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How to get from 56th St Station to Wilmington by subway and train?

By subway and train

To get from 56th St Station to Wilmington in Philadelphia, take the MFL subway from 56th St Station station to 30th St Station station. Next, take the WIL train from 30th Street station to Wilmington station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 17 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

77min$11.25
Subway - MFL
Subway - MFL
Train - WIL
WIL
Leaves from 56th St Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    56th St Station
  • 2
    Subway - MFL
    Wait for subway
    MFL
    Frankford Transportation Center - All Stops
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    30th St Station
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    30th Street
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - WILWIL
    Wait for train
    WIL
    #207 - Wilmington
  • 6
    Ride to train station Wilmington
    Ride to train station
    Wilmington
    53 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from 56th St Station to Wilmington in Philadelphia, take the 21 bus from Chestnut St & 56th St station to Chestnut St & Schuykill Av station. Next, take the WIL train from 30th Street station to Wilmington station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 18 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

78min$11.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 21
21
Train - WIL
WIL
Leaves from Chestnut St & 56th St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chestnut St & 56th St
    ID 19079
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Columbus-Dock
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chestnut St & Schuykill Av
    ID 32637
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    30th Street
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - WILWIL
    Wait for train
    WIL
    #207 - Wilmington
  • 6
    Ride to train station Wilmington
    Ride to train station
    Wilmington
    53 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from 56th St Station to Wilmington

The distance between 56th St Station, Philadelphia and Wilmington, Philadelphia is approximately 28.52 mi, which can typically be travelled in 77 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 56th St Station to Wilmington 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 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 Wilmington, Philadelphia

Wilmington is located at Wilmington, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Wilmington.

Train stations close to Wilmington:

  • Wilmington

By bus and train

To get from 56th St Station to Wilmington in Philadelphia, take the 21 bus from Chestnut St & 56th St station to Chestnut St & Schuykill Av station. Next, take the WIL train from 30th Street station to Wilmington station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 18 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

78min$11.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 21
21
Train - WIL
WIL
Leaves from Chestnut St & 56th St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chestnut St & 56th St
    ID 19079
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Columbus-Dock
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chestnut St & Schuykill Av
    ID 32637
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    30th Street
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - WILWIL
    Wait for train
    WIL
    #207 - Wilmington
  • 6
    Ride to train station Wilmington
    Ride to train station
    Wilmington
    53 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 77 minutes, using Bus line MFL, Bus line WIL.

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

    The alternative route takes 78 minutes, using Bus line 21, Bus line WIL.

  • Is there a direct subway between 56th St Station and Wilmington in Philadelphia?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 17 min.

  • Which subway line goes from 56th St Station to Wilmington in Philadelphia?

    The MFL subway line goes from Frankford Transportation Center - All Stops station near 56th St Station to 30th St Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till 30th St Station station near Wilmington in Philadelphia

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

    The total travel time between 56th St Station and Wilmington in Philadelphia by subway and train is about 1 hr 17 min.

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

    Get on the MFL subway from the Frankford Transportation Center - All Stops station near 56th St Station in Philadelphia.

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

    Get off the subway at the 30th St Station station, which is closest to Wilmington in Philadelphia.

  • How much is the subway fare from 56th St Station to Wilmington?

    The ride from 56th St Station to Wilmington costs $11.25.

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