How to get from Springfield to Charlestown by bus and light rail?

By bus and light rail

To get from Springfield to Charlestown in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines: take the 101 light rail from Springfield Mall station to 69th Street Transportation Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 106 bus and finally take the 206 bus from Lancaster Av & Central Av station to General Warren Blvd & Otis - FS station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 29 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

149min$3.00
Walk to light rail stationLight Rail - 101
101
Bus - 106
106
Bus - 206
206
Leaves from Springfield Mall

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Springfield Mall
    ID 1951
    620 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 101101
    Wait for light rail
    101
    69th Street Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    69th Street Transportation Center
    ID 31034
    21 min
  • 4
    Bus - 106106
    Wait for bus
    106
    Paoli
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lancaster Av & Central Av
    ID 29765
    48 min
  • 6
    Bus - 206206
    Wait for bus
    206
    Commons at Great Valley
  • 7
    Ride to bus station General Warren Blvd & Otis - FS
    Ride to bus station
    General Warren Blvd & Otis - FS
    ID 15301
    23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from Springfield to Charlestown in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 109 bus from Chester Rd & Baltimore Pk station to 69th Street Transportation Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 106 bus and finally take the 206 bus from Lancaster Av & Central Av station to General Warren Blvd & Otis - FS station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 15 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

135min$3.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 109
109
Bus - 106
106
Bus - 206
206
Leaves from Chester Rd & Baltimore Pk

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chester Rd & Baltimore Pk
    ID 30414
    830 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Bus - 109109
    Wait for bus
    109
    69th Street Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    69th Street Transportation Center
    ID 31034
    19 min
  • 4
    Bus - 106106
    Wait for bus
    106
    Paoli
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lancaster Av & Central Av
    ID 29765
    48 min
  • 6
    Bus - 206206
    Wait for bus
    206
    Commons at Great Valley
  • 7
    Ride to bus station General Warren Blvd & Otis - FS
    Ride to bus station
    General Warren Blvd & Otis - FS
    ID 15301
    23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Springfield to Charlestown

The distance between Springfield, Philadelphia and Charlestown, Philadelphia is approximately 29.75 mi, which can typically be travelled in 149 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Springfield to Charlestown by bus and light rail, 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 Charlestown, Philadelphia

Charlestown is located at Charlestown, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Morehall Rd & Atwater Dr - FS.

Train stations close to Charlestown:

  • Malvern

Bus stations close to Charlestown:

  • Morehall Rd & Atwater Dr - FS
  • Morehall Rd & Flat Rd
  • General Warren Blvd & Otis - FS

Related Routes

By bus

To get from Springfield to Charlestown in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 109 bus from Chester Rd & Baltimore Pk station to 69th Street Transportation Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 106 bus and finally take the 206 bus from Lancaster Av & Central Av station to General Warren Blvd & Otis - FS station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 15 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

135min$3.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 109
109
Bus - 106
106
Bus - 206
206
Leaves from Chester Rd & Baltimore Pk

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chester Rd & Baltimore Pk
    ID 30414
    830 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Bus - 109109
    Wait for bus
    109
    69th Street Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    69th Street Transportation Center
    ID 31034
    19 min
  • 4
    Bus - 106106
    Wait for bus
    106
    Paoli
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lancaster Av & Central Av
    ID 29765
    48 min
  • 6
    Bus - 206206
    Wait for bus
    206
    Commons at Great Valley
  • 7
    Ride to bus station General Warren Blvd & Otis - FS
    Ride to bus station
    General Warren Blvd & Otis - FS
    ID 15301
    23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 149 minutes, using Bus line 101, Bus line 106, Bus line 206.

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

    The alternative route takes 135 minutes, using Bus line 109, Bus line 106, Bus line 206.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Springfield and Charlestown in Philadelphia?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 29 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Springfield to Charlestown in Philadelphia?

    The 101 light rail line goes from Springfield Mall station near Springfield to 69th Street Transportation Center station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till General Warren Blvd & Otis - FS station near Charlestown in Philadelphia

  • How long does it take to travel from Springfield to Charlestown in Philadelphia by light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between Springfield and Charlestown in Philadelphia by light rail and bus is about 2 hr 29 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Springfield to get to Charlestown in Philadelphia?

    Get on the 101 light rail from the Springfield Mall station near Springfield in Philadelphia.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Springfield and Charlestown in Philadelphia?

    Get off the light rail at the General Warren Blvd & Otis - FS stop, which is closest to Charlestown in Philadelphia.

  • How much is the light rail fare from Springfield to Charlestown?

    The ride from Springfield to Charlestown costs $3.00.

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