How to get from Willow Grove to Lower Merion by subway and train?

By subway and train

To get from Willow Grove to Lower Merion in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 subway lines: take the WAR train from Willow Grove station to Jefferson Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MFL subway and finally take the NHSL subway from 69th Street Transportation Center station to Matsonford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 56 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

116min$11.25
Walk to train stationTrain - WAR
WAR
Subway - MFL
Subway - MFL
Subway - NHSL
Subway - NHSL
Leaves from Willow Grove

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Willow Grove
    0.56 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Train - WARWAR
    Wait for train
    WAR
    #407 - Center City Philadelphia
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Jefferson Station
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    11th St Station
    50 yd • 1 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
    17 min
  • 7
    Subway - NHSL
    Wait for subway
    NHSL
    Norristown Transportation Center Local
  • 8
    Ride to subway station Matsonford
    Ride to subway station
    Matsonford
    19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus, subway and train

To get from Willow Grove to Lower Merion in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one train line, one bus line and one subway line: take the WAR train from Willow Grove station to Suburban Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 125 bus and finally take the NHSL subway from Gulph Mills station to Matsonford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 120 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

120min$11.25
Walk to train stationTrain - WAR
WAR
Bus - 125
125
Subway - NHSL
Subway - NHSL
Leaves from Willow Grove

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Willow Grove
    0.56 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Train - WARWAR
    Wait for train
    WAR
    #407 - Center City Philadelphia
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Suburban Station
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    JFK Blvd & 17th St
    ID 8936
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 125125
    Wait for bus
    125
    Moore Park
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gulph Mills Station
    ID 31031
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Gulph Mills
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Subway - NHSL
    Wait for subway
    NHSL
    69th Street Transportation Center Local
  • 9
    Ride to subway station Matsonford
    Ride to subway station
    Matsonford
    1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Willow Grove to Lower Merion

The distance between Willow Grove, Philadelphia and Lower Merion, Philadelphia is approximately 31.57 mi, which can typically be travelled in 116 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Willow Grove to Lower Merion by subway 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 Willow Grove

Willow Grove is located at Willow Grove, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Moreland Rd & Center Av - Mbfs.

Train stations close to Willow Grove:

  • Roslyn
  • Crestmont
  • Hatboro

Bus stations close to Willow Grove:

  • Moreland Rd & Center Av - Mbfs
  • Moreland Rd & Park Av
  • Moreland Rd & Coolidge Av - Mbfs

Public transit stations close to Lower Merion, Philadelphia

Lower Merion is located at Lower Merion, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Matsonford.

Subway stations close to Lower Merion:

  • Matsonford
  • Gulph Mills
  • Radnor

Train stations close to Lower Merion:

  • Villanova
  • Radnor

Related Routes

By bus, subway and train

To get from Willow Grove to Lower Merion in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one train line, one bus line and one subway line: take the WAR train from Willow Grove station to Suburban Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 125 bus and finally take the NHSL subway from Gulph Mills station to Matsonford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 120 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

120min$11.25
Walk to train stationTrain - WAR
WAR
Bus - 125
125
Subway - NHSL
Subway - NHSL
Leaves from Willow Grove

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Willow Grove
    0.56 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Train - WARWAR
    Wait for train
    WAR
    #407 - Center City Philadelphia
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Suburban Station
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    JFK Blvd & 17th St
    ID 8936
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 125125
    Wait for bus
    125
    Moore Park
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gulph Mills Station
    ID 31031
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Gulph Mills
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Subway - NHSL
    Wait for subway
    NHSL
    69th Street Transportation Center Local
  • 9
    Ride to subway station Matsonford
    Ride to subway station
    Matsonford
    1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Willow Grove to Lower Merion?

    The fastest way takes 116 minutes, using Bus line WAR, Bus line MFL, Bus line NHSL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Willow Grove to Lower Merion?

    The alternative route takes 120 minutes, using Bus line WAR, Bus line 125, Bus line NHSL.

  • Is there a direct train between Willow Grove and Lower Merion in Philadelphia?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 subway lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 56 min.

  • Which train line goes from Willow Grove to Lower Merion in Philadelphia?

    The WAR train line goes from Willow Grove station near Willow Grove to #407 - Center City Philadelphia station. From there you’ll have to take 2 subway lines till Matsonford station near Lower Merion in Philadelphia

  • How long does it take to travel from Willow Grove to Lower Merion in Philadelphia by train and subway?

    The total travel time between Willow Grove and Lower Merion in Philadelphia by train and subway is about 1 hr 56 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Willow Grove to get to Lower Merion in Philadelphia?

    Get on the WAR train from the Willow Grove station near Willow Grove in Philadelphia.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Willow Grove and Lower Merion in Philadelphia?

    Get off the train at the Matsonford station, which is closest to Lower Merion in Philadelphia.

  • How much is the train fare from Willow Grove to Lower Merion?

    The ride from Willow Grove to Lower Merion costs $11.25.

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