How to get from University City to Bordentown by bus, light rail and subway?

By bus, light rail and subway

To get from University City to Bordentown in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one bus line, one subway line and one light rail 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 RLR light rail from Walter Rand Transportation Ctr station to Bordentown Light Rail Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 39 min.

99min
Walk to bus stationBus - 42
42
Subway - PATCOPATCO
Light Rail - RLR
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
    2nd-Spruce
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chestnut St & 8th St
    ID 6113
    13 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
    Broadway
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Walter Rand Transportation Ctr
    ID 30871
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Light Rail - RLRRLR
    Wait for light rail
    RLR
    Rvln Trenton
  • 9
    Ride to light rail station Bordentown Light Rail Station
    Ride to light rail station
    Bordentown Light Rail Station
    ID 30858
    48 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By light rail and train

To get from University City to Bordentown in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one light rail line: take the AIR train from University City station to 30th Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train and finally take the RLR light rail from Trenton Transit Center Light Rail Sta station to Bordentown Light Rail Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 29 min.

89min
Train - AIR
AIR
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Light Rail - RLR
Leaves from University City

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    University City
  • 2
    Train - AIRAIR
    Wait for train
    AIR
    #4702 - Center City Philadelphia
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    3 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Boston
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Trenton
    28 min
  • 6
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Trenton Transit Center Light Rail Sta
    ID 30855
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Light Rail - RLRRLR
    Wait for light rail
    RLR
    Rvln Waterfront Enter Center
  • 8
    Ride to light rail station Bordentown Light Rail Station
    Ride to light rail station
    Bordentown Light Rail Station
    ID 30858
    11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from University City to Bordentown

The distance between University City, Philadelphia and Bordentown, Philadelphia is approximately 32.16 mi, which can typically be travelled in 99 min. Moovit will show you the directions from University City to Bordentown by bus, light rail 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 Bordentown, Philadelphia

Bordentown is located at Bordentown, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Farnsworth Ave at Park St#.

Bus stations close to Bordentown:

  • Farnsworth Ave at Park St#
  • Park St at 2nd St#
  • Park St at 3rd St#

Related Routes

By light rail and train

To get from University City to Bordentown in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one light rail line: take the AIR train from University City station to 30th Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train and finally take the RLR light rail from Trenton Transit Center Light Rail Sta station to Bordentown Light Rail Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 29 min.

89min
Train - AIR
AIR
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Light Rail - RLR
Leaves from University City

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    University City
  • 2
    Train - AIRAIR
    Wait for train
    AIR
    #4702 - Center City Philadelphia
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    3 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Boston
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Trenton
    28 min
  • 6
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Trenton Transit Center Light Rail Sta
    ID 30855
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Light Rail - RLRRLR
    Wait for light rail
    RLR
    Rvln Waterfront Enter Center
  • 8
    Ride to light rail station Bordentown Light Rail Station
    Ride to light rail station
    Bordentown Light Rail Station
    ID 30858
    11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 99 minutes, using Bus line 42, Bus line PATCO, Bus line RLR.

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

    The alternative route takes 89 minutes, using Bus line AIR, Bus line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Bus line RLR.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one subway line and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 39 min.

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

    The 42 bus line goes from Civic Center Blvd & Convention Av - FS station near University City to 2nd-Spruce station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one light rail line till Bordentown Light Rail Station station near Bordentown in Philadelphia

  • How long does it take to travel from University City to Bordentown in Philadelphia by bus, subway and light rail?

    The total travel time between University City and Bordentown in Philadelphia by bus, subway and light rail is about 1 hr 39 min.

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

    Get off the bus at the Bordentown Light Rail Station station, which is closest to Bordentown in Philadelphia.

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