There are 4 ways to get from Merion Station to Temple University by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Merion to Temple Universitytrain Pao
40 min$2–4Line 65 bus, line 23 bus
- Take the bus from City Av & Berwick Rd - FS to Chelten Av & Germantown Av - FSbus 65
- Take the bus from Germantown Av & Armat St to 12th St & Berks Stbus 23
1h 28m$5–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Merion Station to Temple Universitytaxi 6.6 mi
14 min$21–26Drive 6.6 mi
- Drive from Merion Station to Temple Universitycar 6.6 mi
14 min$2
Merion Station to Temple University by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Merion Station to Temple University is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 14 min.
The fastest way to get from Merion Station to Temple University is to taxi which takes 14 min and costs $21 - $26.
No, there is no direct bus from Merion Station to Temple University. However, there are services departing from City Av & Berwick Rd - FS and arriving at 12th St & Berks St via Germantown Av & Armat St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 28m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Merion and arriving at Temple University. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 36 min.
The distance between Merion Station and Temple University is 9 miles. The road distance is 6.7 miles.
The best way to get from Merion Station to Temple University without a car is to train which takes 40 min and costs $2 - $4.
The train from Merion to Temple University takes 36 min including transfers and departs every two hours.
Merion Station to Temple University bus services, operated by SEPTA, depart from City Av & Berwick Rd - FS station.
Merion Station to Temple University train services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Merion station.
The best way to get from Merion Station to Temple University is to train which takes 40 min and costs $2 - $4. Alternatively, you can line 65 bus and line 23 bus, which costs $4 - $8 and takes 1h 28m.
What companies run services between Merion Station, PA, USA and Temple University, Philadelphia County, PA, USA?
SEPTA operates a train from Merion to Temple University every 2 hours. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 36 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Merion Station to Temple University via City Av & Berwick Rd - FS, Chelten Av & Germantown Av - FS, Germantown Av & Armat St, and 12th St & Berks St in around 1h 28m.
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Train from Merion to Temple University
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Bus from City Av & Berwick Rd - FS to Chelten Av & Germantown Av - FS
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Germantown Av & Armat St to 12th St & Berks St
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Estimated price
- $21–26
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
Merion Station to Temple University bus services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Chelten Av & Germantown Av - FS station.
Merion Station to Temple University train services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Temple University station.
Yes, the driving distance between Merion Station to Temple University is 7 miles. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from Merion Station to Temple University.
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