How to get from Riverside to Charlestown by bus and light rail?

By bus and light rail

To get from Riverside to Charlestown in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines: take the RLR light rail from Riverside Light Rail Station station to Walter Rand Transportation Ctr station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREYHOUND US0305 bus and finally take the FLIXBUS 2602 bus from Philadelphia station to Malvern station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 6 min.

426min
Light Rail - RLR
Bus - GREYHOUND US0305GREYHOUND US0305
Bus - FLIXBUS 2602FLIXBUS 2602
Walk to Charlestown
Leaves from Riverside Light Rail Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Riverside
  • 2
    Light Rail - RLRRLR
    Wait for light rail
    RLR
    Rvln Waterfront Enter Center
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Walter Rand Transportation Ctr
    ID 30871
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Camden Walter Rand Trans Center
    ID CDN6
    350 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0305GREYHOUND US0305
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0305
    Philadelphia
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Philadelphia
    ID PHL6
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Philadelphia
    ID 6MK
    450 yd • 6 min
  • 8
    Bus - FLIXBUS 2602FLIXBUS 2602
    Wait for bus
    FLIXBUS 2602
    Malvern
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Malvern
    ID 6MV
    35 min
  • 10
    Walk to Charlestown
    Walk to
    Charlestown
    2.42 mi • 50 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from Riverside to Charlestown in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 419 bus from Franklin St at Kossuth St# station to Gate #2 Inside the Wrtc station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREYHOUND US0305 bus and finally take the FLIXBUS 2602 bus from Philadelphia station to Malvern station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 8 hr 49 min.

529min
Walk to bus stationBus - 419
419
Bus - GREYHOUND US0305GREYHOUND US0305
Bus - FLIXBUS 2602FLIXBUS 2602
Walk to Charlestown
Leaves from Franklin St at Kossuth St#

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Franklin St at Kossuth St#
    ID 32369
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 419419
    Wait for bus
    419
    Camden Via Kroc Ctr
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gate #2 Inside the Wrtc
    ID 30621
    44 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Camden Walter Rand Trans Center
    ID CDN6
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0305GREYHOUND US0305
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0305
    Philadelphia
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Philadelphia
    ID PHL6
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Philadelphia
    ID 6MK
    450 yd • 6 min
  • 8
    Bus - FLIXBUS 2602FLIXBUS 2602
    Wait for bus
    FLIXBUS 2602
    Malvern
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Malvern
    ID 6MV
    35 min
  • 10
    Walk to Charlestown
    Walk to
    Charlestown
    2.42 mi • 50 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Riverside to Charlestown

The distance between Riverside, Philadelphia and Charlestown, Philadelphia is approximately 36.51 mi, which can typically be travelled in 426 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Riverside to Charlestown by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Philadelphia – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Riverside

Riverside is located at Riverside, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Riverside Light Rail Station.

Bus stations close to Riverside:

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

Public transit stations close to Charlestown, Philadelphia

Charlestown is located at Charlestown, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is General Warren Blvd & Otis - FS.

Train stations close to Charlestown:

  • Malvern

Bus stations close to Charlestown:

  • General Warren Blvd & Otis - FS
  • General Warren Blvd & Morehall Rd
  • Morehall Rd & Atwater Dr - FS

Related Routes

By bus

To get from Riverside to Charlestown in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 419 bus from Franklin St at Kossuth St# station to Gate #2 Inside the Wrtc station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREYHOUND US0305 bus and finally take the FLIXBUS 2602 bus from Philadelphia station to Malvern station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 8 hr 49 min.

529min
Walk to bus stationBus - 419
419
Bus - GREYHOUND US0305GREYHOUND US0305
Bus - FLIXBUS 2602FLIXBUS 2602
Walk to Charlestown
Leaves from Franklin St at Kossuth St#

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Franklin St at Kossuth St#
    ID 32369
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 419419
    Wait for bus
    419
    Camden Via Kroc Ctr
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gate #2 Inside the Wrtc
    ID 30621
    44 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Camden Walter Rand Trans Center
    ID CDN6
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0305GREYHOUND US0305
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0305
    Philadelphia
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Philadelphia
    ID PHL6
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Philadelphia
    ID 6MK
    450 yd • 6 min
  • 8
    Bus - FLIXBUS 2602FLIXBUS 2602
    Wait for bus
    FLIXBUS 2602
    Malvern
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Malvern
    ID 6MV
    35 min
  • 10
    Walk to Charlestown
    Walk to
    Charlestown
    2.42 mi • 50 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 426 minutes, using Bus line RLR, Bus line GREYHOUND US0305, Bus line FLIXBUS 2602.

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

    The alternative route takes 529 minutes, using Bus line 419, Bus line GREYHOUND US0305, Bus line FLIXBUS 2602.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Riverside and Charlestown in Philadelphia?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 7 hr 6 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Riverside to Charlestown in Philadelphia?

    The RLR light rail line goes from Rvln Waterfront Enter Center station near Riverside to Walter Rand Transportation Ctr station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Charlestown station near Charlestown in Philadelphia

  • How long does it take to travel from Riverside to Charlestown in Philadelphia by light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between Riverside and Charlestown in Philadelphia by light rail and bus is about 7 hr 6 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Riverside to get to Charlestown in Philadelphia?

    Get on the RLR light rail from the Rvln Waterfront Enter Center station near Riverside in Philadelphia.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Riverside and Charlestown in Philadelphia?

    Get off the light rail at the Charlestown stop, which is closest to Charlestown in Philadelphia.

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