There are 4 ways to get from Bala Cynwyd to Temple University by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Merion to Temple Universitytrain Pao
34 min$2–4Drive 5.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bala Cynwyd to Temple Universitycar 5.6 mi
11 min$1–2Line 65 bus, line 23 bus
- Take the bus from City Av & Conshohocken Av - FS to Chelten Av & Germantown Av - FSbus 65
- Take the bus from Germantown Av & Armat St to 12th St & Berks Stbus 23
1h 6m$5–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bala Cynwyd to Temple Universitytaxi 5.6 mi
11 min$18–22
Bala Cynwyd to Temple University by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bala Cynwyd to Temple University is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 11 min.
The fastest way to get from Bala Cynwyd to Temple University is to taxi which takes 11 min and costs $18 - $22.
No, there is no direct bus from Bala Cynwyd to Temple University. However, there are services departing from City Av & Conshohocken Av - FS and arriving at 12th St & Berks St via Germantown Av & Armat St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 6m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Merion and arriving at Temple University. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 30 min.
The distance between Bala Cynwyd and Temple University is 9 miles. The road distance is 5.6 miles.
The best way to get from Bala Cynwyd to Temple University without a car is to train which takes 34 min and costs $2 - $4.
The train from Merion to Temple University takes 30 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Bala Cynwyd to Temple University bus services, operated by SEPTA, depart from City Av & Conshohocken Av - FS station.
Bala Cynwyd to Temple University train services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Merion station.
The best way to get from Bala Cynwyd to Temple University is to train which takes 34 min and costs $2 - $4. Alternatively, you can line 65 bus and line 23 bus, which costs $4 - $8 and takes 1h 6m.
What companies run services between Bala Cynwyd, PA, USA and Temple University, Philadelphia County, PA, USA?
SEPTA operates a train from Merion to Temple University hourly. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 30 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from City Av & Conshohocken Av - FS to Temple University via Chelten Av & Germantown Av - FS, Germantown Av & Armat St, and 12th St & Berks St in around 1h 6m.
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Train from Merion to Temple University
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Bus from City Av & Conshohocken Av - FS to Chelten Av & Germantown Av - FS
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Germantown Av & Armat St to 12th St & Berks St
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Estimated price
- $18–22
Philadelphia Taxicab Service
- Phone
- +1 215-535-6700
- Website
- philataxicab.com
Phila. Taxicab Services
- Phone
- +1 267-888-5415
- Website
- rufessw.wixsite.com
Streamline Taxi Service
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Booking & Getting There
Bala Cynwyd to Temple University bus services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Chelten Av & Germantown Av - FS station.
Bala Cynwyd to Temple University train services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Temple University station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bala Cynwyd to Temple University is 6 miles. It takes approximately 11 min to drive from Bala Cynwyd to Temple University.
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