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How to get from Upper Merion to Parkside by bus and subway?

By bus and subway

To get from Upper Merion to Parkside in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the NHSL subway from Gulph Mills station to 69th Street Transportation Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 109 bus and finally take the 117 bus from Av Of the States & 8th St station to Edgmont Av & Garrison Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 30 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

90min$3.00
Subway - NHSL
Subway - NHSL
Bus - 109
109
Bus - 117
117
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
    Bus - 109109
    Wait for bus
    109
    Chester Transportation Center
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Av Of the States & 8th St - FS
    ID 25616
    36 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Av Of the States & 8th St
    ID 30393
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 117117
    Wait for bus
    117
    Penn State
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Edgmont Av & Garrison Rd
    Ride to bus station
    Edgmont Av & Garrison Rd
    ID 31932
    11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and subway via NHSL and 109

To get from Upper Merion to Parkside in Philadelphia, take the NHSL subway from Gulph Mills station to 69th Street Transportation Center station. Next, take the 109 bus from 69th Street Transportation Center station to Providence Av & 23rd St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 33 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

93min$2.00
Subway - NHSL
Subway - NHSL
Bus - 109
109
Walk to Parkside
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
    Bus - 109109
    Wait for bus
    109
    Chester Transportation Center
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Providence Av & 23rd St
    ID 19945
    31 min
  • 6
    Walk to Parkside
    Walk to
    Parkside
    1.11 mi • 23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Upper Merion to Parkside

The distance between Upper Merion, Philadelphia and Parkside, Philadelphia is approximately 24.21 mi, which can typically be travelled in 90 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Upper Merion to Parkside by bus and subway, 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 Parkside, Philadelphia

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

Train stations close to Parkside:

  • Chester
  • Eddystone
  • Wallingford

Bus stations close to Parkside:

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

Alternative route by bus and subway via NHSL and 109

To get from Upper Merion to Parkside in Philadelphia, take the NHSL subway from Gulph Mills station to 69th Street Transportation Center station. Next, take the 109 bus from 69th Street Transportation Center station to Providence Av & 23rd St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 33 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

93min$2.00
Subway - NHSL
Subway - NHSL
Bus - 109
109
Walk to Parkside
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
    Bus - 109109
    Wait for bus
    109
    Chester Transportation Center
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Providence Av & 23rd St
    ID 19945
    31 min
  • 6
    Walk to Parkside
    Walk to
    Parkside
    1.11 mi • 23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 90 minutes, using Bus line NHSL, Bus line 109, Bus line 117.

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

    The alternative route takes 93 minutes, using Bus line NHSL, Bus line 109.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 30 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Upper Merion to Parkside 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 2 bus lines till Edgmont Av & Garrison Rd station near Parkside in Philadelphia

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

    The total travel time between Upper Merion and Parkside in Philadelphia by subway and bus is about 1 hr 30 min.

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

    Get off the subway at the Edgmont Av & Garrison Rd stop, which is closest to Parkside in Philadelphia.

  • How much is the subway fare from Upper Merion to Parkside?

    The ride from Upper Merion to Parkside costs $3.00.

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