How to get from University City to Jenkintown by bus?

By bus

To get from University City to Jenkintown in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 42 bus from Civic Center Blvd & Convention Av - FS station to Chestnut St & 15th St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BSO bus and finally take the 55 bus from Olney Transportation Center station to Old York Rd & Pavilion Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 6 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

66min$3.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 42
42
Bus - BSO
BSO
Bus - 55
55
Walk to Jenkintown
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
    5th-Walnut
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chestnut St & 15th St
    ID 6060
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Market St & 15th St
    ID 10266
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - BSOBSO
    Wait for bus
    BSO
    Fern Rock Transportation Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Olney Transportation Center
    ID 32095
    23 min
  • 7
    Bus - 5555
    Wait for bus
    55
    Willow Grove
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Old York Rd & Pavilion Dr
    ID 11334
    13 min
  • 9
    Walk to Jenkintown
    Walk to
    Jenkintown
    130 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and light rail

To get from University City to Jenkintown in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines: take the 10 light rail from 33rd St station to 15th St Trolley Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BSO bus and finally take the 55 bus from Olney Transportation Center station to Old York Rd & Pavilion Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 9 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

69min$3.00
Walk to light rail stationLight Rail - 10
10
Bus - BSO
BSO
Bus - 55
55
Walk to Jenkintown
Leaves from 33rd St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    33rd St
    ID 20642
    860 yd • 11 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 1010
    Wait for light rail
    10
    13th-Market
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    15th St Trolley Station
    ID 31140
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Market St & 15th St
    ID 10266
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - BSOBSO
    Wait for bus
    BSO
    Fern Rock Transportation Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Olney Transportation Center
    ID 32095
    23 min
  • 7
    Bus - 5555
    Wait for bus
    55
    Willow Grove
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Old York Rd & Pavilion Dr
    ID 11334
    13 min
  • 9
    Walk to Jenkintown
    Walk to
    Jenkintown
    130 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from University City to Jenkintown

The distance between University City, Philadelphia and Jenkintown, Philadelphia is approximately 12.65 mi, which can typically be travelled in 66 min. Moovit will show you the directions from University City to Jenkintown 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 Jenkintown, Philadelphia

Jenkintown is located at Jenkintown, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Old York Rd & Wyncote Rd.

Train stations close to Jenkintown:

  • Jenkintown Wyncote
  • Noble
  • Elkins Park

Bus stations close to Jenkintown:

  • Old York Rd & Wyncote Rd
  • Old York Rd & Pavilion Dr
  • Old York Rd & Lenox Rd

Related Routes

By bus and light rail

To get from University City to Jenkintown in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines: take the 10 light rail from 33rd St station to 15th St Trolley Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BSO bus and finally take the 55 bus from Olney Transportation Center station to Old York Rd & Pavilion Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 9 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

69min$3.00
Walk to light rail stationLight Rail - 10
10
Bus - BSO
BSO
Bus - 55
55
Walk to Jenkintown
Leaves from 33rd St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    33rd St
    ID 20642
    860 yd • 11 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 1010
    Wait for light rail
    10
    13th-Market
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    15th St Trolley Station
    ID 31140
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Market St & 15th St
    ID 10266
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - BSOBSO
    Wait for bus
    BSO
    Fern Rock Transportation Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Olney Transportation Center
    ID 32095
    23 min
  • 7
    Bus - 5555
    Wait for bus
    55
    Willow Grove
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Old York Rd & Pavilion Dr
    ID 11334
    13 min
  • 9
    Walk to Jenkintown
    Walk to
    Jenkintown
    130 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 66 minutes, using Bus line 42, Bus line BSO, Bus line 55.

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

    The alternative route takes 69 minutes, using Bus line 10, Bus line BSO, Bus line 55.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 6 min.

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

    The 42 bus line goes from Civic Center Blvd & Convention Av - FS station near University City to 5th-Walnut station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Jenkintown station near Jenkintown in Philadelphia

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

    The total travel time between University City and Jenkintown in Philadelphia by bus is about 1 hr 6 min.

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

    Get off the bus at the Jenkintown stop, which is closest to Jenkintown in Philadelphia.

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

    The ride from University City to Jenkintown costs $3.00.

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