How to get from 56th St Station to Whitpain by bus and subway?

By bus and subway

To get from 56th St Station to Whitpain in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the MFO bus from Market St & 56th St - Fs station to 69th Street Transportation Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NHSL subway and finally take the 96 bus from Norristown Transportation Center station to Dekalb Pk & Tournament Dr - FS station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 6 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

126min$3.00
Walk to bus stationBus - MFO
MFO
Subway - NHSL
Subway - NHSL
Bus - 96
96
Walk to Whitpain
Leaves from Market St & 56th St - Fs

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Market St & 56th St - Fs
    ID 1396
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - MFOMFO
    Wait for bus
    MFO
    69th St Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    69th Street Transportation Center
    ID 31034
    6 min
  • 4
    Subway - NHSL
    Wait for subway
    NHSL
    Norristown Transportation Center Local
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Norristown Transportation Center - Nhsl
    ID 31038
    29 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Norristown Transportation Center
    ID 1649
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 9696
    Wait for bus
    96
    Lansdale
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dekalb Pk & Tournament Dr - FS
    ID 27431
    19 min
  • 9
    Walk to Whitpain
    Walk to
    Whitpain
    0.56 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and subway via 42, NHSL and 96

To get from 56th St Station to Whitpain in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 42 bus from Spruce St & 56th St station to Marshall Rd & Rocklyn Rd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NHSL subway and finally take the 96 bus from Norristown Transportation Center station to Dekalb Pk & Tournament Dr - FS station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 17 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

137min$3.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 42
42
Subway - NHSL
Subway - NHSL
Bus - 96
96
Walk to Whitpain
Leaves from Spruce St & 56th St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Spruce St & 56th St
    ID 22167
    670 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4242
    Wait for bus
    42
    Wycombe
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Marshall Rd & Rocklyn Rd
    ID 22182
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    69th Street Transportation Center
    ID 31034
    0.51 mi • 11 min
  • 5
    Subway - NHSL
    Wait for subway
    NHSL
    Norristown Transportation Center Local
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Norristown Transportation Center - Nhsl
    ID 31038
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Norristown Transportation Center
    ID 1649
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 9696
    Wait for bus
    96
    Lansdale
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dekalb Pk & Tournament Dr - FS
    ID 27431
    19 min
  • 10
    Walk to Whitpain
    Walk to
    Whitpain
    0.56 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from 56th St Station to Whitpain

The distance between 56th St Station, Philadelphia and Whitpain, Philadelphia is approximately 21.49 mi, which can typically be travelled in 126 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 56th St Station to Whitpain 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 56th St Station

56th St Station is located at 56th St Station, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is 56th St & Market St.

Subway stations close to 56th St Station:

  • 52nd St Station
  • 60th St Station

Bus stations close to 56th St Station:

  • 56th St & Market St
  • Market St & 56th St
  • 56th St & Market St - Fs

Public transit stations close to Whitpain, Philadelphia

Whitpain is located at Whitpain, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Montgomery County Community College.

Train stations close to Whitpain:

  • Gwynedd Valley
  • Penllyn
  • North Wales

Bus stations close to Whitpain:

  • Montgomery County Community College
  • Morris Rd & Cathcart Rd
  • Dekalb Pk & Tournament Dr - FS

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and subway via 42, NHSL and 96

To get from 56th St Station to Whitpain in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 42 bus from Spruce St & 56th St station to Marshall Rd & Rocklyn Rd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NHSL subway and finally take the 96 bus from Norristown Transportation Center station to Dekalb Pk & Tournament Dr - FS station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 17 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

137min$3.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 42
42
Subway - NHSL
Subway - NHSL
Bus - 96
96
Walk to Whitpain
Leaves from Spruce St & 56th St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Spruce St & 56th St
    ID 22167
    670 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4242
    Wait for bus
    42
    Wycombe
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Marshall Rd & Rocklyn Rd
    ID 22182
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    69th Street Transportation Center
    ID 31034
    0.51 mi • 11 min
  • 5
    Subway - NHSL
    Wait for subway
    NHSL
    Norristown Transportation Center Local
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Norristown Transportation Center - Nhsl
    ID 31038
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Norristown Transportation Center
    ID 1649
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 9696
    Wait for bus
    96
    Lansdale
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dekalb Pk & Tournament Dr - FS
    ID 27431
    19 min
  • 10
    Walk to Whitpain
    Walk to
    Whitpain
    0.56 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from 56th St Station to Whitpain?

    The fastest way takes 126 minutes, using Bus line MFO, Bus line NHSL, Bus line 96.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 56th St Station to Whitpain?

    The alternative route takes 137 minutes, using Bus line 42, Bus line NHSL, Bus line 96.

  • Is there a direct bus between 56th St Station and Whitpain in Philadelphia?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 6 min.

  • Which bus line goes from 56th St Station to Whitpain in Philadelphia?

    The MFO bus line goes from Market St & 56th St - Fs station near 56th St Station to 69th St Transportation Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till 69th St Transportation Center station near Whitpain in Philadelphia

  • How long does it take to travel from 56th St Station to Whitpain in Philadelphia by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between 56th St Station and Whitpain in Philadelphia by bus and subway is about 2 hr 6 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near 56th St Station to get to Whitpain in Philadelphia?

    Get on the MFO bus from the Market St & 56th St - Fs stop near 56th St Station in Philadelphia.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between 56th St Station and Whitpain in Philadelphia?

    Get off the bus at the 69th St Transportation Center stop, which is closest to Whitpain in Philadelphia.

  • How much is the total bus and subway fare from 56th St Station to Whitpain?

    The ride from 56th St Station to Whitpain costs $3.00.

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