There are 5 ways to get from Chestnut Hill to Norristown by bus, train, taxi, or car
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Line 97 bus
best- Take the bus from Germantown Av & Rex Av to Airy St & DeKalb St - FSbus 97
45 min$3–4Drive 8.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chestnut Hill to Norristowncar 8.5 mi
18 min$2–3Train
- Take the train from Chestnut Hill East to Temple Universitytrain Che
- Take the train from Temple University to Norristown Elm Streettrain Nor
1h 47m$6–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chestnut Hill to Norristowntaxi 8.5 mi
18 min$26–32Line 51 bus, line 98 bus
- Take the bus from Germantown Av & Rex Av to Plymouth Meeting Mallbus 51
- Take the bus from Plymouth Meeting Mall to Powell St & Swede Stbus 98
1h 1m$5–8
Chestnut Hill to Norristown by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chestnut Hill to Norristown is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 18 min.
The fastest way to get from Chestnut Hill to Norristown is to taxi which takes 18 min and costs $26 - $32.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Germantown Av & Rex Av and arriving at Airy St & DeKalb St - FS. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 45 min.
No, there is no direct train from Chestnut Hill to Norristown. However, there are services departing from Chestnut Hill East and arriving at Norristown Elm Street via Temple University. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 47m.
The distance between Chestnut Hill and Norristown is 13 miles. The road distance is 8.6 miles.
The best way to get from Chestnut Hill to Norristown without a car is to line 97 bus which takes 45 min and costs $3 - $4.
The line 97 bus from Germantown Av & Rex Av to Airy St & DeKalb St - FS takes 45 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Chestnut Hill to Norristown bus services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Germantown Av & Rex Av station.
Chestnut Hill to Norristown train services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Chestnut Hill East station.
The best way to get from Chestnut Hill to Norristown is to line 97 bus which takes 45 min and costs $3 - $4. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $5 - $9 and takes 1h 47m.
What companies run services between Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia County, PA, USA and Norristown, PA, USA?
SEPTA operates a bus from Germantown Av & Rex Av to Airy St & DeKalb St - FS hourly. Tickets cost $3–4 and the journey takes 45 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chestnut Hill East to Norristown Elm Street via Temple University in around 1h 47m.
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Train from Chestnut Hill East to Temple University
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Train from Temple University to Norristown Elm Street
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Bus from Germantown Av & Rex Av to Airy St & DeKalb St - FS
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–4
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Germantown Av & Rex Av to Plymouth Meeting Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Plymouth Meeting Mall to Powell St & Swede St
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Estimated price
- $26–32
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
Chestnut Hill to Norristown bus services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Airy St & DeKalb St - FS station.
Chestnut Hill to Norristown train services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Temple University station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chestnut Hill to Norristown is 9 miles. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from Chestnut Hill to Norristown.
There are 799+ hotels available in Norristown.


