How to get from University City to Jenkintown, PA by bus and train?

From University City to Jenkintown, PA by bus and train

To get from University City to Jenkintown, PA you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the WIL train from University City station to 30th Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WTR train and finally take the 55 bus from Old York Rd & Baeder Rd station to Old York Rd & West Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 7 min. The ride fare is $11.75. The bus and train schedule from University City may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Jenkintown, PA on the Moovit app.

67min$11.75
Train - WIL
WIL
Train - WTR
WTR
Bus - 55
55
Walk to Jenkintown, PA
Leaves from University City

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    University City
  • 2
    Train - WILWIL
    Wait for train
    WIL
    Temple University
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    3 min
  • 4
    Train - WTRWTR
    Wait for train
    WTR
    West Trenton
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Noble
    35 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Old York Rd & Baeder Rd
    ID 17473
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 5555
    Wait for bus
    55
    Olney Transit Center
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Old York Rd & West Av
    ID 17479
    3 min
  • 9
    Walk to Jenkintown, PA
    Walk to
    Jenkintown, PA
    40 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from University City to Jenkintown, PA by bus and train via MED, WTR and 55

To get from University City to Jenkintown, PA you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MED train from University City station to 30th Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WTR train and finally take the 55 bus from Old York Rd & Baeder Rd station to Old York Rd & West Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 min. The ride fare is $11.75. The bus and train schedule from University City may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Jenkintown, PA on the Moovit app.

72min$11.75
Train - MED
MED
Train - WTR
WTR
Bus - 55
55
Walk to Jenkintown, PA
Leaves from University City

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    University City
  • 2
    Train - MEDMED
    Wait for train
    MED
    Temple University
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    3 min
  • 4
    Train - WTRWTR
    Wait for train
    WTR
    West Trenton
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Noble
    35 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Old York Rd & Baeder Rd
    ID 17473
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 5555
    Wait for bus
    55
    Olney Transit Center
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Old York Rd & West Av
    ID 17479
    3 min
  • 9
    Walk to Jenkintown, PA
    Walk to
    Jenkintown, PA
    40 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from University City to Jenkintown, PA

The distance between University City and Jenkintown, PA is approximately 14.97 mi, which can typically be travelled in 67 min. Moovit will show you the directions from University City to Jenkintown, PA by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Jenkintown – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from University City to Jenkintown, PA

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from University City to Jenkintown, PA by bus and train via MED, WTR and 55

To get from University City to Jenkintown, PA you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MED train from University City station to 30th Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WTR train and finally take the 55 bus from Old York Rd & Baeder Rd station to Old York Rd & West Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 min. The ride fare is $11.75. The bus and train schedule from University City may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Jenkintown, PA on the Moovit app.

72min$11.75
Train - MED
MED
Train - WTR
WTR
Bus - 55
55
Walk to Jenkintown, PA
Leaves from University City

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    University City
  • 2
    Train - MEDMED
    Wait for train
    MED
    Temple University
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    3 min
  • 4
    Train - WTRWTR
    Wait for train
    WTR
    West Trenton
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Noble
    35 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Old York Rd & Baeder Rd
    ID 17473
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 5555
    Wait for bus
    55
    Olney Transit Center
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Old York Rd & West Av
    ID 17479
    3 min
  • 9
    Walk to Jenkintown, PA
    Walk to
    Jenkintown, PA
    40 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 67 minutes, using Train line WIL, Train line WTR, Bus line 55.

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

    The alternative route takes 72 minutes, using Train line MED, Train line WTR, Bus line 55.

  • Is there a direct train between University City and Jenkintown, PA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 7 min.

  • Which train line goes from University City to Jenkintown, PA?

    The WIL train line goes from Temple University station near University City in Philadelphia to 30th Street station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till 30th Street station near Jenkintown, PA.

  • How long does it take to travel from University City to Jenkintown, PA by train and bus?

    The total travel time between University City and Jenkintown, PA by train and bus is about 1 hr 7 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near University City to get to Jenkintown, PA?

    Get on the WIL train from the Temple University station near University City in Philadelphia.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between University City and Jenkintown, PA?

    Get off the train at the 30th Street stop, which is closest to Jenkintown, PA.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from University City to Jenkintown, PA?

    The ride from University City to Jenkintown, PA costs $11.75.

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