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

By bus and train

To get from Swedesboro to Chester in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 401 bus from Kings Highway at Church St station to Broadway In Front Of Wrtc station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 551 bus and finally take the WIL train from Suburban Station station to Chester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 38 min.

158min
Bus - 401
401
Bus - 551
551
Train - WIL
WIL
Walk to Chester
Leaves from Kings Highway at Church St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Swedesboro
  • 2
    Bus - 401401
    Wait for bus
    401
    Philadelphia
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway In Front Of Wrtc
    ID 15031
    53 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 train station
    Walk to train station
    Suburban Station
    530 yd • 7 min
  • 7
    Train - WILWIL
    Wait for train
    WIL
    #207 - Wilmington
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chester
    28 min
  • 9
    Walk to Chester
    Walk to
    Chester
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 401, 48 and WIL

To get from Swedesboro to Chester in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 401 bus from Kings Highway at Church St station to 6th St at Race St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 48 bus and finally take the WIL train from Suburban Station station to Chester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 38 min.

158min
Bus - 401
401
Bus - 48
48
Train - WIL
WIL
Walk to Chester
Leaves from Kings Highway at Church St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Swedesboro
  • 2
    Bus - 401401
    Wait for bus
    401
    Philadelphia
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    6th St at Race St
    ID 27961
    61 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 & 17th St
    ID 4463
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Suburban Station
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Train - WILWIL
    Wait for train
    WIL
    #207 - Wilmington
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chester
    28 min
  • 10
    Walk to Chester
    Walk to
    Chester
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Swedesboro to Chester

The distance between Swedesboro, Philadelphia and Chester, Philadelphia is approximately 36.34 mi, which can typically be travelled in 158 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Swedesboro 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 Swedesboro

Swedesboro is located at Swedesboro, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Kings Highway 30' N Of Church St..

Bus stations close to Swedesboro:

  • Kings Highway 30' N Of Church St.
  • Kings Highway at Church St
  • Kings Hwy at Franklin St

Public transit stations close to Chester, Philadelphia

Chester is located at Chester, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Chester Transportation Center.

Train stations close to Chester:

  • Chester
  • Eddystone
  • Highland Avenue

Bus stations close to Chester:

  • Chester Transportation Center
  • 6th & Edgemont Av
  • Welsh St & Wall St

Alternative route by bus and train via 401, 48 and WIL

To get from Swedesboro to Chester in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 401 bus from Kings Highway at Church St station to 6th St at Race St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 48 bus and finally take the WIL train from Suburban Station station to Chester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 38 min.

158min
Bus - 401
401
Bus - 48
48
Train - WIL
WIL
Walk to Chester
Leaves from Kings Highway at Church St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Swedesboro
  • 2
    Bus - 401401
    Wait for bus
    401
    Philadelphia
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    6th St at Race St
    ID 27961
    61 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 & 17th St
    ID 4463
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Suburban Station
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Train - WILWIL
    Wait for train
    WIL
    #207 - Wilmington
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chester
    28 min
  • 10
    Walk to Chester
    Walk to
    Chester
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 158 minutes, using Bus line 401, Bus line 551, Bus line WIL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Swedesboro to Chester?

    The alternative route takes 158 minutes, using Bus line 401, Bus line 48, Bus line WIL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Swedesboro 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 38 min.

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

    The 401 bus line goes from Philadelphia station near Swedesboro to Broadway In Front Of Wrtc 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 Swedesboro to Chester in Philadelphia by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Swedesboro and Chester in Philadelphia by bus and train is about 2 hr 38 min.

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

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

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

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

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