Philly suburbs with regional rail more than once an hour? I would love to avoid the city wage tax but have access to a train that goes in/out of Jefferson more than once an hour https://tinyurl.com/2y8lmc4b #philly #philadelphia #jawnphilly
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I chose Drexel Hill because we have both trolleys and buses that go to 69th Street, and then the MFL from 69th into the city runs every 6 minutes during business hours and every 10 at most other times. Trolley and bus are every half hour. I can usually leave within 15 minutes on one or the other.
may 24, 2025, 7:41 am • 1 0 • view
In Montco, if you live near the NHSL, it runs every 20 minutes during business hours, connecting to the MFL (now the L) at 69th.
may 24, 2025, 8:03 am • 0 0 • view
I do think Drexel Hill has more options for a short walk to two options. I’m less than 10 minutes from both the trolley and bus. Both also get me to a nearby grocery store, or to Media for restaurants. I usually drive to those, but I was planning ahead for my daughter, who I don’t think will.
may 24, 2025, 7:56 am • 0 0 • view
Other parts of Delco offer similar combos. Lansdowne puts you near a regional and trolley. Swarthmore and Media can work. Depends on exactly where you live.
may 24, 2025, 7:49 am • 0 0 • view
The total combined travel time is about 10 minutes more than on a regional train, but that’s ok for me. The MFL is not as pleasant a ride as the regionals.
may 24, 2025, 7:43 am • 0 0 • view