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How to get from Schuylkill to Lower Merion by bus and subway?

By bus and subway

To get from Schuylkill to Lower Merion in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway 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 NHSL subway from Gulph Mills station to Matsonford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 53 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

53min$3.00
Bus - 139
139
Bus - 125
125
Subway - NHSL
Subway - NHSL
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
    Gulph Mills Station
    ID 31031
    8 min
  • 6
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Gulph Mills
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Subway - NHSL
    Wait for subway
    NHSL
    69th Street Transportation Center Local
  • 8
    Ride to subway station Matsonford
    Ride to subway station
    Matsonford
    2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from Schuylkill to Lower Merion in Philadelphia, take the 139 bus from Valley Forge Rd & Lafayette Cr station to Plaza at King Of Prussia station. Next, take the 125 bus from Plaza at King Of Prussia station to Gulph Mills Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 60 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

60min$2.00
Bus - 139
139
Bus - 125
125
Walk to Lower Merion
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
    Gulph Mills Station
    ID 31031
    8 min
  • 6
    Walk to Lower Merion
    Walk to
    Lower Merion
    0.89 mi • 19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Schuylkill to Lower Merion

The distance between Schuylkill, Philadelphia and Lower Merion, Philadelphia is approximately 10.84 mi, which can typically be travelled in 53 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Schuylkill to Lower Merion by bus and subway, 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 Lower Merion, Philadelphia

Lower Merion is located at Lower Merion, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Matsonford.

Subway stations close to Lower Merion:

  • Matsonford
  • Gulph Mills
  • Radnor

Train stations close to Lower Merion:

  • Radnor
  • Villanova

By bus

To get from Schuylkill to Lower Merion in Philadelphia, take the 139 bus from Valley Forge Rd & Lafayette Cr station to Plaza at King Of Prussia station. Next, take the 125 bus from Plaza at King Of Prussia station to Gulph Mills Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 60 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

60min$2.00
Bus - 139
139
Bus - 125
125
Walk to Lower Merion
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
    Gulph Mills Station
    ID 31031
    8 min
  • 6
    Walk to Lower Merion
    Walk to
    Lower Merion
    0.89 mi • 19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Schuylkill to Lower Merion?

    The fastest way takes 53 minutes, using Bus line 139, Bus line 125, Bus line NHSL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Schuylkill to Lower Merion?

    The alternative route takes 60 minutes, using Bus line 139, Bus line 125.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 53 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Schuylkill to Lower Merion 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 subway line till Matsonford station near Lower Merion in Philadelphia

  • How long does it take to travel from Schuylkill to Lower Merion in Philadelphia by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between Schuylkill and Lower Merion in Philadelphia by bus and subway is about 53 min.

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

    Get off the bus at the Matsonford station, which is closest to Lower Merion in Philadelphia.

  • How much is the total bus and subway fare from Schuylkill to Lower Merion?

    The ride from Schuylkill to Lower Merion costs $3.00.

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