How to get from Montgomery to Chester by bus and subway?

By bus and subway

To get from Montgomery to Chester in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 96 bus from North Wales Rd & Main St station to Norristown Transportation Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NHSL subway and finally take the 109 bus from 69th Street Transportation Center station to Chester Transportation Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 15 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

135min$3.00
Bus - 96
96
Subway - NHSL
Subway - NHSL
Bus - 109
109
Leaves from North Wales Rd & Main St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Montgomery
  • 2
    Bus - 9696
    Wait for bus
    96
    Norristown Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Norristown Transportation Center
    ID 1649
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Norristown Transportation Center - Nhsl
    ID 31038
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - NHSL
    Wait for subway
    NHSL
    69th Street Transportation Center Local
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    69th Street Transportation Center
    ID 31034
    30 min
  • 7
    Bus - 109109
    Wait for bus
    109
    Chester Transportation Center
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Chester Transportation Center
    Ride to bus station
    Chester Transportation Center
    ID 31036
    38 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and subway via 96, NHSL and 113

To get from Montgomery to Chester in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 96 bus from North Wales Rd & Main St station to Norristown Transportation Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NHSL subway and finally take the 113 bus from 69th Street Transportation Center station to Chester Transportation Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 42 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

162min$3.00
Bus - 96
96
Subway - NHSL
Subway - NHSL
Bus - 113
113
Leaves from North Wales Rd & Main St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Montgomery
  • 2
    Bus - 9696
    Wait for bus
    96
    Norristown Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Norristown Transportation Center
    ID 1649
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Norristown Transportation Center - Nhsl
    ID 31038
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - NHSL
    Wait for subway
    NHSL
    69th Street Transportation Center Local
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    69th Street Transportation Center
    ID 31034
    30 min
  • 7
    Bus - 113113
    Wait for bus
    113
    Chester 9th-Highland
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Chester Transportation Center
    Ride to bus station
    Chester Transportation Center
    ID 31036
    50 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Montgomery to Chester

The distance between Montgomery, Philadelphia and Chester, Philadelphia is approximately 36.24 mi, which can typically be travelled in 135 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Montgomery to Chester 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 Montgomery

Montgomery is located at Montgomery, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is North Wales Rd & Main St.

Train stations close to Montgomery:

  • North Wales
  • Pennbrook
  • Lansdale

Bus stations close to Montgomery:

  • North Wales Rd & Main St
  • North Wales Rd & Yorktown Rd - Mbns
  • Main St & Oakland Av

Public transit stations close to Chester, Philadelphia

Chester is located at Chester, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Chester Transportation Center.

Train stations close to Chester:

  • Chester
  • Eddystone
  • Highland Avenue

Bus stations close to Chester:

  • Chester Transportation Center
  • 6th & Edgemont Av
  • Welsh St & Wall St

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and subway via 96, NHSL and 113

To get from Montgomery to Chester in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 96 bus from North Wales Rd & Main St station to Norristown Transportation Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NHSL subway and finally take the 113 bus from 69th Street Transportation Center station to Chester Transportation Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 42 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

162min$3.00
Bus - 96
96
Subway - NHSL
Subway - NHSL
Bus - 113
113
Leaves from North Wales Rd & Main St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Montgomery
  • 2
    Bus - 9696
    Wait for bus
    96
    Norristown Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Norristown Transportation Center
    ID 1649
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Norristown Transportation Center - Nhsl
    ID 31038
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - NHSL
    Wait for subway
    NHSL
    69th Street Transportation Center Local
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    69th Street Transportation Center
    ID 31034
    30 min
  • 7
    Bus - 113113
    Wait for bus
    113
    Chester 9th-Highland
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Chester Transportation Center
    Ride to bus station
    Chester Transportation Center
    ID 31036
    50 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Montgomery to Chester?

    The fastest way takes 135 minutes, using Bus line 96, Bus line NHSL, Bus line 109.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Montgomery to Chester?

    The alternative route takes 162 minutes, using Bus line 96, Bus line NHSL, Bus line 113.

  • Is there a direct bus between Montgomery and Chester in Philadelphia?

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

  • Which bus line goes from Montgomery to Chester in Philadelphia?

    The 96 bus line goes from Norristown Transportation Center station near Montgomery to Norristown Transportation Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till Chester Transportation Center station near Chester in Philadelphia

  • How long does it take to travel from Montgomery to Chester in Philadelphia by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between Montgomery and Chester in Philadelphia by bus and subway is about 2 hr 15 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Montgomery to get to Chester in Philadelphia?

    Get on the 96 bus from the Norristown Transportation Center stop near Montgomery in Philadelphia.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Montgomery and Chester in Philadelphia?

    Get off the bus at the Chester Transportation Center stop, which is closest to Chester in Philadelphia.

  • How much is the total bus and subway fare from Montgomery to Chester?

    The ride from Montgomery to Chester costs $3.00.

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