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How to get from University City to Berlin by bus and subway?

By bus and subway

To get from University City to Berlin in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 42 bus from Civic Center Blvd & Convention Av - FS station to Chestnut St & 8th St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PATCO subway and finally take the 554 bus from Lindenwold Station station to Us-30 at Ellis Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 31 min.

91min
Walk to bus stationBus - 42
42
Subway - PATCOPATCO
Bus - 554
554
Leaves from Civic Center Blvd & Convention Av - FS

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Civic Center Blvd & Convention Av - FS
    ID 21438
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4242
    Wait for bus
    42
    5th-Walnut
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chestnut St & 8th St
    ID 6113
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    8th St Station
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Subway - PATCOPATCO
    Wait for subway
    PATCO
    Lindenwold
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Lindenwold Station
    24 min
  • 7
    Bus - 554554
    Wait for bus
    554
    Atlantic City
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Us-30 at Ellis Ave
    Ride to bus station
    Us-30 at Ellis Ave
    ID 14949
    6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and subway via MFO, PATCO and 554

To get from University City to Berlin in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the MFO bus from Market St & 34th St - Mbns station to Market St & 8th St - Mbns station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PATCO subway and finally take the 554 bus from Lindenwold Station station to Us-30 at Ellis Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 35 min.

95min
Walk to bus stationBus - MFO
MFO
Subway - PATCOPATCO
Bus - 554
554
Leaves from Market St & 34th St - Mbns

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Market St & 34th St - Mbns
    ID 18995
    0.61 mi • 13 min
  • 2
    Bus - MFOMFO
    Wait for bus
    MFO
    Frankford Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Market St & 8th St - Mbns
    ID 18457
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    8th St Station
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - PATCOPATCO
    Wait for subway
    PATCO
    Lindenwold
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Lindenwold Station
    24 min
  • 7
    Bus - 554554
    Wait for bus
    554
    Atlantic City
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Us-30 at Ellis Ave
    Ride to bus station
    Us-30 at Ellis Ave
    ID 14949
    6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from University City to Berlin

The distance between University City, Philadelphia and Berlin, Philadelphia is approximately 19.55 mi, which can typically be travelled in 91 min. Moovit will show you the directions from University City to Berlin by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Philadelphia – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to University City

University City is located at University City, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is South St & Convention Av.

Bus stations close to University City:

  • South St & Convention Av
  • Civic Ctr Blvd & Health Sciences Dr - Fs
  • Civic Center Blvd & Convention Av - FS

Public transit stations close to Berlin, Philadelphia

Berlin is located at Berlin, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Us-30 at Ellis Ave.

Train stations close to Berlin:

  • Atco Station

Bus stations close to Berlin:

  • Us-30 at Ellis Ave
  • Us-30 at North Arlington Ave
  • Us-30 at South Arlington Ave

Alternative route by bus and subway via MFO, PATCO and 554

To get from University City to Berlin in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the MFO bus from Market St & 34th St - Mbns station to Market St & 8th St - Mbns station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PATCO subway and finally take the 554 bus from Lindenwold Station station to Us-30 at Ellis Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 35 min.

95min
Walk to bus stationBus - MFO
MFO
Subway - PATCOPATCO
Bus - 554
554
Leaves from Market St & 34th St - Mbns

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Market St & 34th St - Mbns
    ID 18995
    0.61 mi • 13 min
  • 2
    Bus - MFOMFO
    Wait for bus
    MFO
    Frankford Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Market St & 8th St - Mbns
    ID 18457
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    8th St Station
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - PATCOPATCO
    Wait for subway
    PATCO
    Lindenwold
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Lindenwold Station
    24 min
  • 7
    Bus - 554554
    Wait for bus
    554
    Atlantic City
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Us-30 at Ellis Ave
    Ride to bus station
    Us-30 at Ellis Ave
    ID 14949
    6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from University City to Berlin?

    The fastest way takes 91 minutes, using Bus line 42, Bus line PATCO, Bus line 554.

  • What is the alternative route to get from University City to Berlin?

    The alternative route takes 95 minutes, using Bus line MFO, Bus line PATCO, Bus line 554.

  • Is there a direct bus between University City and Berlin in Philadelphia?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 31 min.

  • Which bus line goes from University City to Berlin in Philadelphia?

    The 42 bus line goes from Civic Center Blvd & Convention Av - FS station near University City to 5th-Walnut station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till Us-30 at Ellis Ave station near Berlin in Philadelphia

  • How long does it take to travel from University City to Berlin in Philadelphia by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between University City and Berlin in Philadelphia by bus and subway is about 1 hr 31 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near University City to get to Berlin in Philadelphia?

    Get on the 42 bus from the Civic Center Blvd & Convention Av - FS stop near University City in Philadelphia.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between University City and Berlin in Philadelphia?

    Get off the bus at the Us-30 at Ellis Ave stop, which is closest to Berlin in Philadelphia.

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