How to get from University City to Buckingham by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from University City to Buckingham in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the AIR train from University City station to 30th Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WTR train and finally take the 55 bus from Old York Rd & Baeder Rd station to Main St & Swamp Rd - FS station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 12 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

132min$11.25
Train - AIR
AIR
Train - WTR
WTR
Bus - 55
55
Walk to Buckingham
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 - WTRWTR
    Wait for train
    WTR
    #6304 - West Trenton
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Noble
    33 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Old York Rd & Baeder Rd
    ID 16642
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 5555
    Wait for bus
    55
    Cross Keys Via Doylestown
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Main St & Swamp Rd - FS
    ID 32223
    46 min
  • 9
    Walk to Buckingham
    Walk to
    Buckingham
    120 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and subway

To get from University City to Buckingham 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 & 13th St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BSL subway and finally take the 55 bus from Olney Transportation Center station to Main St & Swamp Rd - FS station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 11 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

131min$3.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 42
42
Subway - BSL
Subway - BSL
Bus - 55
55
Walk to Buckingham
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 & 13th St
    ID 6059
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    City Hall
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Subway - BSL
    Wait for subway
    BSL
    Fern Rock Transportation Center - Local
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Olney Transportation Center
    ID 32095
    22 min
  • 7
    Bus - 5555
    Wait for bus
    55
    Cross Keys Via Doylestown
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Main St & Swamp Rd - FS
    ID 32223
    63 min
  • 9
    Walk to Buckingham
    Walk to
    Buckingham
    120 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from University City to Buckingham

The distance between University City, Philadelphia and Buckingham, Philadelphia is approximately 31.77 mi, which can typically be travelled in 132 min. Moovit will show you the directions from University City to Buckingham by bus and train, 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 Buckingham, Philadelphia

Buckingham is located at Buckingham, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Main St & Swamp Rd - Mbns.

Train stations close to Buckingham:

  • Doylestown
  • Delaware Valley College

Bus stations close to Buckingham:

  • Main St & Swamp Rd - Mbns
  • Main St & Swamp Rd - FS
  • Main St & Chapman Av

Related Routes

By bus and subway

To get from University City to Buckingham 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 & 13th St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BSL subway and finally take the 55 bus from Olney Transportation Center station to Main St & Swamp Rd - FS station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 11 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

131min$3.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 42
42
Subway - BSL
Subway - BSL
Bus - 55
55
Walk to Buckingham
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 & 13th St
    ID 6059
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    City Hall
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Subway - BSL
    Wait for subway
    BSL
    Fern Rock Transportation Center - Local
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Olney Transportation Center
    ID 32095
    22 min
  • 7
    Bus - 5555
    Wait for bus
    55
    Cross Keys Via Doylestown
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Main St & Swamp Rd - FS
    ID 32223
    63 min
  • 9
    Walk to Buckingham
    Walk to
    Buckingham
    120 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 132 minutes, using Bus line AIR, Bus line WTR, Bus line 55.

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

    The alternative route takes 131 minutes, using Bus line 42, Bus line BSL, Bus line 55.

  • Is there a direct train between University City and Buckingham in Philadelphia?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 12 min.

  • Which train line goes from University City to Buckingham in Philadelphia?

    The AIR train line goes from #4702 - Center City Philadelphia station near University City to 30th Street station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Buckingham station near Buckingham in Philadelphia

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

    The total travel time between University City and Buckingham in Philadelphia by train and bus is about 2 hr 12 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near University City to get to Buckingham in Philadelphia?

    Get on the AIR train from the #4702 - Center City Philadelphia station near University City in Philadelphia.

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

    Get off the train at the Buckingham stop, which is closest to Buckingham in Philadelphia.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from University City to Buckingham?

    The ride from University City to Buckingham costs $11.25.

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