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How to get from University City to Chester by bus?

By bus

To get from University City to Chester in Philadelphia, take the 42 bus from 34th St & Convention Av station to Marshall Rd & Long Ln - Fs station. Next, take the 109 bus from Marshall Rd & Long Ln - Fs station to Chester Transportation Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 15 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

75min$2.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 42
42
Bus - 109
109
Leaves from 34th St & Convention Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    34th St & Convention Av
    ID 31393
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4242
    Wait for bus
    42
    Wycombe
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Marshall Rd & Long Ln - Fs
    ID 22187
    17 min
  • 4
    Bus - 109109
    Wait for bus
    109
    Chester Transportation Center
  • 5
    Ride to bus station Chester Transportation Center
    Ride to bus station
    Chester Transportation Center
    ID 31036
    39 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 42 and 113

To get from University City to Chester in Philadelphia, take the 42 bus from 34th St & Convention Av station to Marshall Rd & 69th St station. Next, take the 113 bus from 69th St Blvd & Marshall Rd - Fs station to Chester Transportation Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 26 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

86min$2.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 42
42
Bus - 113
113
Leaves from 34th St & Convention Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    34th St & Convention Av
    ID 31393
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4242
    Wait for bus
    42
    Wycombe
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Marshall Rd & 69th St
    ID 22183
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    69th St Blvd & Marshall Rd - Fs
    ID 30516
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 113113
    Wait for bus
    113
    Chester 9th-Highland
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Chester Transportation Center
    Ride to bus station
    Chester Transportation Center
    ID 31036
    37 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from University City to Chester

The distance between University City, Philadelphia and Chester, Philadelphia is approximately 14.83 mi, which can typically be travelled in 75 min. Moovit will show you the directions from University City to Chester 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 Chester, Philadelphia

Chester is located at Chester, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Chester Transportation Center.

Train stations close to Chester:

  • Chester
  • Eddystone
  • Highland Avenue

Bus stations close to Chester:

  • Chester Transportation Center
  • 6th & Edgemont Av
  • Welsh St & Wall St

Alternative route by bus via 42 and 113

To get from University City to Chester in Philadelphia, take the 42 bus from 34th St & Convention Av station to Marshall Rd & 69th St station. Next, take the 113 bus from 69th St Blvd & Marshall Rd - Fs station to Chester Transportation Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 26 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

86min$2.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 42
42
Bus - 113
113
Leaves from 34th St & Convention Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    34th St & Convention Av
    ID 31393
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4242
    Wait for bus
    42
    Wycombe
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Marshall Rd & 69th St
    ID 22183
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    69th St Blvd & Marshall Rd - Fs
    ID 30516
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 113113
    Wait for bus
    113
    Chester 9th-Highland
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Chester Transportation Center
    Ride to bus station
    Chester Transportation Center
    ID 31036
    37 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 75 minutes, using Bus line 42, Bus line 109.

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

    The alternative route takes 86 minutes, using Bus line 42, Bus line 113.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 15 min.

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

    The 42 bus line goes from 34th St & Convention Av station near University City to Wycombe station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Chester Transportation Center station near Chester in Philadelphia

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

    The total travel time between University City and Chester in Philadelphia by bus is about 1 hr 15 min.

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

    Get on the 42 bus from the 34th St & Convention Av stop near University City in Philadelphia.

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

    Get off the bus at the Chester Transportation Center stop, which is closest to Chester in Philadelphia.

  • When is the first train from University City to Chester in Philadelphia?

    The first train from University City to Chester in Philadelphia is Wilmington/Newark Line. It leaves the University City station at 3:41 AM.

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

    The ride from University City to Chester costs $2.00.

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