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How to get from Philadelphia to Norristown by bus and subway?

By bus and subway

To get from Philadelphia to Norristown in Norristown, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the MFO bus from 2nd St & Green St station to 69th Street Transportation Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NHSL subway and finally take the 96 bus from Norristown Transportation Center station to Swede St & Elm St - FS station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 38 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

98min$3.00
Walk to bus stationBus - MFO
MFO
Subway - NHSL
Subway - NHSL
Bus - 96
96
Leaves from 2nd St & Green St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    2nd St & Green St
    ID 2NDGRESO
    540 yd • 7 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 69THTRAN
    37 min
  • 4
    Subway - NHSL
    Wait for subway
    NHSL
    Norristown Transportation Center Local
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Norristown Transportation Center - Nhsl
    ID NORRTC
    28 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Norristown Transportation Center
    ID NORTRANE
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 9696
    Wait for bus
    96
    Lansdale
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Swede St & Elm St - FS
    Ride to bus station
    Swede St & Elm St - FS
    ID SWEELMNO
    5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and subway via MFO and NHSL

To get from Philadelphia to Norristown in Norristown, take the MFO bus from 2nd St & Green St station to 69th Street Transportation Center station. Next, take the NHSL subway from 69th Street Transportation Center station to Norristown Transportation Center - Nhsl station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 29 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

89min$2.00
Walk to bus stationBus - MFO
MFO
Subway - NHSL
Subway - NHSL
Walk to Norristown
Leaves from 2nd St & Green St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    2nd St & Green St
    ID 2NDGRESO
    540 yd • 7 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 69THTRAN
    37 min
  • 4
    Subway - NHSL
    Wait for subway
    NHSL
    Norristown Transportation Center Local
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Norristown Transportation Center - Nhsl
    ID NORRTC
    28 min
  • 6
    Walk to Norristown
    Walk to
    Norristown
    0.57 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Philadelphia to Norristown

The distance between Philadelphia, Norristown and Norristown, Norristown is approximately 22.18 mi, which can typically be travelled in 98 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Philadelphia to Norristown by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Norristown – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Philadelphia

Philadelphia is located at Philadelphia, Norristown and the nearest public transit station is Columbus Blvd & Noble St - Fs.

Subway stations close to Philadelphia:

  • Girard Station
  • Spring Garden Station
  • 2nd St Station

Bus stations close to Philadelphia:

  • Columbus Blvd & Noble St - Fs
  • Columbus Blvd & Spring Garden St
  • Spring Garden St & Front St

Public transit stations close to Norristown, Norristown

Norristown is located at Norristown, Norristown and the nearest public transit station is Swede St & Oak St - FS.

Subway stations close to Norristown:

  • Norristown Transportation Center - Nhsl
  • Bridgeport

Train stations close to Norristown:

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

Bus stations close to Norristown:

  • Swede St & Oak St - FS
  • Markley St & James St
  • Markley St & Basin St

Alternative route by bus and subway via MFO and NHSL

To get from Philadelphia to Norristown in Norristown, take the MFO bus from 2nd St & Green St station to 69th Street Transportation Center station. Next, take the NHSL subway from 69th Street Transportation Center station to Norristown Transportation Center - Nhsl station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 29 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

89min$2.00
Walk to bus stationBus - MFO
MFO
Subway - NHSL
Subway - NHSL
Walk to Norristown
Leaves from 2nd St & Green St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    2nd St & Green St
    ID 2NDGRESO
    540 yd • 7 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 69THTRAN
    37 min
  • 4
    Subway - NHSL
    Wait for subway
    NHSL
    Norristown Transportation Center Local
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Norristown Transportation Center - Nhsl
    ID NORRTC
    28 min
  • 6
    Walk to Norristown
    Walk to
    Norristown
    0.57 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 98 minutes, using Bus line MFO, Bus line NHSL, Bus line 96.

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

    The alternative route takes 89 minutes, using Bus line MFO, Bus line NHSL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Philadelphia and Norristown?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 38 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Philadelphia to Norristown?

    The MFO bus line goes from 2nd St & Green St station near Philadelphia in Philadelphia to 69th St Transportation Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till Swede St & Elm St - FS station near Norristown in Norristown.

  • How long does it take to travel from Philadelphia to Norristown by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between Philadelphia in Philadelphia and Norristown in Norristown by bus and subway is about 1 hr 38 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Philadelphia to get to Norristown?

    Get on the MFO bus from the 2nd St & Green St stop near Philadelphia in Philadelphia.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Philadelphia and Norristown?

    Get off the bus at the Swede St & Elm St - FS stop, which is closest to Norristown in Norristown.

  • How much is the total bus and subway fare from Philadelphia to Norristown?

    The ride from Philadelphia to Norristown costs $3.00.

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