There are 4 ways to get from Philadelphia to Chestnut Hill by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Suburban Station to Chestnut Hill Westtrain Chw
41 min$2–4Line 23 bus
- Take the bus from 11th St & Race St to Germantown Av & Evergreen Avbus 23
1h$2–4Taxi
- Take the taxi from Philadelphia to Chestnut Hilltaxi 10.7 mi
21 min$30–40Drive 10.7 mi
- Drive from Philadelphia to Chestnut Hillcar 10.7 mi
21 min$2–3
Philadelphia to Chestnut Hill by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Chestnut Hill is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 21 min.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Chestnut Hill is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs $30 - $40.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 11th St & Race St and arriving at Germantown Av & Evergreen Av. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Suburban Station station and arriving at Chestnut Hill West. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 41 min.
The distance between Philadelphia and Chestnut Hill is 12 miles. The road distance is 10.7 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Chestnut Hill without a car is to train which takes 41 min and costs $2 - $4.
The train from Suburban Station to Chestnut Hill West takes 41 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Philadelphia to Chestnut Hill bus services, operated by SEPTA, depart from 11th St & Race St station.
Philadelphia to Chestnut Hill train services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Suburban Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Chestnut Hill is to train which takes 41 min and costs $2 - $4. Alternatively, you can line 23 bus, which costs $2 - $4 and takes 1h.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia County, PA, USA?
SEPTA operates a train from Suburban Station to Chestnut Hill West hourly. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 41 min. Alternatively, SEPTA operates a bus from 11th St & Race St to Germantown Av & Evergreen Av every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 1h.
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Train from Suburban Station to Chestnut Hill West
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Bus from 11th St & Race St to Germantown Av & Evergreen Av
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Estimated price
- $30–40
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
Philadelphia to Chestnut Hill bus services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Germantown Av & Evergreen Av station.
Philadelphia to Chestnut Hill train services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Chestnut Hill West station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Chestnut Hill is 11 miles. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from Philadelphia to Chestnut Hill.
There are 913+ hotels available in Chestnut Hill.