How to get from University City to Greentree by bus?

By bus

To get from University City to Greentree in Philadelphia, take the 42 bus from Civic Center Blvd & Convention Av - FS station to Chestnut St & 12th St station. Next, take the 406 bus from Market St at 12th St station to Rt-70 at Old Orchard Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 27 min.

87min
Walk to bus stationBus - 42
42
Bus - 406
406
Leaves from Civic Center Blvd & Convention Av - FS

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Civic Center Blvd & Convention Av - FS
    ID 21438
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4242
    Wait for bus
    42
    2nd-Spruce
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chestnut St & 12th St
    ID 6058
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Market St at 12th St
    ID 27954
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 406406
    Wait for bus
    406
    Berln Twp
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Rt-70 at Old Orchard Rd
    Ride to bus station
    Rt-70 at Old Orchard Rd
    ID 15529
    45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and light rail

To get from University City to Greentree in Philadelphia, take the 11 light rail from 37th St station to 13th St station. Next, take the 406 bus from Market St at 13th St station to Rt-70 at Old Orchard Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 14 min.

74min
Walk to light rail stationLight Rail - 11
11
Bus - 406
406
Leaves from 37th St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    37th St
    ID 20731
    750 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 1111
    Wait for light rail
    11
    13th-Market
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    13th St
    ID 283
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Market St at 13th St
    ID 27955
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 406406
    Wait for bus
    406
    Berln Twp
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Rt-70 at Old Orchard Rd
    Ride to bus station
    Rt-70 at Old Orchard Rd
    ID 15529
    44 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from University City to Greentree

The distance between University City, Philadelphia and Greentree, Philadelphia is approximately 17.68 mi, which can typically be travelled in 87 min. Moovit will show you the directions from University City to Greentree 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 Greentree, Philadelphia

Greentree is located at Greentree, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Rt-70 at Old Orchard Rd.

Bus stations close to Greentree:

  • Rt-70 at Old Orchard Rd
  • Rt-70 at Split Rock Rd#
  • Rt-70 at Split Rock Rd

Related Routes

By bus and light rail

To get from University City to Greentree in Philadelphia, take the 11 light rail from 37th St station to 13th St station. Next, take the 406 bus from Market St at 13th St station to Rt-70 at Old Orchard Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 14 min.

74min
Walk to light rail stationLight Rail - 11
11
Bus - 406
406
Leaves from 37th St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    37th St
    ID 20731
    750 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 1111
    Wait for light rail
    11
    13th-Market
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    13th St
    ID 283
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Market St at 13th St
    ID 27955
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 406406
    Wait for bus
    406
    Berln Twp
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Rt-70 at Old Orchard Rd
    Ride to bus station
    Rt-70 at Old Orchard Rd
    ID 15529
    44 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 87 minutes, using Bus line 42, Bus line 406.

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

    The alternative route takes 74 minutes, using Bus line 11, Bus line 406.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 27 min.

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

    The 42 bus line goes from Civic Center Blvd & Convention Av - FS station near University City to 2nd-Spruce station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Rt-70 at Old Orchard Rd station near Greentree in Philadelphia

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

    The total travel time between University City and Greentree in Philadelphia by bus is about 1 hr 27 min.

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

    Get on the 42 bus from the Civic Center Blvd & Convention Av - FS stop near University City in Philadelphia.

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

    Get off the bus at the Rt-70 at Old Orchard Rd stop, which is closest to Greentree in Philadelphia.

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