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How to get fromPhiladelphia to Glenoldenby train, bus, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Suburban Station to Glenoldentrain train Wil
    26 min
    $2–4

  2. Bus, line 113 bus

    1. Take the bus from 15th St & Market St - FS to 69th St Transit Center South Terminalbus bus L1 Owl
    2. Take the bus from 69th St TC South Berth 4 to MacDade Blvd & Cooke Avbus bus 113
    1h 1m
    $5–8

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Philadelphia to Glenoldentaxi taxi 9.1 mi
    17 min
    $28–35

  4. Drive  9.1 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Glenoldencar car 9.1 mi
    17 min
    $2–3

Philadelphia to Glenolden by train

Calendar118Weekly Trains
Duration26 minAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8.1 mi
  • Duration: 26 min

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Glenolden, PA, USA?

SEPTA operates a train from Suburban Station to Glenolden hourly. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 26 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 15th St & Market St - FS to MacDade Blvd & Cooke Av via 69th St TC South Berth 4 in around 1h 1m.

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