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How to get from Franklin Square to Chester, PA by bus and train?

From Franklin Square to Chester, PA by bus and train

To get from Franklin Square to Chester, PA in Chester, take the 417 bus from 6th St at Race St station to JFK Blvd at 17th St# station. Next, take the WIL train from Suburban Station station to Chester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 19 min. The bus and train schedule from Franklin Square may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Chester, PA on the Moovit app.

79min
Walk to bus stationBus - 417
417
Train - WIL
WIL
Walk to Chester, PA
Leaves from 6th St at Race St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    6th St at Race St
    ID 27961
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 417417
    Wait for bus
    417
    Philadelphia 30th Street
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    JFK Blvd at 17th St#
    ID 32529
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Suburban Station
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - WILWIL
    Wait for train
    WIL
    #Wil213 - Wilmington
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chester
    36 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chester, PA
    Walk to
    Chester, PA
    460 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Franklin Square to Chester, PA

The distance between Franklin Square and Chester, PA is approximately 15.01 mi, which can typically be travelled in 79 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Franklin Square to Chester, PA by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chester – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Franklin Square to Chester, PA

To check the bus and train schedule from Franklin Square to Chester, PA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Franklin Square) and destination (Chester, PA), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Franklin Square to Chester, PA?

    The fastest way takes 79 minutes, using Bus line 417, Train line WIL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Franklin Square and Chester, PA?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 19 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Franklin Square to Chester, PA?

    The 417 bus line goes from 6th St at Race St station near Franklin Square in Philadelphia to JFK Blvd at 17th St# station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till JFK Blvd at 17th St# station near Chester, PA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Franklin Square to Chester, PA by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Franklin Square and Chester, PA by bus and train is about 1 hr 19 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Franklin Square to get to Chester, PA?

    Get on the 417 bus from the 6th St at Race St stop near Franklin Square in Philadelphia.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Franklin Square and Chester, PA?

    Get off the bus at the JFK Blvd at 17th St# station, which is closest to Chester, PA.

  • When is the first train from Franklin Square to Chester, PA?

    The first train from Franklin Square in Philadelphia to Chester, PA in Chester is Wilmington/Newark Line. It leaves the Jefferson Station station at 1:04 AM.

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