There are many benefits to living near public transportation including savings on parking, savings on car, weather friendly options and more.
In addition to all the greenery, great restaurants, and shopping, Manayunk’s proximity to public transit is just another appealing aspect of the Manayunk lifestyle…
…but where is it? how do you get to the Manayunk train station? and where does it take you?
Entrance:
You can enter the Manayunk train station at a ramp at the corner of Gay Street and Cresson Street. When you get off at the Manayunk Train Station (from Center City), go down the ramp, turn right and you are in the heart of Manayunk’s Main Street with lots of restaurants and shops.
**Note, if you are taking the train from Manayunk to Center City you’ll want to access from Carson & Cresson Street (see pictures below in this article for the various entrances)
This is a picture of what it looks like if you are arriving from Center City. To get to Main Street from here, you’ll come down the ramp and turn right.
What Train Line is it:
The Manayunk train is on the Manayunk/Norristown Line and goes in two directions (toward Center City Philadelphia -AND- to Norristown).
Where does the Train Stop (when heading toward Center City)?
When heading toward Center City, the Manayunk Train stops include:
East Falls, North Broad, Temple University, Jefferson Station, Suburban Station, 30th Street Station, and Penn Medicine Station/University City.*
Where does the Train Stop (toward Norristown)?
When heading toward Norristown, the Manayunk Train stops include:
Ivy Ridge, Miquon, Spring Mill, Conshohocken, Norristown, Main Street, Elm Street.*
What train stop do I get off at?
That depends of course on where you want to go.
For example, if you are going to Temple, then the Temple University stop is likely your closest option.
If you want to go to Old City or Washington Square, then you will likely want to get off at Jefferson Station (11th and Filbert).
If you are trying to go to Logan Square, the Art Museum area, Rittenhouse, then you probably want to get off at Suburban Station.
Looking to go to New York or Washington D.C, head to 30th Street and switch trains to Amtrak.
The Manayunk train station provides convenient access to Center City Philadelphia, stopping at Jefferson and Suburban Station – and is among the appealing parts of living in Manayunk.
Also, don’t forget if heading toward Center City to access on the other side of the tracks. This is a picture of what it looks like if you are taking the train to Center City.
If you are looking for apartments near the train with easy access to Center City, The Roe at Manayunk Apartments is a transit-friendly apartment building and 1 Block from the Manayunk Train Station.
* Note: some trains do not stop at every stop so be sure to check the train schedule first. https://www.septa.org/schedules/NOR?directionId=1&date=2024-12-19
Also, most stations have many entrances so be sure to do your research ahead of time to figure out the optimal way to go from your station to your destination.
