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
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
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!