How to get from Philadelphia City Hall to Eastern State Penitentiary by bus?

Philadelphia City Hall to Eastern State Penitentiary - Bus Schedule

The 48 bus from Philadelphia City Hall to Eastern State Penitentiary runs from 12:13 AM to 11:43 PM, with departures every 10 min-4 hr. The trip takes about 16 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Philadelphia City Hall to Eastern State Penitentiary by bus

Take one direct bus from Philadelphia City Hall to Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia: take the 48 bus from Arch St & Broad St station to 22nd St & Fairmount Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 16 min. The ride fare is $2.50. The bus schedule from Philadelphia City Hall may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Eastern State Penitentiary on the Moovit app.

16min$2.50
Walk to bus stationBus - 48
48
Walk to Eastern State Penitentiary
Leaves from Arch St & Broad St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Arch St & Broad St
    ID 4474
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4848
    Wait for bus
    48
    27th-Allegheny
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    22nd St & Fairmount Av
    ID 3124
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to Eastern State Penitentiary
    Walk to
    Eastern State Penitentiary
    170 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Philadelphia City Hall to Eastern State Penitentiary

The distance between Philadelphia City Hall, Philadelphia and Eastern State Penitentiary, Philadelphia is approximately 1.77 mi, which can typically be travelled in 16 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Philadelphia City Hall to Eastern State Penitentiary by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Philadelphia – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Philadelphia City Hall to Eastern State Penitentiary

To check the bus schedule from Philadelphia City Hall to Eastern State Penitentiary using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Philadelphia City Hall) and destination (Eastern State Penitentiary), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, 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 schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Philadelphia City Hall to Eastern State Penitentiary?

    The fastest way takes 16 minutes, using Bus line 48.

  • Is there a direct bus between Philadelphia City Hall and Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia?

    Yes, there is a direct bus going from Philadelphia City Hall to Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia in 16 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Philadelphia City Hall to Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia?

    The 48 bus line goes from Arch St & Broad St station near Philadelphia City Hall to 22nd St & Fairmount Av station near Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia.

  • How long does it take to travel from Philadelphia City Hall to Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia by bus?

    The total travel time between Philadelphia City Hall and Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia by bus is about 16 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Philadelphia City Hall to get to Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia?

    Get on the 48 bus from the Arch St & Broad St stop near Philadelphia City Hall in Philadelphia.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Philadelphia City Hall and Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia?

    Get off the bus at the 22nd St & Fairmount Av stop, which is closest to Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia.

  • When is the first metro from Philadelphia City Hall to Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia?

    The first metro from Philadelphia City Hall to Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia is 13th St to 80th St/Eastwick. It leaves the 13th St station at 12:11 AM.

  • When is the first bus from Philadelphia City Hall to Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia?

    The first bus from Philadelphia City Hall to Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia is 5th-Market to 23rd-Venango. It leaves the JFK Blvd & 15th St stop at 12:17 AM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Philadelphia City Hall to Eastern State Penitentiary?

    The ride from Philadelphia City Hall to Eastern State Penitentiary costs $2.50.

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