How to get from Parkside to Plumstead by bus and train?

From Parkside to Plumstead by bus and train

To get from Parkside to Plumstead in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 117 bus from Edgmont Av & Garrison Rd station to Elwyn Train Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MED train and finally take the LAN train from 30th Street station to Doylestown station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 1 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

241min$11.25
Bus - 117
117
Train - MED
MED
Train - LAN
LAN
Walk to Plumstead
Leaves from Edgmont Av & Garrison Rd
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Parkside
  • 2
    Bus - 117117
    Wait for bus
    117
    Penn State
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elwyn Train Station
    ID 2218
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Elwyn
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MEDMED
    Wait for train
    MED
    #3212 - Center City Philadelphia
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    39 min
  • 7
    Train - LANLAN
    Wait for train
    LAN
    #6508 - Doylestown
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Doylestown
    86 min
  • 9
    Walk to Plumstead
    Walk to
    Plumstead
    2.09 mi • 44 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Parkside to Plumstead by bus and train via 118, MED and LAN

To get from Parkside to Plumstead in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 118 bus from Edgmont Av & 22nd St station to Providence Rd & Possum Hollow Rd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MED train and finally take the LAN train from 30th Street station to Doylestown station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 24 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

264min$11.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 118
118
Train - MED
MED
Train - LAN
LAN
Walk to Plumstead
Leaves from Edgmont Av & 22nd St
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Edgmont Av & 22nd St
    ID 2146
    0.74 mi • 16 min
  • 2
    Bus - 118118
    Wait for bus
    118
    Newtown Square
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Providence Rd & Possum Hollow Rd
    ID 26068
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wallingford
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - MEDMED
    Wait for train
    MED
    #3212 - Center City Philadelphia
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    32 min
  • 7
    Train - LANLAN
    Wait for train
    LAN
    #6508 - Doylestown
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Doylestown
    86 min
  • 9
    Walk to Plumstead
    Walk to
    Plumstead
    2.09 mi • 44 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Parkside to Plumstead
The distance between Parkside, Philadelphia and Plumstead, Philadelphia is approximately 58.02 mi, which can typically be travelled in 241 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Parkside to Plumstead 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 Parkside

Parkside is located at Parkside, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Edgmont Av & Forrestview Rd.

Train stations close to Parkside:

  • Chester
  • Eddystone
  • Wallingford

Bus stations close to Parkside:

  • Edgmont Av & Forrestview Rd
  • Edgmont Av & Forrestview Rd - FS
  • Upland Rd & Edgmont Av
Public transit stations close to Plumstead, Philadelphia

Plumstead is located at Plumstead, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Main St & Swamp Rd - Mbns.

Train stations close to Plumstead:

  • Doylestown
  • Delaware Valley College

Bus stations close to Plumstead:

  • Main St & Swamp Rd - Mbns
  • Main St & Swamp Rd - FS
  • Cross Keys Center Doylestown
Related Routes

Alternative route from Parkside to Plumstead by bus and train via 118, MED and LAN

To get from Parkside to Plumstead in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 118 bus from Edgmont Av & 22nd St station to Providence Rd & Possum Hollow Rd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MED train and finally take the LAN train from 30th Street station to Doylestown station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 24 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

264min$11.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 118
118
Train - MED
MED
Train - LAN
LAN
Walk to Plumstead
Leaves from Edgmont Av & 22nd St
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Edgmont Av & 22nd St
    ID 2146
    0.74 mi • 16 min
  • 2
    Bus - 118118
    Wait for bus
    118
    Newtown Square
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Providence Rd & Possum Hollow Rd
    ID 26068
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wallingford
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - MEDMED
    Wait for train
    MED
    #3212 - Center City Philadelphia
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    32 min
  • 7
    Train - LANLAN
    Wait for train
    LAN
    #6508 - Doylestown
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Doylestown
    86 min
  • 9
    Walk to Plumstead
    Walk to
    Plumstead
    2.09 mi • 44 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Parkside to Plumstead?

    The fastest way takes 241 minutes, using Bus line 117, Bus line MED, Bus line LAN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Parkside to Plumstead?

    The alternative route takes 264 minutes, using Bus line 118, Bus line MED, Bus line LAN.

  • Is there a direct bus between Parkside and Plumstead in Philadelphia?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 1 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Parkside to Plumstead in Philadelphia?

    The 117 bus line goes from Penn State station near Parkside to Elwyn Train Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Elwyn Train Station station near Plumstead in Philadelphia

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

    The total travel time between Parkside and Plumstead in Philadelphia by bus and train is about 4 hr 1 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Parkside to get to Plumstead in Philadelphia?

    Get on the 117 bus from the Penn State stop near Parkside in Philadelphia.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Parkside and Plumstead in Philadelphia?

    Get off the bus at the Elwyn Train Station station, which is closest to Plumstead in Philadelphia.

  • How much is the bus fare from Parkside to Plumstead?

    The ride from Parkside to Plumstead costs $11.25.

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