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How to get from Schuylkill to Chester by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Schuylkill to Chester in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 139 bus from Valley Forge Rd & Lafayette Cr station to Plaza at King Of Prussia station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 125 bus and finally take the WIL train from 30th Street station to Chester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

125min$11.25
Bus - 139
139
Bus - 125
125
Train - WIL
WIL
Walk to Chester
Leaves from Valley Forge Rd & Lafayette Cr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Schuylkill
  • 2
    Bus - 139139
    Wait for bus
    139
    King Of Prussia
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Plaza at King Of Prussia
    ID 1827
    12 min
  • 4
    Bus - 125125
    Wait for bus
    125
    13th-Market
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Market St & Schuylkill Av
    ID 21529
    39 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    30th Street
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Train - WILWIL
    Wait for train
    WIL
    #5203 - Marcus Hook
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chester
    24 min
  • 9
    Walk to Chester
    Walk to
    Chester
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Schuylkill to Chester

The distance between Schuylkill, Philadelphia and Chester, Philadelphia is approximately 38.65 mi, which can typically be travelled in 125 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Schuylkill to Chester 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 Schuylkill

Schuylkill is located at Schuylkill, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Valley Forge Rd & Lafayette Rd.

Bus stations close to Schuylkill:

  • Valley Forge Rd & Lafayette Rd
  • Valley Forge Rd & Pawlings Rd
  • Valley Forge Rd & Mcavoy Ln

Public transit stations close to Chester, Philadelphia

Chester is located at Chester, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Edgmont Av & 9th St.

Train stations close to Chester:

  • Eddystone
  • Crum Lynne
  • Ridley Park

Bus stations close to Chester:

  • Edgmont Av & 9th St
  • Welsh St & Wall St
  • Welsh St & 7th St

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Schuylkill to Chester?

    The fastest way takes 125 minutes, using Bus line 139, Bus line 125, Bus line WIL.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 5 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Schuylkill to Chester in Philadelphia?

    The 139 bus line goes from King Of Prussia station near Schuylkill to Plaza at King Of Prussia station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Chester station near Chester in Philadelphia

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

    The total travel time between Schuylkill and Chester in Philadelphia by bus and train is about 2 hr 5 min.

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

    Get on the 139 bus from the King Of Prussia stop near Schuylkill in Philadelphia.

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

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

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Schuylkill to Chester?

    The ride from Schuylkill to Chester costs $11.25.

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