February 9, 2017

SEPTA Regional Rail Stations with Multiple Lines

Philly may look great in the snow today, but driving to and from work during a storm can be miserable. Fortunately, SEPTA’s Regional Rail provides options that allow riders to safely travel in inclement weather.

Our clients, especially those who work in the city, often have “access to regional rail” on their wish list when looking at new homes. But trains can still be delayed, or even cancelled due to severe conditions. Don’t be forced to call out of work because one line is shut down.

Below are regional rail stations that are serviced by multiple lines, and one area that has two lines within walking distance. Worth considering if you are in the market for a new home!

Glenside

49 W. Glenside Ave.
Glenside PA 19038

On average, a train ride from Glenside into Center City takes just under 30 minutes and is supported by three regional rails.

Bonus: Hit Elcy’s Café, which is attached to the train station, for a coffee to warm you up!

Serviced By:

Airport Line Regional Rail
Warminster Line Regional Rail
Lansdale/Doylestown Line Regional Rail

Glenside Station

Jenkintown-Wyncote

2 Greenwood Ave.
Jenkintown PA 19046

Not far from Glenside Station, the ride to Center City will also take under half an hour. This station though boasts four rail lines.

Serviced By:

Airport Line Regional Rail
Warminster Line Regional Rail
West Trenton Line Regional Rail
Lansdale/Doylestown Line Regional Rail

Elkins Park

7876 Spring Ave.
Elkins Park PA 19027

This station, which interestingly enough is on the National Register of Historic Places, has four line options for commuters.

Serviced By:

Airport Line Regional Rail
Warminster Line Regional Rail
West Trenton Line Regional Rail
Lansdale/Doylestown Line Regional Rail

Melrose Park

900 Valley Rd.
Melrose Park, PA 19027

Melrose Park Station is located just outside the city limits, and will take just 20 minutes to make it to Center City.

Serviced By:

Airport Line Regional Rail
Warminster Line Regional Rail
Lansdale/Doylestown Line Regional Rail

University City

3149 Convention Blvd.
Philadelphia PA 19104

From University City, you aren’t just limited to Regional Rail, but for the sake of consistency, this station is serviced by five lines and it takes just minutes to arrive in Center City.

Serviced By:

Airport Line Regional Rail
Warminster Line Regional Rail
Wilmington/Newark Line Regional Rail
West Trenton Line Regional Rail
Media/Elwyn Line Regional Rail

Chesnut Hill station

Chestnut Hill

Chestnut Hill East

100 E. Chestnut Hill Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19118

Chestnut Hill West

Germantown & Evergreens Aves.
Philadelphia, PA 19118

While no individual station has more than one line run through it, Chestnut Hill is unique in that it has two entire lines, Chestnut Hill East, and Chestnut Hill West. The lines for each begin just .3 miles apart from one another. So if one line is delayed or cancelled, take the seven minute walk to the next one!