How to get from Springfield to Bristol by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Springfield to Bristol in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MED train from Swarthmore station to 30th Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRE train and finally take the 129 bus from Beaver St & Garden St - Mbfs Bristol Railroad Stn station to Bucks County Office Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 21 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

141min$11.25
Walk to train stationTrain - MED
MED
Train - TRE
TRE
Bus - 129
129
Leaves from Swarthmore

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Swarthmore
    0.94 mi • 20 min
  • 2
    Train - MEDMED
    Wait for train
    MED
    #3858 - Center City Philadelphia
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    24 min
  • 4
    Train - TRETRE
    Wait for train
    TRE
    #703 - Trenton
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bristol
    34 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Beaver St & Garden St - Mbfs Bristol Railroad Stn
    ID 1782
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 129129
    Wait for bus
    129
    Frankford-Knights
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Bucks County Office Center
    Ride to bus station
    Bucks County Office Center
    ID 1784
    9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 109, WIL and TRE

To get from Springfield to Bristol in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 109 bus from Swarthmore Av & Chester Rd station to Chester Transportation Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WIL train and finally take the TRE train from 30th Street station to Bristol station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 58 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

178min$11.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 109
109
Train - WIL
WIL
Train - TRE
TRE
Walk to Bristol
Leaves from Swarthmore Av & Chester Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Swarthmore Av & Chester Rd
    ID 30415
    570 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 109109
    Wait for bus
    109
    Chester Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chester Transportation Center
    ID 31036
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chester
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - WILWIL
    Wait for train
    WIL
    #204 - Center City Philadelphia
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    32 min
  • 7
    Train - TRETRE
    Wait for train
    TRE
    #703 - Trenton
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bristol
    34 min
  • 9
    Walk to Bristol
    Walk to
    Bristol
    1.93 mi • 40 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Springfield to Bristol

The distance between Springfield, Philadelphia and Bristol, Philadelphia is approximately 36.78 mi, which can typically be travelled in 141 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Springfield to Bristol 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 Springfield

Springfield is located at Springfield, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Springfield Mall.

Bus stations close to Springfield:

  • Springfield Mall
  • Baltimore Pike & Wallingford Rd
  • Baltimore Pk & Sproul Rd - Mbfs

Public transit stations close to Bristol, Philadelphia

Bristol is located at Bristol, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Bucks County Office Center.

Train stations close to Bristol:

  • Bristol
  • Croydon

Bus stations close to Bristol:

  • Bucks County Office Center
  • Veterans Hwy & Rockview Dr
  • Veterans Hwy & Rockview Dr - FS

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 109, WIL and TRE

To get from Springfield to Bristol in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 109 bus from Swarthmore Av & Chester Rd station to Chester Transportation Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WIL train and finally take the TRE train from 30th Street station to Bristol station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 58 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

178min$11.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 109
109
Train - WIL
WIL
Train - TRE
TRE
Walk to Bristol
Leaves from Swarthmore Av & Chester Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Swarthmore Av & Chester Rd
    ID 30415
    570 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 109109
    Wait for bus
    109
    Chester Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chester Transportation Center
    ID 31036
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chester
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - WILWIL
    Wait for train
    WIL
    #204 - Center City Philadelphia
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    32 min
  • 7
    Train - TRETRE
    Wait for train
    TRE
    #703 - Trenton
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bristol
    34 min
  • 9
    Walk to Bristol
    Walk to
    Bristol
    1.93 mi • 40 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Springfield to Bristol?

    The fastest way takes 141 minutes, using Bus line MED, Bus line TRE, Bus line 129.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Springfield to Bristol?

    The alternative route takes 178 minutes, using Bus line 109, Bus line WIL, Bus line TRE.

  • Is there a direct train between Springfield and Bristol in Philadelphia?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 21 min.

  • Which train line goes from Springfield to Bristol in Philadelphia?

    The MED train line goes from Swarthmore station near Springfield to #3858 - Center City Philadelphia station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Bucks County Office Center station near Bristol in Philadelphia

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

    The total travel time between Springfield and Bristol in Philadelphia by train and bus is about 2 hr 21 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Springfield to get to Bristol in Philadelphia?

    Get on the MED train from the Swarthmore station near Springfield in Philadelphia.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Springfield and Bristol in Philadelphia?

    Get off the train at the Bucks County Office Center stop, which is closest to Bristol in Philadelphia.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Springfield to Bristol?

    The ride from Springfield to Bristol costs $11.25.

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