How to get from Whitemarsh to Charlestown by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Whitemarsh to Charlestown in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 27 bus from Germantown Pk & Church Rd - Mbns station to 15th St & Market St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PAO train and finally take the 206 bus from Paoli Regional Rail Station station to General Warren Blvd & Otis - FS station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 29 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

149min$11.25
Bus - 27
27
Train - PAO
PAO
Bus - 206
206
Leaves from Germantown Pk & Church Rd - Mbns

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Whitemarsh
  • 2
    Bus - 2727
    Wait for bus
    27
    Broad-Carpenter
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    15th St & Market St
    ID 515
    44 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Suburban Station
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - PAOPAO
    Wait for train
    PAO
    #3501 - Malvern
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Paoli
    50 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Paoli Regional Rail Station
    ID 1874
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 206206
    Wait for bus
    206
    Commons at Great Valley
  • 9
    Ride to bus station General Warren Blvd & Otis - FS
    Ride to bus station
    General Warren Blvd & Otis - FS
    ID 15301
    30 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 27, PAO and 204

To get from Whitemarsh to Charlestown in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 27 bus from Germantown Pk & Church Rd - Mbns station to 15th St & Market St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PAO train and finally take the 204 bus from Paoli Regional Rail Station station to Matthews Rd & Morehall Rd - Mbns station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 47 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

167min$11.25
Bus - 27
27
Train - PAO
PAO
Bus - 204
204
Walk to Charlestown
Leaves from Germantown Pk & Church Rd - Mbns

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Whitemarsh
  • 2
    Bus - 2727
    Wait for bus
    27
    Broad-Carpenter
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    15th St & Market St
    ID 515
    44 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Suburban Station
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - PAOPAO
    Wait for train
    PAO
    #3501 - Malvern
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Paoli
    50 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Paoli Regional Rail Station
    ID 1874
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 204204
    Wait for bus
    204
    Eagleview
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Matthews Rd & Morehall Rd - Mbns
    ID 29187
    9 min
  • 10
    Walk to Charlestown
    Walk to
    Charlestown
    2.16 mi • 45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Whitemarsh to Charlestown

The distance between Whitemarsh, Philadelphia and Charlestown, Philadelphia is approximately 40.43 mi, which can typically be travelled in 149 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Whitemarsh to Charlestown 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 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 Charlestown, Philadelphia

Charlestown is located at Charlestown, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is General Warren Blvd & Morehall Rd.

Train stations close to Charlestown:

  • Malvern

Bus stations close to Charlestown:

  • General Warren Blvd & Morehall Rd
  • General Warren Blvd & Otis - FS
  • Morehall Rd & Atwater Dr - FS

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 27, PAO and 204

To get from Whitemarsh to Charlestown in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 27 bus from Germantown Pk & Church Rd - Mbns station to 15th St & Market St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PAO train and finally take the 204 bus from Paoli Regional Rail Station station to Matthews Rd & Morehall Rd - Mbns station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 47 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

167min$11.25
Bus - 27
27
Train - PAO
PAO
Bus - 204
204
Walk to Charlestown
Leaves from Germantown Pk & Church Rd - Mbns

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Whitemarsh
  • 2
    Bus - 2727
    Wait for bus
    27
    Broad-Carpenter
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    15th St & Market St
    ID 515
    44 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Suburban Station
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - PAOPAO
    Wait for train
    PAO
    #3501 - Malvern
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Paoli
    50 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Paoli Regional Rail Station
    ID 1874
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 204204
    Wait for bus
    204
    Eagleview
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Matthews Rd & Morehall Rd - Mbns
    ID 29187
    9 min
  • 10
    Walk to Charlestown
    Walk to
    Charlestown
    2.16 mi • 45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 149 minutes, using Bus line 27, Bus line PAO, Bus line 206.

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

    The alternative route takes 167 minutes, using Bus line 27, Bus line PAO, Bus line 204.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 29 min.

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

    The 27 bus line goes from Broad-Carpenter station near Whitemarsh to 15th St & Market St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till General Warren Blvd & Otis - FS station near Charlestown in Philadelphia

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

    The total travel time between Whitemarsh and Charlestown in Philadelphia by bus and train is about 2 hr 29 min.

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

    Get on the 27 bus from the Broad-Carpenter stop near Whitemarsh in Philadelphia.

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

    Get off the bus at the General Warren Blvd & Otis - FS stop, which is closest to Charlestown in Philadelphia.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Whitemarsh to Charlestown?

    The ride from Whitemarsh to Charlestown costs $11.25.

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