How to get from Philadelphia to Riverside Station by light rail and metro?

Philadelphia to Riverside Station - Metro Schedule

The L1 metro from Philadelphia to Riverside Station runs from 12:30 AM to 12:13 AM, with departures every 5 min-4 hr 30 min. The trip takes about 42 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Philadelphia to Riverside Station by light rail and metro

To get from Philadelphia to Riverside Station you’ll need to take 2 metro lines and one light rail line: take the L1 metro from 13th St Station station to 8th St Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PATCO metro and finally take the RVLN light rail from Walter Rand Transportation Ctr station to Riverside Light Rail Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 42 min. The light rail and metro schedule from Philadelphia may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and metro schedule to Riverside Station on the Moovit app.

42min
Walk to metro station
Metro - L1
Metro - PATCOPATCO
Light Rail - RVLNRVLN
Leaves from 13th St Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    13th St Station
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Metro - L1
    Wait for metro
    L1
    Frankford Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    8th St Station
    2 min
  • 4
    Metro - PATCOPATCO
    Wait for metro
    PATCO
    Lindenwold
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Broadway
    6 min
  • 6
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Walter Rand Transportation Ctr
    ID 30871
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Light Rail - RVLNRVLN
    Wait for light rail
    RVLN
    Trenton
  • 8
    Ride to light rail station Riverside Light Rail Station
    Ride to light rail station
    Riverside Light Rail Station
    ID 30865
    22 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Philadelphia to Riverside Station

The distance between Philadelphia and Riverside Station is approximately 14.28 mi, which can typically be travelled in 42 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Philadelphia to Riverside Station by light rail and metro, so no matter how you choose to travel in Riverside – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Light Rail And Metro schedule from Philadelphia to Riverside Station

To check the light rail and metro schedule from Philadelphia to Riverside Station using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Philadelphia) and destination (Riverside Station), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available light rail and metro routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each light rail and metro, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest light rail and metro schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Riverside Station?

    The fastest way takes 42 minutes, using Metro line L1, Metro line PATCO, Light Rail line RVLN.

  • Is there a direct metro between Philadelphia and Riverside Station?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 metro lines and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 42 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Philadelphia to Riverside Station?

    The L1 metro line goes from 13th St Station near Philadelphia in Philadelphia to 8th St Station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line and one light rail line till 8th St Station near Riverside Station.

  • How long does it take to travel from Philadelphia to Riverside Station by metro and light rail?

    The total travel time between Philadelphia and Riverside Station by metro and light rail is about 42 min.

  • Where do I get on the metro near Philadelphia to get to Riverside Station?

    Get on the L1 metro from the 13th St Station near Philadelphia in Philadelphia.

  • Where do I get off the metro when travelling between Philadelphia and Riverside Station?

    Get off the metro at the 8th St Station, which is closest to Riverside Station.

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