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How to get from Whitemarsh to Chester by bus and subway?

By bus and subway

To get from Whitemarsh to Chester in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the L bus from Germantown Pk & Church Rd - Mbns station to Olney Transportation Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BSL subway and finally take the 37 bus from Broad St & Snyder Av station to Chester Transportation Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

125min$3.00
Bus - L
L
Subway - BSL
Subway - BSL
Bus - 37
37
Leaves from Germantown Pk & Church Rd - Mbns

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Whitemarsh
  • 2
    Bus - LL
    Wait for bus
    L
    Olney Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Olney Transportation Center
    ID 32095
    28 min
  • 4
    Subway - BSL
    Wait for subway
    BSL
    NRG Station - Local
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Snyder
    32 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broad St & Snyder Av
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 3737
    Wait for bus
    37
    Chester Transportation Center
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Chester Transportation Center
    Ride to bus station
    Chester Transportation Center
    ID 31036
    52 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from Whitemarsh to Chester in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the L bus from Germantown Pk & Church Rd - Mbns station to Park Av & Chew Av station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 4 bus and finally take the 37 bus from Broad St & Snyder Av station to Chester Transportation Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 51 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

171min$3.00
Bus - L
L
Bus - 4
4
Bus - 37
37
Leaves from Germantown Pk & Church Rd - Mbns

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Whitemarsh
  • 2
    Bus - LL
    Wait for bus
    L
    Olney Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Park Av & Chew Av
    ID 11623
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chew Av & 11th St - Fs
    ID 16044
    500 yd • 6 min
  • 5
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Broad-Pattison
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broad St & Snyder Av
    39 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broad St & Snyder Av
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 3737
    Wait for bus
    37
    Chester Transportation Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Chester Transportation Center
    Ride to bus station
    Chester Transportation Center
    ID 31036
    52 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Whitemarsh to Chester

The distance between Whitemarsh, Philadelphia and Chester, Philadelphia is approximately 33.75 mi, which can typically be travelled in 125 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Whitemarsh to Chester 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 Whitemarsh

Whitemarsh is located at Whitemarsh, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Germantown Pk & Church Rd - Mbns.

Train stations close to Whitemarsh:

  • Chestnut Hill West
  • Chestnut Hill East
  • Highland

Bus stations close to Whitemarsh:

  • Germantown Pk & Church Rd - Mbns
  • Church Rd & Ridge Pk
  • Ridge Pk & Church Rd

Public transit stations close to Chester, Philadelphia

Chester is located at Chester, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Chester Transportation Center.

Train stations close to Chester:

  • Chester
  • Eddystone
  • Highland Avenue

Bus stations close to Chester:

  • Chester Transportation Center
  • 6th & Edgemont Av
  • Welsh St & Wall St

By bus

To get from Whitemarsh to Chester in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the L bus from Germantown Pk & Church Rd - Mbns station to Park Av & Chew Av station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 4 bus and finally take the 37 bus from Broad St & Snyder Av station to Chester Transportation Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 51 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

171min$3.00
Bus - L
L
Bus - 4
4
Bus - 37
37
Leaves from Germantown Pk & Church Rd - Mbns

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Whitemarsh
  • 2
    Bus - LL
    Wait for bus
    L
    Olney Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Park Av & Chew Av
    ID 11623
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chew Av & 11th St - Fs
    ID 16044
    500 yd • 6 min
  • 5
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Broad-Pattison
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broad St & Snyder Av
    39 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broad St & Snyder Av
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 3737
    Wait for bus
    37
    Chester Transportation Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Chester Transportation Center
    Ride to bus station
    Chester Transportation Center
    ID 31036
    52 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Whitemarsh to Chester?

    The fastest way takes 125 minutes, using Bus line L, Bus line BSL, Bus line 37.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Whitemarsh to Chester?

    The alternative route takes 171 minutes, using Bus line L, Bus line 4, Bus line 37.

  • Is there a direct bus between Whitemarsh and Chester in Philadelphia?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 5 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Whitemarsh to Chester in Philadelphia?

    The L bus line goes from Olney Transportation Center station near Whitemarsh to Olney Transportation Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till Chester Transportation Center station near Chester in Philadelphia

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

    The total travel time between Whitemarsh and Chester in Philadelphia by bus and subway is about 2 hr 5 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Whitemarsh to get to Chester in Philadelphia?

    Get on the L bus from the Olney Transportation Center stop near Whitemarsh in Philadelphia.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Whitemarsh and Chester in Philadelphia?

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

  • How much is the total bus and subway fare from Whitemarsh to Chester?

    The ride from Whitemarsh to Chester costs $3.00.

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