How to get from Paoli to Chester by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Paoli to Chester in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the PAO train from Paoli station to 30th Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MED train and finally take the 113 bus from Lansdowne Av & Baltimore Av - Fs station to Chester Transportation Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 55 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

115min$11.25
Walk to train stationTrain - PAO
PAO
Train - MED
MED
Bus - 113
113
Leaves from Paoli

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Paoli
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - PAOPAO
    Wait for train
    PAO
    #514 - Center City Philadelphia
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    46 min
  • 4
    Train - MEDMED
    Wait for train
    MED
    #8373 - Wawa
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lansdowne
    12 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lansdowne Av & Baltimore Av - Fs
    ID 2044
    70 yd • 1 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
    32 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By train

To get from Paoli to Chester in Philadelphia, take the KEYSTONE SERVICE train from Paoli station to 30th Street station. Next, take the WIL train from 30th Street station to Chester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 49 min.

109min
Walk to train station
Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
Train - WIL
WIL
Walk to Chester
Leaves from Paoli

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Paoli
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
    Wait for train
    KEYSTONE SERVICE
    New York
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    26 min
  • 4
    Train - WILWIL
    Wait for train
    WIL
    #207 - Wilmington
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chester
    24 min
  • 6
    Walk to Chester
    Walk to
    Chester
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Paoli to Chester

The distance between Paoli, Philadelphia and Chester, Philadelphia is approximately 34.35 mi, which can typically be travelled in 115 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Paoli to Chester by bus 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 Paoli

Paoli is located at Paoli, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Lancaster Av & Cedar Hollow Rd.

Train stations close to Paoli:

  • Paoli
  • Daylesford
  • Malvern

Bus stations close to Paoli:

  • Lancaster Av & Cedar Hollow Rd
  • Lancaster Av & Chestnut Rd - Mbfs
  • Lancaster Av & Bear Hill Rd - Mbfs

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

By train

To get from Paoli to Chester in Philadelphia, take the KEYSTONE SERVICE train from Paoli station to 30th Street station. Next, take the WIL train from 30th Street station to Chester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 49 min.

109min
Walk to train station
Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
Train - WIL
WIL
Walk to Chester
Leaves from Paoli

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Paoli
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
    Wait for train
    KEYSTONE SERVICE
    New York
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    26 min
  • 4
    Train - WILWIL
    Wait for train
    WIL
    #207 - Wilmington
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chester
    24 min
  • 6
    Walk to Chester
    Walk to
    Chester
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 115 minutes, using Bus line PAO, Bus line MED, Bus line 113.

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

    The alternative route takes 109 minutes, using Bus line KEYSTONE SERVICE, Bus line WIL.

  • Is there a direct train between Paoli and Chester in Philadelphia?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 55 min.

  • Which train line goes from Paoli to Chester in Philadelphia?

    The PAO train line goes from Paoli station near Paoli to #514 - Center City Philadelphia station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Chester Transportation Center station near Chester in Philadelphia

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

    The total travel time between Paoli and Chester in Philadelphia by train and bus is about 1 hr 55 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Paoli to get to Chester in Philadelphia?

    Get on the PAO train from the Paoli station near Paoli in Philadelphia.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Paoli and Chester in Philadelphia?

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

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Paoli to Chester?

    The ride from Paoli to Chester costs $11.25.

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