What is the cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Elkins Park?

The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Elkins Park is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 18 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Elkins Park?

The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Elkins Park is to taxi which takes 18 min and costs $29 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Philadelphia and Elkins Park?

No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia to Elkins Park. However, there are services departing from 15th St & Market St and arriving at Old York Rd & Church Rd via Olney Transit Center - Rt 55. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Philadelphia and Elkins Park?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Jefferson Station station and arriving at Elkins Park. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19 min.

How far is it from Philadelphia to Elkins Park?

The distance between Philadelphia and Elkins Park is 10 miles. The road distance is 9.6 miles.

How do I travel from Philadelphia to Elkins Park without a car?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Elkins Park without a car is to train which takes 19 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Philadelphia to Elkins Park?

The train from Jefferson Station to Elkins Park takes 19 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Elkins Park bus from?

Philadelphia to Elkins Park bus services, operated by SEPTA, depart from 15th St & Market St station.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Elkins Park train from?

Philadelphia to Elkins Park train services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Jefferson Station.

Train or bus from Philadelphia to Elkins Park?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Elkins Park is to train which takes 19 min and costs $3. Alternatively, you can line 16 bus and line 55 bus, which costs $6 and takes 1h 7m.

Where does the Philadelphia to Elkins Park bus arrive?

Philadelphia to Elkins Park bus services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Broad St & Tabor Rd station.

Where does the Philadelphia to Elkins Park train arrive?

Philadelphia to Elkins Park train services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Elkins Park station.

Can I drive from Philadelphia to Elkins Park?

Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Elkins Park is 10 miles. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from Philadelphia to Elkins Park.

Where can I stay near Elkins Park?

There are 1010+ hotels available in Elkins Park.

Philadelphia to Elkins Park - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 16 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Philadelphia to Elkins Park by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Jefferson Station to Elkins Parktrain Lan / ...
19 min
$3
Drive 9.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Philadelphia to Elkins Parkcar 9.5 mi
18 min
$2–3
Line 16 bus, line 55 bus
1. Take the bus from 15th St & Market St to Broad St & Tabor Rdbus 16 / ...
2. Take the bus from Olney Transit Center - Rt 55 to Old York Rd & Church Rdbus 55
1h 7m
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Philadelphia to Elkins Parktaxi 9.5 mi
18 min
$29–35

Philadelphia to Elkins Park by train

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Distance: 9.5 mi
Duration: 19 min

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Elkins Park, PA, USA?

SEPTA operates a train from Jefferson Station to Elkins Park every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 19 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 15th St & Market St to Old York Rd & Church Rd via Broad St & Tabor Rd and Olney Transit Center - Rt 55 in around 1h 7m.

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