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How to get from Upper Southampton to Lower Merion by bus and subway?

By bus and subway

To get from Upper Southampton to Lower Merion in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 subway lines: take the 24 bus from Knowles Av & 2nd St Pk - Mbns station to Frankford Transportation Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MFL subway and finally take the NHSL subway from 69th Street Transportation Center station to Matsonford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 17 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

137min$3.00
Bus - 24
24
Subway - MFL
Subway - MFL
Subway - NHSL
Subway - NHSL
Leaves from Knowles Av & 2nd St Pk - Mbns

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Upper Southampton
  • 2
    Bus - 2424
    Wait for bus
    24
    Frankford Transportation Center Via Gloria Dei
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Frankford Transportation Center
    ID 31033
    60 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Frankford Transportation Center
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - MFL
    Wait for subway
    MFL
    69th Street Transportation Center - All Stops
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    69th Street Transportation Center
    ID 31034
    41 min
  • 7
    Subway - NHSL
    Wait for subway
    NHSL
    Norristown Transportation Center Local
  • 8
    Ride to subway station Matsonford
    Ride to subway station
    Matsonford
    19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from Upper Southampton to Lower Merion in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 24 bus from Knowles Av & 2nd St Pk - Mbns station to Pratt St & Roosevelt Blvd - Fs station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the R bus and finally take the 125 bus from Wissahickon Transportation Center - Onsite station to Gulph Mills Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 20 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

140min$3.00
Bus - 24
24
Bus - R
R
Bus - 125
125
Walk to Lower Merion
Leaves from Knowles Av & 2nd St Pk - Mbns

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Upper Southampton
  • 2
    Bus - 2424
    Wait for bus
    24
    Frankford Transportation Center Via Gloria Dei
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pratt St & Roosevelt Blvd - Fs
    ID 23769
    54 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pratt St & Roosevelt Blvd
    ID 23599
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - RR
    Wait for bus
    R
    Wissahickon Transportation Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wissahickon Transportation Center - Onsite
    ID 28
    40 min
  • 7
    Bus - 125125
    Wait for bus
    125
    Moore Park
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gulph Mills Station
    ID 31031
    20 min
  • 9
    Walk to Lower Merion
    Walk to
    Lower Merion
    0.89 mi • 19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Upper Southampton to Lower Merion

The distance between Upper Southampton, Philadelphia and Lower Merion, Philadelphia is approximately 36.53 mi, which can typically be travelled in 137 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Upper Southampton to Lower Merion 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 Southampton

Upper Southampton is located at Upper Southampton, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Jaymor Rd & 2nd St Pk.

Bus stations close to Upper Southampton:

  • Jaymor Rd & 2nd St Pk
  • 2nd St Pk & Hampton Av - FS
  • 2nd St Pk & Madison Av - Mbns

Public transit stations close to Lower Merion, Philadelphia

Lower Merion is located at Lower Merion, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Villanova.

Subway stations close to Lower Merion:

  • Radnor
  • Matsonford
  • Gulph Mills

Train stations close to Lower Merion:

  • Villanova
  • Radnor

By bus

To get from Upper Southampton to Lower Merion in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 24 bus from Knowles Av & 2nd St Pk - Mbns station to Pratt St & Roosevelt Blvd - Fs station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the R bus and finally take the 125 bus from Wissahickon Transportation Center - Onsite station to Gulph Mills Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 20 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

140min$3.00
Bus - 24
24
Bus - R
R
Bus - 125
125
Walk to Lower Merion
Leaves from Knowles Av & 2nd St Pk - Mbns

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Upper Southampton
  • 2
    Bus - 2424
    Wait for bus
    24
    Frankford Transportation Center Via Gloria Dei
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pratt St & Roosevelt Blvd - Fs
    ID 23769
    54 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pratt St & Roosevelt Blvd
    ID 23599
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - RR
    Wait for bus
    R
    Wissahickon Transportation Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wissahickon Transportation Center - Onsite
    ID 28
    40 min
  • 7
    Bus - 125125
    Wait for bus
    125
    Moore Park
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gulph Mills Station
    ID 31031
    20 min
  • 9
    Walk to Lower Merion
    Walk to
    Lower Merion
    0.89 mi • 19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 137 minutes, using Bus line 24, Bus line MFL, Bus line NHSL.

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

    The alternative route takes 140 minutes, using Bus line 24, Bus line R, Bus line 125.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 subway lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 17 min.

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

    The 24 bus line goes from Frankford Transportation Center Via Gloria Dei station near Upper Southampton to Frankford Transportation Center station. From there you’ll have to take 2 subway lines till Matsonford station near Lower Merion in Philadelphia

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

    The total travel time between Upper Southampton and Lower Merion in Philadelphia by bus and subway is about 2 hr 17 min.

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

    Get on the 24 bus from the Frankford Transportation Center Via Gloria Dei stop near Upper Southampton in Philadelphia.

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

    Get off the bus at the Matsonford station, which is closest to Lower Merion in Philadelphia.

  • How much is the bus fare from Upper Southampton to Lower Merion?

    The ride from Upper Southampton to Lower Merion costs $3.00.

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