lines: take the WILMINGTON/NEWARK train from Churchman's Crossing station to 30th Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MFL subway and finally take the NHSL subway from 69th Street Transportation Center station to Matsonford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 4 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

124min$11.25
Train - WILMINGTON/NEWARK
WILMINGTON/NEWARK
Subway - MFL
Subway - MFL
Subway - NHSL
Subway - NHSL
Leaves from Churchman's Crossing

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Upper Christiana
  • 2
    Train - WILMINGTON/NEWARKWILMINGTON/NEWARK
    Wait for train
    WILMINGTON/NEWARK
    #2500 - Center City Philadelphia
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    67 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    30th St Station
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Subway - MFL
    Wait for subway
    MFL
    69th Street Transportation Center - All Stops
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    69th Street Transportation Center
    ID 69THTRAN
    13 min
  • 7
    Subway - NHSL
    Wait for subway
    NHSL
    Norristown Transportation Center
  • 8
    Ride to subway station Matsonford
    Ride to subway station
    Matsonford
    20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Upper Christiana to Lower Merion

The distance between Upper Christiana, Philadelphia and Lower Merion, Philadelphia is approximately 41.81 mi, which can typically be travelled in 109 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Upper Christiana to Lower Merion 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, Philadelphia

Lower Merion is located at Lower Merion, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Radnor.

Subway stations close to Lower Merion:

  • Radnor
  • Matsonford
  • Gulph Mills

Train stations close to Lower Merion:

  • Villanova
  • Radnor

By subway and train

To get from Upper Christiana to Lower Merion in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 subway lines: take the WILMINGTON/NEWARK train from Churchman's Crossing station to 30th Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MFL subway and finally take the NHSL subway from 69th Street Transportation Center station to Matsonford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 4 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

124min$11.25
Train - WILMINGTON/NEWARK
WILMINGTON/NEWARK
Subway - MFL
Subway - MFL
Subway - NHSL
Subway - NHSL
Leaves from Churchman's Crossing

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Upper Christiana
  • 2
    Train - WILMINGTON/NEWARKWILMINGTON/NEWARK
    Wait for train
    WILMINGTON/NEWARK
    #2500 - Center City Philadelphia
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    67 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    30th St Station
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Subway - MFL
    Wait for subway
    MFL
    69th Street Transportation Center - All Stops
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    69th Street Transportation Center
    ID 69THTRAN
    13 min
  • 7
    Subway - NHSL
    Wait for subway
    NHSL
    Norristown Transportation Center
  • 8
    Ride to subway station Matsonford
    Ride to subway station
    Matsonford
    20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 109 minutes, using Bus line WILMINGTON/NEWARK, Bus line 109, Bus line NHSL.

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

    The alternative route takes 124 minutes, using Bus line WILMINGTON/NEWARK, Bus line MFL, Bus line NHSL.

  • Is there a direct train between Upper Christiana and Lower Merion in Philadelphia?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line, one bus line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 49 min.

  • Which train line goes from Upper Christiana to Lower Merion in Philadelphia?

    The WILMINGTON/NEWARK train line goes from #2500 - Center City Philadelphia station near Upper Christiana to Chester station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till Matsonford station near Lower Merion in Philadelphia

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

    The total travel time between Upper Christiana and Lower Merion in Philadelphia by train, bus and subway is about 1 hr 49 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Upper Christiana to get to Lower Merion in Philadelphia?

    Get on the WILMINGTON/NEWARK train from the #2500 - Center City Philadelphia station near Upper Christiana in Philadelphia.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Upper Christiana and Lower Merion in Philadelphia?

    Get off the train at the Matsonford station, which is closest to Lower Merion in Philadelphia.

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

    The ride from Upper Christiana to Lower Merion costs $5.75.

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