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How to get from Norristown to Fort Washington by train?

By train

To get from Norristown to Fort Washington in Philadelphia, take the NOR train from Norristown T.C. station to North Broad station. Next, take the LAN train from North Broad station to Ambler station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 51 min. The ride fare is $3.75.

111min$3.75
Train - NOR
NOR
Train - LAN
LAN
Walk to Fort Washington
Leaves from Norristown T.C.

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Norristown
  • 2
    Train - NORNOR
    Wait for train
    NOR
    #6203 - Gray 30th Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Broad
    35 min
  • 4
    Train - LANLAN
    Wait for train
    LAN
    #514 - Doylestown
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ambler
    27 min
  • 6
    Walk to Fort Washington
    Walk to
    Fort Washington
    0.69 mi • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By subway and train

To get from Norristown to Fort Washington in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one train line: take the NHSL subway from Norristown Transportation Center - Nhsl station to 69th Street Transportation Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MFL subway and finally take the LAN train from Jefferson Station station to Ambler station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 20 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

140min$11.25
Walk to subway stationSubway - NHSL
Subway - NHSL
Subway - MFL
Subway - MFL
Train - LAN
LAN
Walk to Fort Washington
Leaves from Norristown Transportation Center - Nhsl

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Norristown Transportation Center - Nhsl
    ID 31038
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 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
    30 min
  • 4
    Subway - MFL
    Wait for subway
    MFL
    Frankford Transportation Center - All Stops
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    11th St Station
    17 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Jefferson Station
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - LANLAN
    Wait for train
    LAN
    #514 - Doylestown
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ambler
    33 min
  • 9
    Walk to Fort Washington
    Walk to
    Fort Washington
    0.69 mi • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Norristown to Fort Washington

The distance between Norristown, Philadelphia and Fort Washington, Philadelphia is approximately 29.34 mi, which can typically be travelled in 111 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Norristown to Fort Washington by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Philadelphia – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Norristown

Norristown is located at Norristown, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Norristown T.C..

Subway stations close to Norristown:

  • Norristown Transportation Center - Nhsl
  • Bridgeport

Train stations close to Norristown:

  • Norristown T.C.
  • Main Street
  • Norristown Elm Street

Bus stations close to Norristown:

  • Norristown Transportation Center
  • Dekalb St & Schuylkill Av
  • Airy St & Swede St

Public transit stations close to Fort Washington, Philadelphia

Fort Washington is located at Fort Washington, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Bethlehem Pk & Church St - FS.

Train stations close to Fort Washington:

  • Ambler
  • Fort Washington
  • Penllyn

Bus stations close to Fort Washington:

  • Bethlehem Pk & Church St - FS
  • Bethlehem Pk & Highland Av
  • Lindenwold Av & Bethlehem Pk

By subway and train

To get from Norristown to Fort Washington in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one train line: take the NHSL subway from Norristown Transportation Center - Nhsl station to 69th Street Transportation Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MFL subway and finally take the LAN train from Jefferson Station station to Ambler station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 20 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

140min$11.25
Walk to subway stationSubway - NHSL
Subway - NHSL
Subway - MFL
Subway - MFL
Train - LAN
LAN
Walk to Fort Washington
Leaves from Norristown Transportation Center - Nhsl

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Norristown Transportation Center - Nhsl
    ID 31038
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 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
    30 min
  • 4
    Subway - MFL
    Wait for subway
    MFL
    Frankford Transportation Center - All Stops
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    11th St Station
    17 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Jefferson Station
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - LANLAN
    Wait for train
    LAN
    #514 - Doylestown
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ambler
    33 min
  • 9
    Walk to Fort Washington
    Walk to
    Fort Washington
    0.69 mi • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Norristown to Fort Washington?

    The fastest way takes 111 minutes, using Bus line NOR, Bus line LAN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Norristown to Fort Washington?

    The alternative route takes 140 minutes, using Bus line NHSL, Bus line MFL, Bus line LAN.

  • Is there a direct train between Norristown and Fort Washington in Philadelphia?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 51 min.

  • Which train line goes from Norristown to Fort Washington in Philadelphia?

    The NOR train line goes from #6203 - Gray 30th Street station near Norristown to North Broad station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Fort Washington station near Fort Washington in Philadelphia

  • How long does it take to travel from Norristown to Fort Washington in Philadelphia by train?

    The total travel time between Norristown and Fort Washington in Philadelphia by train is about 1 hr 51 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Norristown to get to Fort Washington in Philadelphia?

    Get on the NOR train from the #6203 - Gray 30th Street station near Norristown in Philadelphia.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Norristown and Fort Washington in Philadelphia?

    Get off the train at the Fort Washington station, which is closest to Fort Washington in Philadelphia.

  • How much is the train fare from Norristown to Fort Washington?

    The ride from Norristown to Fort Washington costs $3.75.

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