There are 4 ways to get from Elm Street Station to Philadelphia by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Norristown Transit Center to Jefferson Stationtrain Nor
41 min$3–5Bus, line 124 bus
- Take the bus from Norristown Transit Center to Gulph Millsbus M1 Bus
- Take the bus from Gulph Mills Station - on street to Chestnut St & Broad Stbus 124 / ...
1h 22m$6–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Elm Street Station to Philadelphiataxi 17.5 mi
28 min$50–65Drive 17.5 mi
- Drive from Elm Street Station to Philadelphiacar 17.5 mi
28 min$4–5
Elm Street Station to Philadelphia by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Elm Street Station to Philadelphia is to train which costs $3 - $5 and takes 41 min.
The fastest way to get from Elm Street Station to Philadelphia is to taxi which takes 28 min and costs $50 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Elm Street Station to Philadelphia. However, there are services departing from Norristown Transit Center and arriving at Chestnut St & Broad St via Gulph Mills Station - on street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 22m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Norristown Transit Center and arriving at Jefferson Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 41 min.
The distance between Elm Street Station and Philadelphia is 17 miles. The road distance is 17.6 miles.
The best way to get from Elm Street Station to Philadelphia without a car is to train which takes 41 min and costs $3 - $5.
The train from Norristown Transit Center to Jefferson Station takes 41 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Elm Street Station to Philadelphia bus services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Norristown Transit Center station.
Elm Street Station to Philadelphia train services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Norristown Transit Center station.
The best way to get from Elm Street Station to Philadelphia is to train which takes 41 min and costs $3 - $5. Alternatively, you can bus and line 124 bus, which costs $5 - $9 and takes 1h 22m.
What companies run services between Elm Street Station, PA, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?
SEPTA operates a train from Norristown Transit Center to Jefferson Station hourly. Tickets cost $3–5 and the journey takes 41 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Norristown Transit Center to Chestnut St & Broad St via Gulph Mills and Gulph Mills Station - on street in around 1h 22m.
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Train from Norristown Transit Center to Jefferson Station
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Bus from Norristown Transit Center to Gulph Mills
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Gulph Mills Station - on street to Chestnut St & Broad St
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Estimated price
- $50–65
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
Elm Street Station to Philadelphia bus services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Gulph Mills station.
Elm Street Station to Philadelphia train services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Jefferson Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elm Street Station to Philadelphia is 18 miles. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Elm Street Station to Philadelphia.
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