How to get from Plumstead to Chester Heights by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Plumstead to Chester Heights in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 55 bus from Cross Keys Center Doylestown station to Old York Rd & Baeder Rd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WTR train and finally take the MED train from Suburban Station station to Wawa station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 44 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

224min$11.25
Bus - 55
55
Train - WTR
WTR
Train - MED
MED
Walk to Chester Heights
Leaves from Cross Keys Center Doylestown

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Plumstead
  • 2
    Bus - 5555
    Wait for bus
    55
    Olney Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Old York Rd & Baeder Rd
    ID 17473
    49 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Noble
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - WTRWTR
    Wait for train
    WTR
    #3823 - Center City Philadelphia
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Suburban Station
    29 min
  • 7
    Train - MEDMED
    Wait for train
    MED
    #8381 - Wawa
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wawa
    48 min
  • 9
    Walk to Chester Heights
    Walk to
    Chester Heights
    1.02 mi • 21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 55, WAR and MED

To get from Plumstead to Chester Heights in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 55 bus from Cross Keys Center Doylestown station to Old York Rd & Davisville Rd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WAR train and finally take the MED train from Suburban Station station to Wawa station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 44 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

224min$11.25
Bus - 55
55
Train - WAR
WAR
Train - MED
MED
Walk to Chester Heights
Leaves from Cross Keys Center Doylestown

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Plumstead
  • 2
    Bus - 5555
    Wait for bus
    55
    Olney Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Old York Rd & Davisville Rd
    ID 17443
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Willow Grove
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - WARWAR
    Wait for train
    WAR
    #421 - Center City Philadelphia
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Suburban Station
    42 min
  • 7
    Train - MEDMED
    Wait for train
    MED
    #8381 - Wawa
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wawa
    48 min
  • 9
    Walk to Chester Heights
    Walk to
    Chester Heights
    1.02 mi • 21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Plumstead to Chester Heights

The distance between Plumstead, Philadelphia and Chester Heights, Philadelphia is approximately 49.9 mi, which can typically be travelled in 224 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Plumstead to Chester Heights 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 Plumstead

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

Train stations close to Plumstead:

  • Doylestown

Bus stations close to Plumstead:

  • Main St & Swamp Rd - Mbns
  • Main St & Swamp Rd - FS
  • Main St & Chapman Av

Public transit stations close to Chester Heights, Philadelphia

Chester Heights is located at Chester Heights, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Baltimore Pk & Red Roof Dr - FS.

Train stations close to Chester Heights:

  • Wawa

Bus stations close to Chester Heights:

  • Baltimore Pk & Red Roof Dr - FS
  • Baltimore Pk & Red Roof Dr
  • Wawa Railroad Station

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 55, WAR and MED

To get from Plumstead to Chester Heights in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 55 bus from Cross Keys Center Doylestown station to Old York Rd & Davisville Rd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WAR train and finally take the MED train from Suburban Station station to Wawa station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 44 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

224min$11.25
Bus - 55
55
Train - WAR
WAR
Train - MED
MED
Walk to Chester Heights
Leaves from Cross Keys Center Doylestown

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Plumstead
  • 2
    Bus - 5555
    Wait for bus
    55
    Olney Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Old York Rd & Davisville Rd
    ID 17443
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Willow Grove
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - WARWAR
    Wait for train
    WAR
    #421 - Center City Philadelphia
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Suburban Station
    42 min
  • 7
    Train - MEDMED
    Wait for train
    MED
    #8381 - Wawa
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wawa
    48 min
  • 9
    Walk to Chester Heights
    Walk to
    Chester Heights
    1.02 mi • 21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Plumstead to Chester Heights?

    The fastest way takes 224 minutes, using Bus line 55, Bus line WTR, Bus line MED.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Plumstead to Chester Heights?

    The alternative route takes 224 minutes, using Bus line 55, Bus line WAR, Bus line MED.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 44 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Plumstead to Chester Heights in Philadelphia?

    The 55 bus line goes from Olney Transportation Center station near Plumstead to Old York Rd & Baeder Rd station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Chester Heights station near Chester Heights in Philadelphia

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

    The total travel time between Plumstead and Chester Heights in Philadelphia by bus and train is about 3 hr 44 min.

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

    Get on the 55 bus from the Olney Transportation Center stop near Plumstead in Philadelphia.

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

    Get off the bus at the Chester Heights station, which is closest to Chester Heights in Philadelphia.

  • How much is the bus fare from Plumstead to Chester Heights?

    The ride from Plumstead to Chester Heights costs $11.25.

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