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

By bus and subway

To get from University City to Camden in Philadelphia, take the 42 bus from Civic Center Blvd & Convention Av - FS station to Chestnut St & 8th St station. Next, take the PATCO subway from 8th St Station station to Broadway station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 43 min. The ride fare is $3.40.

43min$3.40
Walk to bus stationBus - 42
42
Subway - PATCOPATCO
Walk to Camden
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
    Broadway
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to Camden
    Walk to
    Camden
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from University City to Camden in Philadelphia, take the 42 bus from Civic Center Blvd & Convention Av - FS station to Chestnut St & 12th St station. Next, take the 551 bus from Market St at 12th St station to Broadway In Front Of Wrtc station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 57 min.

57min
Walk to bus stationBus - 42
42
Bus - 551
551
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 & 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 - 551551
    Wait for bus
    551
    Atlantic City
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Broadway In Front Of Wrtc
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway In Front Of Wrtc
    ID 15031
    16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from University City to Camden

The distance between University City, Philadelphia and Camden, Philadelphia is approximately 5.55 mi, which can typically be travelled in 43 min. Moovit will show you the directions from University City to Camden 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 Camden, Philadelphia

Camden is located at Camden, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Broadway In Front Of Wrtc.

Subway stations close to Camden:

  • Broadway
  • City Hall

Bus stations close to Camden:

  • Broadway In Front Of Wrtc
  • Broadway Across From Wrtc
  • Gate #5 Inside the Wrtc

By bus

To get from University City to Camden in Philadelphia, take the 42 bus from Civic Center Blvd & Convention Av - FS station to Chestnut St & 12th St station. Next, take the 551 bus from Market St at 12th St station to Broadway In Front Of Wrtc station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 57 min.

57min
Walk to bus stationBus - 42
42
Bus - 551
551
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 & 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 - 551551
    Wait for bus
    551
    Atlantic City
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Broadway In Front Of Wrtc
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway In Front Of Wrtc
    ID 15031
    16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 43 minutes, using Bus line 42, Bus line PATCO.

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

    The alternative route takes 57 minutes, using Bus line 42, Bus line 551.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 43 min.

  • Which bus line goes from University City to Camden 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 subway line till Camden station near Camden in Philadelphia

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

    The total travel time between University City and Camden in Philadelphia by bus and subway is about 43 min.

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

    Get off the bus at the Camden station, which is closest to Camden in Philadelphia.

  • How much is the bus fare from University City to Camden?

    The ride from University City to Camden costs $3.40.

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