There are 5 ways to get from Temple University to Bala Cynwyd by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Temple University to Meriontrain Pao
32 min$2–4Drive 6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Temple University to Bala Cynwydcar 6 mi
12 min$1–2Line 23 bus, line 65 bus
- Take the bus from 11th St & Berks St to Germantown Av & Chelten Avbus 23
- Take the bus from Chelten Av & Germantown Av - FS to City Av & Bala Avbus 65
1h 7m$5–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Temple University to Bala Cynwydtaxi 6 mi
12 min$19–24Line 23 bus, line 44 bus
- Take the bus from 12th St & Berks St to 12th St & Market Stbus 23
- Take the bus from Market St & 12th St - MBFS to Old Lancaster Rd & Gramercy Rdbus 44
1h 15m$5–8
Temple University to Bala Cynwyd by foot and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Temple University to Bala Cynwyd is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 12 min.
The fastest way to get from Temple University to Bala Cynwyd is to taxi which takes 12 min and costs $19 - $24.
No, there is no direct bus from Temple University to Bala Cynwyd. However, there are services departing from 11th St & Berks St and arriving at City Av & Bala Av via Chelten Av & Germantown Av - FS. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 7m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Temple University and arriving at Merion. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 28 min.
The distance between Temple University and Bala Cynwyd is 9 miles. The road distance is 6.1 miles.
The best way to get from Temple University to Bala Cynwyd without a car is to train which takes 32 min and costs $2 - $4.
The train from Temple University to Merion takes 28 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Temple University to Bala Cynwyd bus services, operated by SEPTA, depart from 11th St & Berks St station.
Temple University to Bala Cynwyd train services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Temple University station.
The best way to get from Temple University to Bala Cynwyd is to train which takes 32 min and costs $2 - $4. Alternatively, you can line 23 bus and line 65 bus, which costs $4 - $8 and takes 1h 7m.
What companies run services between Temple University, Philadelphia County, PA, USA and Bala Cynwyd, PA, USA?
SEPTA operates a train from Temple University to Merion hourly. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 28 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Temple University to City Av & Bala Av via 11th St & Berks St, Germantown Av & Chelten Av, and Chelten Av & Germantown Av - FS in around 1h 7m.
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Train from Temple University to Merion
- Ave. Duration
- 28 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 & Berks St to Germantown Av & Chelten Av
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Chelten Av & Germantown Av - FS to City Av & Bala Av
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from 12th St & Berks St to 12th St & Market St
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Market St & 12th St - MBFS to Old Lancaster Rd & Gramercy Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Estimated price
- $19–24
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
Temple University to Bala Cynwyd bus services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Germantown Av & Chelten Av station.
Temple University to Bala Cynwyd train services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Merion station.
Yes, the driving distance between Temple University to Bala Cynwyd is 6 miles. It takes approximately 12 min to drive from Temple University to Bala Cynwyd.
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