Skip to main content

How to get from Newark to West Chester by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Newark to West Chester in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the WIL train from Newark station to Chester station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 109 bus and finally take the 104 bus from 69th Street Transportation Center station to Westchester Transportation Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 48 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

168min$6.00
Train - WIL
WIL
Bus - 109
109
Bus - 104
104
Leaves from Newark

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Newark
  • 2
    Train - WILWIL
    Wait for train
    WIL
    #2500 - Center City Philadelphia
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chester
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chester Transportation Center
    ID 31036
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 109109
    Wait for bus
    109
    69th Street Transportation Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    69th Street Transportation Center
    ID 31034
    43 min
  • 7
    Bus - 104104
    Wait for bus
    104
    West Chester University
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Westchester Transportation Center
    Ride to bus station
    Westchester Transportation Center
    64 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus, subway and train

To get from Newark to West Chester in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line: take the WIL train from Newark station to 30th Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MFL subway and finally take the 104 bus from 69th Street Transportation Center station to Westchester Transportation Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 48 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

168min$11.25
Train - WIL
WIL
Subway - MFL
Subway - MFL
Bus - 104
104
Leaves from Newark

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Newark
  • 2
    Train - WILWIL
    Wait for train
    WIL
    #2500 - Center City Philadelphia
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    72 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    30th St Station
    130 yd • 2 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
    13 min
  • 7
    Bus - 104104
    Wait for bus
    104
    West Chester University
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Westchester Transportation Center
    Ride to bus station
    Westchester Transportation Center
    64 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
The Most Popular Urban Mobility App in Philadelphia.
All local mobility options in one app

Public transit directions from Newark to West Chester

The distance between Newark, Philadelphia and West Chester, Philadelphia is approximately 57.15 mi, which can typically be travelled in 168 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Newark to West Chester 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 West Chester, Philadelphia

West Chester is located at West Chester, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is High St & Union St.

Bus stations close to West Chester:

  • High St & Union St
  • High St & Miner St
  • High St & Washington St - Fs

By bus, subway and train

To get from Newark to West Chester in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line: take the WIL train from Newark station to 30th Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MFL subway and finally take the 104 bus from 69th Street Transportation Center station to Westchester Transportation Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 48 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

168min$11.25
Train - WIL
WIL
Subway - MFL
Subway - MFL
Bus - 104
104
Leaves from Newark

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Newark
  • 2
    Train - WILWIL
    Wait for train
    WIL
    #2500 - Center City Philadelphia
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    72 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    30th St Station
    130 yd • 2 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
    13 min
  • 7
    Bus - 104104
    Wait for bus
    104
    West Chester University
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Westchester Transportation Center
    Ride to bus station
    Westchester Transportation Center
    64 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 168 minutes, using Bus line WIL, Bus line 109, Bus line 104.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Newark to West Chester?

    The alternative route takes 168 minutes, using Bus line WIL, Bus line MFL, Bus line 104.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 48 min.

  • Which train line goes from Newark to West Chester in Philadelphia?

    The WIL train line goes from #2500 - Center City Philadelphia station near Newark to Chester station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Westchester Transportation Center station near West Chester in Philadelphia

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

    The total travel time between Newark and West Chester in Philadelphia by train and bus is about 2 hr 48 min.

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

    Get on the WIL train from the #2500 - Center City Philadelphia station near Newark in Philadelphia.

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

    Get off the train at the Westchester Transportation Center stop, which is closest to West Chester in Philadelphia.

  • How much is the train fare from Newark to West Chester?

    The ride from Newark to West Chester costs $6.00.

Real-Time Arrivals, Schedules, Maps & More