There are 4 ways to get from Philadelphia to Bala Cynwyd by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Suburban Station to Meriontrain Pao
17 min$3Drive 6.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Philadelphia to Bala Cynwydcar 6.5 mi
11 min$2Line 44 bus
- Take the bus from JFK Blvd & 15th St to City Av & Bala Avbus 44
26 min$3Taxi
- Take the taxi from Philadelphia to Bala Cynwydtaxi 6.5 mi
11 min$20–25
Philadelphia to Bala Cynwyd by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Bala Cynwyd is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 11 min.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Bala Cynwyd is to taxi which takes 11 min and costs $20 - $25.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from JFK Blvd & 15th St and arriving at City Av & Bala Av. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 26 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Suburban Station station and arriving at Merion. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17 min.
The distance between Philadelphia and Bala Cynwyd is 6 miles. The road distance is 6.5 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Bala Cynwyd without a car is to train which takes 17 min and costs $3.
The train from Suburban Station to Merion takes 17 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Philadelphia to Bala Cynwyd bus services, operated by SEPTA, depart from JFK Blvd & 15th St station.
Philadelphia to Bala Cynwyd train services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Suburban Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Bala Cynwyd is to train which takes 17 min and costs $3. Alternatively, you can line 44 bus, which costs $3 and takes 26 min.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Bala Cynwyd, PA, USA?
SEPTA operates a train from Suburban Station to Merion hourly. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 17 min. Alternatively, SEPTA operates a bus from JFK Blvd & 15th St to City Av & Bala Av hourly. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 26 min.
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Train from Suburban Station to Merion
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Bus from JFK Blvd & 15th St to City Av & Bala Av
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Estimated price
- $20–25
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
Philadelphia to Bala Cynwyd bus services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at City Av & Bala Av station.
Philadelphia to Bala Cynwyd train services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Merion station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Bala Cynwyd is 7 miles. It takes approximately 11 min to drive from Philadelphia to Bala Cynwyd.
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