How to get from University City to Charlestown by bus?

By bus

To get from University City to Charlestown in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 40 bus from South St & Convention Av station to Pine St & 3rd St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 57 bus and finally take the FLIXBUS 2602 bus from Philadelphia station to Malvern station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 21 min.

141min
Walk to bus stationBus - 40
40
Bus - 57
57
Bus - FLIXBUS 2602FLIXBUS 2602
Walk to Charlestown
Leaves from South St & Convention Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South St & Convention Av
    ID 30648
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4040
    Wait for bus
    40
    2nd-Lombard Via Pine St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pine St & 3rd St
    ID 311
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    3rd St & Pine St
    ID 17558
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5757
    Wait for bus
    57
    Fern Rock Transportation Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    3rd St & Green St
    ID 24867
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Philadelphia
    ID 6MK
    260 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - FLIXBUS 2602FLIXBUS 2602
    Wait for bus
    FLIXBUS 2602
    Malvern
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Malvern
    ID 6MV
    35 min
  • 10
    Walk to Charlestown
    Walk to
    Charlestown
    2.42 mi • 50 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 40, 25 and FLIXBUS 2602

To get from University City to Charlestown in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 40 bus from South St & Convention Av station to Pine St & 2nd St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 25 bus and finally take the FLIXBUS 2602 bus from Philadelphia station to Malvern station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 21 min.

141min
Walk to bus stationBus - 40
40
Bus - 25
25
Bus - FLIXBUS 2602FLIXBUS 2602
Walk to Charlestown
Leaves from South St & Convention Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South St & Convention Av
    ID 30648
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4040
    Wait for bus
    40
    2nd-Lombard Via Pine St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pine St & 2nd St
    ID 32272
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Columbus Blvd & Spruce St
    ID 23983
    460 yd • 6 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2525
    Wait for bus
    25
    Frankford Transportation Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Spring Garden St & 2nd St - Mbfs
    ID 22030
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Philadelphia
    ID 6MK
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - FLIXBUS 2602FLIXBUS 2602
    Wait for bus
    FLIXBUS 2602
    Malvern
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Malvern
    ID 6MV
    35 min
  • 10
    Walk to Charlestown
    Walk to
    Charlestown
    2.42 mi • 50 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from University City to Charlestown

The distance between University City, Philadelphia and Charlestown, Philadelphia is approximately 27.36 mi, which can typically be travelled in 141 min. Moovit will show you the directions from University City to Charlestown by bus, 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 Charlestown, Philadelphia

Charlestown is located at Charlestown, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is General Warren Blvd & Otis - FS.

Train stations close to Charlestown:

  • Malvern

Bus stations close to Charlestown:

  • General Warren Blvd & Otis - FS
  • General Warren Blvd & Morehall Rd
  • Morehall Rd & Atwater Dr - FS

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via 40, 25 and FLIXBUS 2602

To get from University City to Charlestown in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 40 bus from South St & Convention Av station to Pine St & 2nd St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 25 bus and finally take the FLIXBUS 2602 bus from Philadelphia station to Malvern station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 21 min.

141min
Walk to bus stationBus - 40
40
Bus - 25
25
Bus - FLIXBUS 2602FLIXBUS 2602
Walk to Charlestown
Leaves from South St & Convention Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South St & Convention Av
    ID 30648
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4040
    Wait for bus
    40
    2nd-Lombard Via Pine St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pine St & 2nd St
    ID 32272
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Columbus Blvd & Spruce St
    ID 23983
    460 yd • 6 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2525
    Wait for bus
    25
    Frankford Transportation Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Spring Garden St & 2nd St - Mbfs
    ID 22030
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Philadelphia
    ID 6MK
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - FLIXBUS 2602FLIXBUS 2602
    Wait for bus
    FLIXBUS 2602
    Malvern
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Malvern
    ID 6MV
    35 min
  • 10
    Walk to Charlestown
    Walk to
    Charlestown
    2.42 mi • 50 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 141 minutes, using Bus line 40, Bus line 57, Bus line FLIXBUS 2602.

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

    The alternative route takes 141 minutes, using Bus line 40, Bus line 25, Bus line FLIXBUS 2602.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 21 min.

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

    The 40 bus line goes from South St & Convention Av station near University City to 2nd-Lombard Via Pine St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Charlestown station near Charlestown in Philadelphia

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

    The total travel time between University City and Charlestown in Philadelphia by bus is about 2 hr 21 min.

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

    Get on the 40 bus from the South St & Convention Av stop near University City in Philadelphia.

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

    Get off the bus at the Charlestown stop, which is closest to Charlestown in Philadelphia.

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