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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 in Jenkintown, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the WIL train from University City station to Suburban Station 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 8 min. The ride fare is $11.75.

68min$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
    Suburban Station
    8 min
  • 4
    Train - WTRWTR
    Wait for train
    WTR
    # - West Trenton
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Noble
    30 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 in Jenkintown, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MED train from University City station to Suburban Station 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 13 min. The ride fare is $11.75.

73min$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
    Suburban Station
    8 min
  • 4
    Train - WTRWTR
    Wait for train
    WTR
    # - West Trenton
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Noble
    30 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, Jenkintown and Jenkintown, PA, Jenkintown is approximately 14.98 mi, which can typically be travelled in 68 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.

Public transit stations close to University City

University City is located at University City, Jenkintown and the nearest public transit station is South St & Convention Av.

Metro stations close to University City:

  • 34th St Station
  • 30th St Station
  • 40th St Station

Train stations close to University City:

  • 30th Street

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, PA, Jenkintown

Jenkintown, PA is located at Jenkintown, PA, Jenkintown and the nearest public transit station is Jenkintown Wyncote.

Train stations close to Jenkintown, PA:

  • Jenkintown Wyncote
  • Rydal
  • Glenside

Bus stations close to Jenkintown, PA:

  • Washington Ln & York Rd
  • Old York Rd & Greenwood Av
  • Old York Rd & Hillside Av

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 in Jenkintown, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MED train from University City station to Suburban Station 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 13 min. The ride fare is $11.75.

73min$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
    Suburban Station
    8 min
  • 4
    Train - WTRWTR
    Wait for train
    WTR
    # - West Trenton
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Noble
    30 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 68 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 73 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 8 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 Suburban Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Suburban Station station near Jenkintown, PA in Jenkintown.

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

    The total travel time between University City in Philadelphia and Jenkintown, PA in Jenkintown by train and bus is about 1 hr 8 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 Suburban Station stop, which is closest to Jenkintown, PA in Jenkintown.

  • 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.