There are 4 ways to get from Chestnut Hill to Chinatown by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Chestnut Hill East to Jefferson Stationtrain Che
36 min$3Drive 10.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chestnut Hill to Chinatowncar 10.5 mi
21 min$2–3Line 23 bus
- Take the bus from Germantown Av & Highland Av to 12th St & Arch Stbus 23
1h 2m$3Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chestnut Hill to Chinatowntaxi 10.5 mi
21 min$30–40
Chestnut Hill to Chinatown by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chestnut Hill to Chinatown is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 21 min.
The fastest way to get from Chestnut Hill to Chinatown is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs $30 - $40.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Germantown Av & Highland Av and arriving at 12th St & Arch St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 2m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chestnut Hill East and arriving at Jefferson Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 36 min.
The distance between Chestnut Hill and Chinatown is 11 miles. The road distance is 10.6 miles.
The best way to get from Chestnut Hill to Chinatown without a car is to train which takes 36 min and costs $3.
The train from Chestnut Hill East to Jefferson Station takes 36 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Chestnut Hill to Chinatown bus services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Germantown Av & Highland Av station.
Chestnut Hill to Chinatown train services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Chestnut Hill East station.
The best way to get from Chestnut Hill to Chinatown is to train which takes 36 min and costs $3. Alternatively, you can line 23 bus, which costs $3 and takes 1h 2m.
What companies run services between Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia County, PA, USA and Chinatown, PA, USA?
SEPTA operates a train from Chestnut Hill East to Jefferson Station hourly. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 36 min. Alternatively, SEPTA operates a bus from Germantown Av & Highland Av to 12th St & Arch St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 1h 2m.
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Train from Chestnut Hill East to Jefferson Station
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Bus from Germantown Av & Highland Av to 12th St & Arch St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Estimated price
- $30–40
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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More Questions & Answers
Chestnut Hill to Chinatown bus services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at 12th St & Arch St station.
Chestnut Hill to Chinatown train services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Jefferson Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chestnut Hill to Chinatown is 11 miles. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from Chestnut Hill to Chinatown.
There are 882+ hotels available in Chinatown.





