There are 4 ways to get from Glenolden to Reading by train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Glenolden to Jefferson Stationtrain Wil
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Readingbus FlixBus 2650 / ...
3h 26m$12–18Drive 51.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Glenolden to Readingcar 51.4 mi
1h 22m$10–14Taxi
- Take the taxi from Glenolden to Readingtaxi 51.4 mi
1h 22m$140–180Line 21 bus, bus
- Take the bus from 69th St Transit Center South Terminal to Chestnut St & 12th Stbus 21
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Readingbus FlixBus 2650 / ...
4h 15m$15–21
Glenolden to Reading by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Glenolden to Reading is to drive which costs $9 - $14 and takes 1h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Glenolden to Reading is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs $9 - $14.
No, there is no direct bus from Glenolden to Reading. However, there are services departing from Ashland Av & MacDade Blvd - FS and arriving at Reading via 69th St Transit Center South Terminal and Philadelphia Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
The distance between Glenolden and Reading is 66 miles. The road distance is 51.7 miles.
The best way to get from Glenolden to Reading without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 26m and costs $11 - $18.
It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Glenolden to Reading, including transfers.
Glenolden to Reading bus services, operated by SEPTA, depart from 69th St Transit Center South Terminal station.
Glenolden to Reading bus services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Chestnut St & 12th St station.
Yes, the driving distance between Glenolden to Reading is 52 miles. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Glenolden to Reading.
There are 49+ hotels available in Reading.
What companies run services between Glenolden, PA, USA and Reading, PA, USA?
You can take a bus from Ashland Av & MacDade Blvd - FS to Reading via 69th St Transit Center South Terminal, Chestnut St & 12th St, and Philadelphia Bus Station in around 4h 15m.
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Train from Glenolden to Jefferson Station
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Bus from 69th St Transit Center South Terminal to Chestnut St & 12th St
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Estimated price
- $140–180
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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