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How to get from Salem to Cheltenham by bus?

By bus

To get from Salem to Cheltenham in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 401 bus from East Broadway at Union St station to Broadway In Front Of Wrtc station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 551 bus and finally take the 16 bus from Broad St & Race St station to Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av Loop station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 53 min.

173min
Bus - 401
401
Bus - 551
551
Bus - 16
16
Leaves from East Broadway at Union St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Salem
  • 2
    Bus - 401401
    Wait for bus
    401
    Philadelphia
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway In Front Of Wrtc
    ID 15031
    81 min
  • 4
    Bus - 551551
    Wait for bus
    551
    Philadelphia
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broad St at Cherry St
    ID 27947
    16 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broad St & Race St
    ID 17262
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 1616
    Wait for bus
    16
    Cheltenham-Ogontz
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av Loop
    Ride to bus station
    Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av Loop
    ID 136
    39 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 401, 48 and 16

To get from Salem to Cheltenham in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 401 bus from East Broadway at Union St station to 6th St at Race St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 48 bus and finally take the 16 bus from Broad St & Arch St station to Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av Loop station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 53 min.

173min
Bus - 401
401
Bus - 48
48
Bus - 16
16
Leaves from East Broadway at Union St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Salem
  • 2
    Bus - 401401
    Wait for bus
    401
    Philadelphia
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    6th St at Race St
    ID 27961
    89 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Arch St & 6th St
    ID 4470
    340 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4848
    Wait for bus
    48
    27th-Allegheny
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Arch St & 15th St
    ID 4462
    5 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broad St & Arch St
    ID 17261
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1616
    Wait for bus
    16
    Cheltenham-Ogontz
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av Loop
    Ride to bus station
    Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av Loop
    ID 136
    40 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Salem to Cheltenham

The distance between Salem, Philadelphia and Cheltenham, Philadelphia is approximately 48.83 mi, which can typically be travelled in 173 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Salem to Cheltenham by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Philadelphia – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Salem

Salem is located at Salem, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Broadway at Yorke St.

Bus stations close to Salem:

  • Broadway at Yorke St
  • East Broadway at Ninth St
  • East Broadway at Eakin St

Public transit stations close to Cheltenham, Philadelphia

Cheltenham is located at Cheltenham, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av Loop.

Train stations close to Cheltenham:

  • Stenton
  • Sedgwick
  • Elkins Park

Bus stations close to Cheltenham:

  • Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av Loop
  • Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av - Fs
  • Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av

Alternative route by bus via 401, 48 and 16

To get from Salem to Cheltenham in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 401 bus from East Broadway at Union St station to 6th St at Race St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 48 bus and finally take the 16 bus from Broad St & Arch St station to Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av Loop station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 53 min.

173min
Bus - 401
401
Bus - 48
48
Bus - 16
16
Leaves from East Broadway at Union St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Salem
  • 2
    Bus - 401401
    Wait for bus
    401
    Philadelphia
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    6th St at Race St
    ID 27961
    89 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Arch St & 6th St
    ID 4470
    340 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4848
    Wait for bus
    48
    27th-Allegheny
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Arch St & 15th St
    ID 4462
    5 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broad St & Arch St
    ID 17261
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1616
    Wait for bus
    16
    Cheltenham-Ogontz
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av Loop
    Ride to bus station
    Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av Loop
    ID 136
    40 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Salem to Cheltenham?

    The fastest way takes 173 minutes, using Bus line 401, Bus line 551, Bus line 16.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Salem to Cheltenham?

    The alternative route takes 173 minutes, using Bus line 401, Bus line 48, Bus line 16.

  • Is there a direct bus between Salem and Cheltenham in Philadelphia?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 53 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Salem to Cheltenham in Philadelphia?

    The 401 bus line goes from Philadelphia station near Salem to Broadway In Front Of Wrtc station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av Loop station near Cheltenham in Philadelphia

  • How long does it take to travel from Salem to Cheltenham in Philadelphia by bus?

    The total travel time between Salem and Cheltenham in Philadelphia by bus is about 2 hr 53 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Salem to get to Cheltenham in Philadelphia?

    Get on the 401 bus from the Philadelphia stop near Salem in Philadelphia.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Salem and Cheltenham in Philadelphia?

    Get off the bus at the Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av Loop stop, which is closest to Cheltenham in Philadelphia.

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