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How to get from 52nd St Station to Lower Merion by bus and subway?

By bus and subway

To get from 52nd St Station to Lower Merion in Philadelphia, take the MFO bus from Market St & 52nd St station to 69th Street Transportation Center station. Next, take the NHSL subway from 69th Street Transportation Center station to Matsonford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 43 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

43min$2.00
Walk to bus stationBus - MFO
MFO
Subway - NHSL
Subway - NHSL
Leaves from Market St & 52nd St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Market St & 52nd St
    ID 19028
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - MFOMFO
    Wait for bus
    MFO
    69th St Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    69th Street Transportation Center
    ID 31034
    8 min
  • 4
    Subway - NHSL
    Wait for subway
    NHSL
    Norristown Transportation Center Local
  • 5
    Ride to subway station Matsonford
    Ride to subway station
    Matsonford
    19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and subway via 42, 108 and NHSL

To get from 52nd St Station to Lower Merion in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 42 bus from Spruce St & 52nd St station to Marshall Rd & Millbank Rd - Fs station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 108 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 54 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

54min$3.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 42
42
Bus - 108
108
Subway - NHSL
Subway - NHSL
Leaves from Spruce St & 52nd St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Spruce St & 52nd St
    ID 675
    730 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4242
    Wait for bus
    42
    Wycombe
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Marshall Rd & Millbank Rd - Fs
    ID 22184
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Marshall Rd & Millbank Rd - Fs
    ID 22106
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 108108
    Wait for bus
    108
    69th Street Transportation Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    69th Street Transportation Center
    ID 31034
    4 min
  • 7
    Subway - NHSL
    Wait for subway
    NHSL
    Norristown Transportation Center Local
  • 8
    Ride to subway station Matsonford
    Ride to subway station
    Matsonford
    19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from 52nd St Station to Lower Merion

The distance between 52nd St Station, Philadelphia and Lower Merion, Philadelphia is approximately 11.16 mi, which can typically be travelled in 43 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 52nd St Station to Lower Merion 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 52nd St Station

52nd St Station is located at 52nd St Station, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Market St & 52nd St - Fs.

Subway stations close to 52nd St Station:

  • 56th St Station
  • 46th St Station

Bus stations close to 52nd St Station:

  • Market St & 52nd St - Fs
  • 52nd St & Market St - North
  • 52nd St & Market St - South

Public transit stations close to Lower Merion, Philadelphia

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

Subway stations close to Lower Merion:

  • Matsonford
  • Gulph Mills
  • Radnor

Train stations close to Lower Merion:

  • Villanova
  • Radnor

Alternative route by bus and subway via 42, 108 and NHSL

To get from 52nd St Station to Lower Merion in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 42 bus from Spruce St & 52nd St station to Marshall Rd & Millbank Rd - Fs station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 108 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 54 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

54min$3.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 42
42
Bus - 108
108
Subway - NHSL
Subway - NHSL
Leaves from Spruce St & 52nd St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Spruce St & 52nd St
    ID 675
    730 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4242
    Wait for bus
    42
    Wycombe
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Marshall Rd & Millbank Rd - Fs
    ID 22184
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Marshall Rd & Millbank Rd - Fs
    ID 22106
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 108108
    Wait for bus
    108
    69th Street Transportation Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    69th Street Transportation Center
    ID 31034
    4 min
  • 7
    Subway - NHSL
    Wait for subway
    NHSL
    Norristown Transportation Center Local
  • 8
    Ride to subway station Matsonford
    Ride to subway station
    Matsonford
    19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from 52nd St Station to Lower Merion?

    The fastest way takes 43 minutes, using Bus line MFO, Bus line NHSL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 52nd St Station to Lower Merion?

    The alternative route takes 54 minutes, using Bus line 42, Bus line 108, Bus line NHSL.

  • Is there a direct bus between 52nd St Station and Lower Merion in Philadelphia?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 43 min.

  • Which bus line goes from 52nd St Station to Lower Merion in Philadelphia?

    The MFO bus line goes from Market St & 52nd St station near 52nd St Station to 69th St Transportation Center station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till Matsonford station near Lower Merion in Philadelphia

  • How long does it take to travel from 52nd St Station to Lower Merion in Philadelphia by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between 52nd St Station and Lower Merion in Philadelphia by bus and subway is about 43 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near 52nd St Station to get to Lower Merion in Philadelphia?

    Get on the MFO bus from the Market St & 52nd St stop near 52nd St Station in Philadelphia.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between 52nd St Station and Lower Merion in Philadelphia?

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

  • How much is the bus fare from 52nd St Station to Lower Merion?

    The ride from 52nd St Station to Lower Merion costs $2.00.

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