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How to get from Upper Merion to Fort Washington by subway and train?

By subway and train

To get from Upper Merion to Fort Washington in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one train line: take the NHSL subway from Gulph Mills station to 69th Street Transportation Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MFL subway and finally take the LAN train from Jefferson Station station to Ambler station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 11 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

131min$11.25
Subway - NHSL
Subway - NHSL
Subway - MFL
Subway - MFL
Train - LAN
LAN
Walk to Fort Washington
Leaves from Gulph Mills

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Upper Merion
  • 2
    Subway - NHSL
    Wait for subway
    NHSL
    69th Street Transportation Center Local
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    69th Street Transportation Center
    ID 31034
    23 min
  • 4
    Subway - MFL
    Wait for subway
    MFL
    Frankford Transportation Center - All Stops
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    11th St Station
    17 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Jefferson Station
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - LANLAN
    Wait for train
    LAN
    #514 - Doylestown
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ambler
    33 min
  • 9
    Walk to Fort Washington
    Walk to
    Fort Washington
    0.69 mi • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by subway and train via NHSL, NOR and LAN

To get from Upper Merion to Fort Washington in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 train lines: take the NHSL subway from Gulph Mills Station station to Norristown Transportation Center - Nhsl station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NOR train and finally take the LAN train from North Broad station to Ambler station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 32 min. The ride fare is $5.75.

152min$5.75
Subway - NHSL
Subway - NHSL
Train - NOR
NOR
Train - LAN
LAN
Walk to Fort Washington
Leaves from Gulph Mills Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Upper Merion
  • 2
    Subway - NHSL
    Wait for subway
    NHSL
    Norristown Transportation Center Local
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Norristown Transportation Center - Nhsl
    ID 31038
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Norristown T.C.
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - NORNOR
    Wait for train
    NOR
    #6203 - Gray 30th Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Broad
    35 min
  • 7
    Train - LANLAN
    Wait for train
    LAN
    #514 - Doylestown
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ambler
    27 min
  • 9
    Walk to Fort Washington
    Walk to
    Fort Washington
    0.69 mi • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Upper Merion to Fort Washington

The distance between Upper Merion, Philadelphia and Fort Washington, Philadelphia is approximately 33.71 mi, which can typically be travelled in 131 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Upper Merion to Fort Washington by subway 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 Upper Merion

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

Subway stations close to Upper Merion:

  • Dekalb St
  • 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

Public transit stations close to Fort Washington, Philadelphia

Fort Washington is located at Fort Washington, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Bethlehem Pk & Church St - FS.

Train stations close to Fort Washington:

  • Ambler
  • Fort Washington
  • Penllyn

Bus stations close to Fort Washington:

  • Bethlehem Pk & Church St - FS
  • Bethlehem Pk & Highland Av
  • Lindenwold Av & Bethlehem Pk

Alternative route by subway and train via NHSL, NOR and LAN

To get from Upper Merion to Fort Washington in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 train lines: take the NHSL subway from Gulph Mills Station station to Norristown Transportation Center - Nhsl station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NOR train and finally take the LAN train from North Broad station to Ambler station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 32 min. The ride fare is $5.75.

152min$5.75
Subway - NHSL
Subway - NHSL
Train - NOR
NOR
Train - LAN
LAN
Walk to Fort Washington
Leaves from Gulph Mills Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Upper Merion
  • 2
    Subway - NHSL
    Wait for subway
    NHSL
    Norristown Transportation Center Local
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Norristown Transportation Center - Nhsl
    ID 31038
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Norristown T.C.
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - NORNOR
    Wait for train
    NOR
    #6203 - Gray 30th Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Broad
    35 min
  • 7
    Train - LANLAN
    Wait for train
    LAN
    #514 - Doylestown
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ambler
    27 min
  • 9
    Walk to Fort Washington
    Walk to
    Fort Washington
    0.69 mi • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 131 minutes, using Bus line NHSL, Bus line MFL, Bus line LAN.

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

    The alternative route takes 152 minutes, using Bus line NHSL, Bus line NOR, Bus line LAN.

  • Is there a direct subway between Upper Merion and Fort Washington in Philadelphia?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 11 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Upper Merion to Fort Washington in Philadelphia?

    The NHSL subway line goes from 69th Street Transportation Center Local station near Upper Merion to 69th Street Transportation Center station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one train line till Fort Washington station near Fort Washington in Philadelphia

  • How long does it take to travel from Upper Merion to Fort Washington in Philadelphia by subway and train?

    The total travel time between Upper Merion and Fort Washington in Philadelphia by subway and train is about 2 hr 11 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Upper Merion to get to Fort Washington in Philadelphia?

    Get on the NHSL subway from the 69th Street Transportation Center Local station near Upper Merion in Philadelphia.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Upper Merion and Fort Washington in Philadelphia?

    Get off the subway at the Fort Washington station, which is closest to Fort Washington in Philadelphia.

  • How much is the total subway and train fare from Upper Merion to Fort Washington?

    The ride from Upper Merion to Fort Washington costs $11.25.

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