How to get from Parkside to Towamencin by bus and train?

From Parkside to Towamencin by bus and train

To get from Parkside to Towamencin in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 117 bus from Edgmont Av & Garrison Rd station to Elwyn Train Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MED train and finally take the LAN train from 30th Street station to Lansdale station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 35 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

215min$11.25
Bus - 117
117
Train - MED
MED
Train - LAN
LAN
Walk to Towamencin
Leaves from Edgmont Av & Garrison Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Parkside
  • 2
    Bus - 117117
    Wait for bus
    117
    Penn State
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elwyn Train Station
    ID 2218
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Elwyn
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MEDMED
    Wait for train
    MED
    #3212 - Center City Philadelphia
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    39 min
  • 7
    Train - LANLAN
    Wait for train
    LAN
    #6508 - Doylestown
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lansdale
    56 min
  • 9
    Walk to Towamencin
    Walk to
    Towamencin
    2.38 mi • 49 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Parkside to Towamencin

The distance between Parkside, Philadelphia and Towamencin, Philadelphia is approximately 48.31 mi, which can typically be travelled in 215 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Parkside to Towamencin 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 Parkside

Parkside is located at Parkside, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Edgmont Av & Forrestview Rd.

Train stations close to Parkside:

  • Chester
  • Eddystone
  • Wallingford

Bus stations close to Parkside:

  • Edgmont Av & Forrestview Rd
  • Edgmont Av & Forrestview Rd - FS
  • Upland Rd & Edgmont Av

Public transit stations close to Towamencin, Philadelphia

Towamencin is located at Towamencin, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Welsh Rd & Grist Mill Dr - Fs.

Train stations close to Towamencin:

  • Pennbrook
  • Fortuna
  • Lansdale

Bus stations close to Towamencin:

  • Welsh Rd & Grist Mill Dr - Fs
  • Welsh Rd & Grist Mill Dr - FS
  • Hatfield Pointe Shopping Center

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Parkside to Towamencin?

    The fastest way takes 215 minutes, using Bus line 117, Bus line MED, Bus line LAN.

  • Is there a direct bus between Parkside and Towamencin in Philadelphia?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 35 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Parkside to Towamencin in Philadelphia?

    The 117 bus line goes from Penn State station near Parkside to Elwyn Train Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Elwyn Train Station station near Towamencin in Philadelphia

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

    The total travel time between Parkside and Towamencin in Philadelphia by bus and train is about 3 hr 35 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Parkside to get to Towamencin in Philadelphia?

    Get on the 117 bus from the Penn State stop near Parkside in Philadelphia.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Parkside and Towamencin in Philadelphia?

    Get off the bus at the Elwyn Train Station station, which is closest to Towamencin in Philadelphia.

  • How much is the bus fare from Parkside to Towamencin?

    The ride from Parkside to Towamencin costs $11.25.

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