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

By bus, light rail and subway

To get from University City to Burlington 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 Burlington Towne Ctr Light Rail Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 25 min.

85min
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 Burlington Towne Ctr Light Rail Station
    Ride to light rail station
    Burlington Towne Ctr Light Rail Station
    ID 30861
    34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from University City to Burlington in Philadelphia, take the 42 bus from Civic Center Blvd & Convention Av - FS station to Chestnut St & 12th St station. Next, take the 409 bus from Market St at 12th St station to Broad St at High St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 58 min.

118min
Walk to bus stationBus - 42
42
Bus - 409
409
Walk to Burlington
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 & 12th St
    ID 6058
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Market St at 12th St
    ID 27954
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 409409
    Wait for bus
    409
    Trenton Via Country Plaza
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broad St at High St
    ID 14186
    79 min
  • 7
    Walk to Burlington
    Walk to
    Burlington
    70 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from University City to Burlington

The distance between University City, Philadelphia and Burlington, Philadelphia is approximately 22.82 mi, which can typically be travelled in 85 min. Moovit will show you the directions from University City to Burlington 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 Burlington, Philadelphia

Burlington is located at Burlington, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Broad St at High St.

Train stations close to Burlington:

  • Bristol
  • Croydon

Bus stations close to Burlington:

  • Broad St at High St
  • High St at Broad St
  • Broad St at Talbot St

By bus

To get from University City to Burlington in Philadelphia, take the 42 bus from Civic Center Blvd & Convention Av - FS station to Chestnut St & 12th St station. Next, take the 409 bus from Market St at 12th St station to Broad St at High St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 58 min.

118min
Walk to bus stationBus - 42
42
Bus - 409
409
Walk to Burlington
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 & 12th St
    ID 6058
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Market St at 12th St
    ID 27954
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 409409
    Wait for bus
    409
    Trenton Via Country Plaza
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broad St at High St
    ID 14186
    79 min
  • 7
    Walk to Burlington
    Walk to
    Burlington
    70 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 85 minutes, using Bus line 42, Bus line PATCO, Bus line RLR.

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

    The alternative route takes 118 minutes, using Bus line 42, Bus line 409.

  • Is there a direct bus between University City and Burlington 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 25 min.

  • Which bus line goes from University City to Burlington 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 Burlington Towne Ctr Light Rail Station station near Burlington in Philadelphia

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

    The total travel time between University City and Burlington in Philadelphia by bus, subway and light rail is about 1 hr 25 min.

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

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

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