How to get from Philadelphia Zoo to Eastern State Penitentiary by bus and metro?

From Philadelphia Zoo to Eastern State Penitentiary by bus and metro

To get from Philadelphia Zoo to Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia, take the G1 metro from Girard Av & 34th St - Mbfs station to Girard Av & 29th St station. Next, take the 49 bus from 29th St & Girard Av station to Fairmount Av & 22nd St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 21 min. The ride fare is $2.50. The bus and metro schedule from Philadelphia Zoo may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Eastern State Penitentiary on the Moovit app.

21min$2.50
Walk to metro station
Metro - G1
Bus - 49
49
Walk to Eastern State Penitentiary
Leaves from Girard Av & 34th St - Mbfs

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Girard Av & 34th St - Mbfs
    ID 30292
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Metro - G1
    Wait for metro
    G1
    Frankford-Delaware
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Girard Av & 29th St
    ID 21068
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    29th St & Girard Av
    ID 92
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    29th-Snyder
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fairmount Av & 22nd St
    ID 32493
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to Eastern State Penitentiary
    Walk to
    Eastern State Penitentiary
    140 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Philadelphia Zoo to Eastern State Penitentiary

The distance between Philadelphia Zoo, Philadelphia and Eastern State Penitentiary, Philadelphia is approximately 1.89 mi, which can typically be travelled in 21 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Philadelphia Zoo to Eastern State Penitentiary 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 Philadelphia Zoo to Eastern State Penitentiary

To check the bus and metro schedule from Philadelphia Zoo to Eastern State Penitentiary using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Philadelphia Zoo) and destination (Eastern State Penitentiary), 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 Philadelphia Zoo to Eastern State Penitentiary?

    The fastest way takes 21 minutes, using Metro line G1, Bus line 49.

  • Is there a direct metro between Philadelphia Zoo and Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia?

    No, you’ll have to take one metro line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 21 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Philadelphia Zoo to Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia?

    The G1 metro line goes from Girard Av & 34th St - Mbfs station near Philadelphia Zoo to Girard Av & 29th St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Girard Av & 29th St station near Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia.

  • How long does it take to travel from Philadelphia Zoo to Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia by metro and bus?

    The total travel time between Philadelphia Zoo and Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia by metro and bus is about 21 min.

  • Where do I get on the metro near Philadelphia Zoo to get to Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia?

    Get on the G1 metro from the Girard Av & 34th St - Mbfs station near Philadelphia Zoo in Philadelphia.

  • Where do I get off the metro when travelling between Philadelphia Zoo and Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia?

    Get off the metro at the Girard Av & 29th St stop, which is closest to Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia.

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

    The first metro from Philadelphia Zoo to Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia is 63rd-Girard to Richmond-Westmorelnd. It leaves the Girard Av & 34th St - Mbfs station at 12:12 AM.

  • When is the last bus from Philadelphia Zoo to Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia?

    The last bus from Philadelphia Zoo to Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia is the Front-Market to 27th-Allegheny line. It leaves the 29th St & Girard Av stop at 7:50 PM.

  • How much is the metro fare from Philadelphia Zoo to Eastern State Penitentiary?

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

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