How to get from Plumstead to Upper Merion by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Plumstead to Upper Merion in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 55 bus from Cross Keys Center Doylestown station to Old York Rd & Davisville Rd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WAR train and finally take the 125 bus from JFK Blvd & 17th St station to Gulph Mills Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 19 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

139min$11.25
Bus - 55
55
Train - WAR
WAR
Bus - 125
125
Leaves from Cross Keys Center Doylestown

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Plumstead
  • 2
    Bus - 5555
    Wait for bus
    55
    Olney Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Old York Rd & Davisville Rd
    ID 17443
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Willow Grove
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - WARWAR
    Wait for train
    WAR
    #421 - Center City Philadelphia
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Suburban Station
    42 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    JFK Blvd & 17th St
    ID 8936
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 125125
    Wait for bus
    125
    Valley Forge
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Gulph Mills Station
    Ride to bus station
    Gulph Mills Station
    ID 31031
    29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from Plumstead to Upper Merion in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 55 bus from Cross Keys Center Doylestown station to Nedro Av & Broad St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 16 bus and finally take the 125 bus from JFK Blvd & 15th St station to Gulph Mills Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 19 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

139min$3.00
Bus - 55
55
Bus - 16
16
Bus - 125
125
Leaves from Cross Keys Center Doylestown

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Plumstead
  • 2
    Bus - 5555
    Wait for bus
    55
    Olney Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nedro Av & Broad St
    ID 31758
    66 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broad St & Nedro Av
    ID 15742
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1616
    Wait for bus
    16
    15th-Market
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    15th St & Market St
    ID 515
    34 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    JFK Blvd & 15th St
    ID 17842
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 125125
    Wait for bus
    125
    Valley Forge
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Gulph Mills Station
    Ride to bus station
    Gulph Mills Station
    ID 31031
    31 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Plumstead to Upper Merion

The distance between Plumstead, Philadelphia and Upper Merion, Philadelphia is approximately 48.49 mi, which can typically be travelled in 139 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Plumstead to Upper Merion 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 Plumstead

Plumstead is located at Plumstead, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Main St & Swamp Rd - Mbns.

Train stations close to Plumstead:

  • Doylestown

Bus stations close to Plumstead:

  • Main St & Swamp Rd - Mbns
  • Main St & Swamp Rd - FS
  • Main St & Chapman Av

Public transit stations close to Upper Merion, Philadelphia

Upper Merion is located at Upper Merion, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Gulph Mills Station.

Subway stations close to Upper Merion:

  • Gulph Mills
  • Hughes Park
  • Matsonford

Train stations close to Upper Merion:

  • Conshohocken

Bus stations close to Upper Merion:

  • Gulph Mills Station
  • South Gulph Rd & Crooked Ln
  • Swedeland Rd & Smith Kline

Related Routes

By bus

To get from Plumstead to Upper Merion in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 55 bus from Cross Keys Center Doylestown station to Nedro Av & Broad St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 16 bus and finally take the 125 bus from JFK Blvd & 15th St station to Gulph Mills Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 19 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

139min$3.00
Bus - 55
55
Bus - 16
16
Bus - 125
125
Leaves from Cross Keys Center Doylestown

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Plumstead
  • 2
    Bus - 5555
    Wait for bus
    55
    Olney Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nedro Av & Broad St
    ID 31758
    66 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broad St & Nedro Av
    ID 15742
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1616
    Wait for bus
    16
    15th-Market
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    15th St & Market St
    ID 515
    34 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    JFK Blvd & 15th St
    ID 17842
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 125125
    Wait for bus
    125
    Valley Forge
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Gulph Mills Station
    Ride to bus station
    Gulph Mills Station
    ID 31031
    31 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Plumstead to Upper Merion?

    The fastest way takes 139 minutes, using Bus line 55, Bus line WAR, Bus line 125.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Plumstead to Upper Merion?

    The alternative route takes 139 minutes, using Bus line 55, Bus line 16, Bus line 125.

  • Is there a direct bus between Plumstead and Upper Merion in Philadelphia?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 19 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Plumstead to Upper Merion in Philadelphia?

    The 55 bus line goes from Olney Transportation Center station near Plumstead to Old York Rd & Davisville Rd station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Old York Rd & Davisville Rd station near Upper Merion in Philadelphia

  • How long does it take to travel from Plumstead to Upper Merion in Philadelphia by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Plumstead and Upper Merion in Philadelphia by bus and train is about 2 hr 19 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Plumstead to get to Upper Merion in Philadelphia?

    Get on the 55 bus from the Olney Transportation Center stop near Plumstead in Philadelphia.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Plumstead and Upper Merion in Philadelphia?

    Get off the bus at the Old York Rd & Davisville Rd stop, which is closest to Upper Merion in Philadelphia.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Plumstead to Upper Merion?

    The ride from Plumstead to Upper Merion costs $11.25.

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