How to get fromCenter City to Elkins Park (Station)by train, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Center City to Elkins Park (Station) by train, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Jefferson Station to Elkins Parktrain Lan / ...
19 min
$3
Drive 9.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Center City to Elkins Park (Station)car 9.1 mi
17 min
$2–3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Center City to Elkins Park (Station)taxi 9.1 mi
17 min
$28–35

Center City to Elkins Park (Station) by train

280Weekly Trains

19 minAverage Duration

$3Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Center City to Elkins Park (Station).

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Distance: 9.5 mi
Duration: 19 min

What companies run services between Center City, PA, USA and Elkins Park (Station), PA, USA?

SEPTA operates a train from Jefferson Station to Elkins Park every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 19 min.

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