How to get from University of Pennsylvania to Cheltenham by bus and metro?

From University of Pennsylvania to Cheltenham by bus and metro

To get from University of Pennsylvania to Cheltenham in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 metro lines and one bus line: take the L1 metro from 40th St Station station to 8th St Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the B3 metro and finally take the 16 bus from Broad St & Tabor Rd station to Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av Loop station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 59 min. The ride fare is $3.50. The bus and metro schedule from University of Pennsylvania may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Cheltenham on the Moovit app.

59min$3.50
Walk to metro station
Metro - L1
Metro - B3
Bus - 16
16
Leaves from 40th St Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    40th St Station
    580 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Metro - L1
    Wait for metro
    L1
    Frankford Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    8th St Station
    8 min
  • 4
    Metro - B3
    Wait for metro
    B3
    Olney Transit Center
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Olney Transit Center
    ID 32095
    14 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broad St & Tabor Rd
    ID 17318
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 1616
    Wait for bus
    16
    Cheltenham-Ogontz
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av Loop
    Ride to bus station
    Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av Loop
    ID 136
    17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from University of Pennsylvania to Cheltenham

The distance between University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia and Cheltenham, Philadelphia is approximately 12.27 mi, which can typically be travelled in 59 min. Moovit will show you the directions from University of Pennsylvania to Cheltenham by bus and metro, so no matter how you choose to travel in Philadelphia – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Metro schedule from University of Pennsylvania to Cheltenham

To check the bus and metro schedule from University of Pennsylvania to Cheltenham using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (University of Pennsylvania) and destination (Cheltenham), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and metro routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and metro, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and metro schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from University of Pennsylvania to Cheltenham?

    The fastest way takes 59 minutes, using Metro line L1, Metro line B3, Bus line 16.

  • Is there a direct metro between University of Pennsylvania and Cheltenham in Philadelphia?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 metro lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 59 min.

  • Which metro line goes from University of Pennsylvania to Cheltenham in Philadelphia?

    The L1 metro line goes from 40th St Station near University of Pennsylvania to 8th St Station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line and one bus line till 8th St Station near Cheltenham in Philadelphia.

  • How long does it take to travel from University of Pennsylvania to Cheltenham in Philadelphia by metro and bus?

    The total travel time between University of Pennsylvania and Cheltenham in Philadelphia by metro and bus is about 59 min.

  • Where do I get on the metro near University of Pennsylvania to get to Cheltenham in Philadelphia?

    Get on the L1 metro from the 40th St Station near University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia.

  • Where do I get off the metro when travelling between University of Pennsylvania and Cheltenham in Philadelphia?

    Get off the metro at the 8th St Station, which is closest to Cheltenham in Philadelphia.

  • How much is the total metro and bus fare from University of Pennsylvania to Cheltenham?

    The ride from University of Pennsylvania to Cheltenham costs $3.50.

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