How to get from Philadelphia to West Chester by bus and metro?

Philadelphia to West Chester - Metro Schedule

The L1 metro from Philadelphia to West Chester runs from 5:23 AM to 12:28 AM, with departures every 5-15 min. The trip takes about 1 hr 25 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Philadelphia to West Chester by bus and metro

To get from Philadelphia to West Chester in Philadelphia, take the L1 metro from 13th St Station station to 69th Street Transit Center station. Next, take the 104 bus from 69th Street Transit Center station to Westchester Transportation Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 25 min. The ride fare is $2.50. The bus and metro schedule from Philadelphia may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to West Chester on the Moovit app.

85min$2.50
Walk to metro station
Metro - L1
Bus - 104
104
Leaves from 13th St Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    13th St Station
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Metro - L1
    Wait for metro
    L1
    69th St Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    69th Street Transit Center
    ID 31034
    16 min
  • 4
    Bus - 104104
    Wait for bus
    104
    West Chester University
  • 5
    Ride to bus station Westchester Transportation Center
    Ride to bus station
    Westchester Transportation Center
    60 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Philadelphia to West Chester

The distance between Philadelphia, Philadelphia and West Chester, Philadelphia is approximately 25.38 mi, which can typically be travelled in 85 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Philadelphia to West Chester by bus and metro, so no matter how you choose to travel in Philadelphia – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Metro schedule from Philadelphia to West Chester

To check the bus and metro schedule from Philadelphia to West Chester using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Philadelphia) and destination (West Chester), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and metro routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and metro, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and metro schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Philadelphia to West Chester?

    The fastest way takes 85 minutes, using Metro line L1, Bus line 104.

  • Is there a direct metro between Philadelphia and West Chester in Philadelphia?

    No, you’ll have to take one metro line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 25 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Philadelphia to West Chester in Philadelphia?

    The L1 metro line goes from 13th St Station near Philadelphia to 69th Street Transit Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till 69th Street Transit Center station near West Chester in Philadelphia.

  • How long does it take to travel from Philadelphia to West Chester in Philadelphia by metro and bus?

    The total travel time between Philadelphia and West Chester in Philadelphia by metro and bus is about 1 hr 25 min.

  • Where do I get on the metro near Philadelphia to get to West Chester in Philadelphia?

    Get on the L1 metro from the 13th St Station near Philadelphia in Philadelphia.

  • Where do I get off the metro when travelling between Philadelphia and West Chester in Philadelphia?

    Get off the metro at the 69th Street Transit Center stop, which is closest to West Chester in Philadelphia.

  • How much is the metro fare from Philadelphia to West Chester?

    The ride from Philadelphia to West Chester costs $2.50.

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