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How to get from Norristown to Riverside by light rail, subway and train?

By light rail, subway and train

To get from Norristown to Riverside in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one light rail line: take the NOR train from Norristown T.C. station to Jefferson Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PATCO subway and finally take the RLR light rail from Walter Rand Transportation Ctr station to Riverside Light Rail Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 59 min.

119min
Train - NOR
NOR
Subway - PATCOPATCO
Light Rail - RLR
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
    Jefferson Station
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    8th St Station
    390 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Subway - PATCOPATCO
    Wait for subway
    PATCO
    Lindenwold
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Broadway
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Walter Rand Transportation Ctr
    ID 30871
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Light Rail - RLRRLR
    Wait for light rail
    RLR
    Rvln Trenton
  • 9
    Ride to light rail station Riverside Light Rail Station
    Ride to light rail station
    Riverside Light Rail Station
    ID 30865
    22 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus, light rail and train

To get from Norristown to Riverside in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one train line, one bus line and one light rail line: take the NOR train from Norristown T.C. station to Jefferson Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 406 bus and finally take the RLR light rail from Walter Rand Transportation Ctr station to Riverside Light Rail Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 59 min.

119min
Train - NOR
NOR
Bus - 406
406
Light Rail - RLR
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
    Jefferson Station
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Market St at 11th St
    ID 27953
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 406406
    Wait for bus
    406
    Berln Twp
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway Across From Wrtc
    ID 15034
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Walter Rand Transportation Ctr
    ID 30871
    340 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Light Rail - RLRRLR
    Wait for light rail
    RLR
    Rvln Trenton
  • 9
    Ride to light rail station Riverside Light Rail Station
    Ride to light rail station
    Riverside Light Rail Station
    ID 30865
    22 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Norristown to Riverside

The distance between Norristown, Philadelphia and Riverside, Philadelphia is approximately 31.37 mi, which can typically be travelled in 119 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Norristown to Riverside by light rail, 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 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 Riverside, Philadelphia

Riverside is located at Riverside, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Franklin St at Kossuth St#.

Train stations close to Riverside:

  • Torresdale

Bus stations close to Riverside:

  • Franklin St at Kossuth St#
  • Lafayette St at Madison St#
  • Lafayette St at Fairview St

Cable Car stations close to Riverside:

  • Frankford Av & Lyman Dr
  • Frankford Av & Lyman Dr - Fs

By bus, light rail and train

To get from Norristown to Riverside in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one train line, one bus line and one light rail line: take the NOR train from Norristown T.C. station to Jefferson Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 406 bus and finally take the RLR light rail from Walter Rand Transportation Ctr station to Riverside Light Rail Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 59 min.

119min
Train - NOR
NOR
Bus - 406
406
Light Rail - RLR
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
    Jefferson Station
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Market St at 11th St
    ID 27953
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 406406
    Wait for bus
    406
    Berln Twp
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway Across From Wrtc
    ID 15034
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Walter Rand Transportation Ctr
    ID 30871
    340 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Light Rail - RLRRLR
    Wait for light rail
    RLR
    Rvln Trenton
  • 9
    Ride to light rail station Riverside Light Rail Station
    Ride to light rail station
    Riverside Light Rail Station
    ID 30865
    22 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Norristown to Riverside?

    The fastest way takes 119 minutes, using Bus line NOR, Bus line PATCO, Bus line RLR.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Norristown to Riverside?

    The alternative route takes 119 minutes, using Bus line NOR, Bus line 406, Bus line RLR.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line, one subway line and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 59 min.

  • Which train line goes from Norristown to Riverside in Philadelphia?

    The NOR train line goes from #6203 - Gray 30th Street station near Norristown to Jefferson Station station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one light rail line till Riverside Light Rail Station station near Riverside in Philadelphia

  • How long does it take to travel from Norristown to Riverside in Philadelphia by train, subway and light rail?

    The total travel time between Norristown and Riverside in Philadelphia by train, subway and light rail is about 1 hr 59 min.

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

    Get off the train at the Riverside Light Rail Station station, which is closest to Riverside in Philadelphia.

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