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How to get from University City to Lower Merion by bus and subway?

By bus and subway

To get from University City to Lower Merion in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 42 bus from 34th St & Convention Av station to Marshall Rd & Millbank Rd - Fs station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 108 bus and finally take the NHSL subway from 69th Street Transportation Center station to Matsonford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 58 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

58min$3.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 42
42
Bus - 108
108
Subway - NHSL
Subway - NHSL
Leaves from 34th St & Convention Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    34th St & Convention Av
    ID 31393
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4242
    Wait for bus
    42
    Wycombe
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Marshall Rd & Millbank Rd - Fs
    ID 22184
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Marshall Rd & Millbank Rd - Fs
    ID 22106
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 108108
    Wait for bus
    108
    69th Street Transportation Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    69th Street Transportation Center
    ID 31034
    4 min
  • 7
    Subway - NHSL
    Wait for subway
    NHSL
    Norristown Transportation Center Local
  • 8
    Ride to subway station Matsonford
    Ride to subway station
    Matsonford
    19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and subway via MFO and NHSL

To get from University City to Lower Merion in Philadelphia, take the MFO bus from Market St & 34th St station to 69th Street Transportation Center station. Next, take the NHSL subway from 69th Street Transportation Center station to Matsonford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 60 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

60min$2.00
Walk to bus stationBus - MFO
MFO
Subway - NHSL
Subway - NHSL
Leaves from Market St & 34th St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Market St & 34th St
    ID 19026
    0.58 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Bus - MFOMFO
    Wait for bus
    MFO
    69th St Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    69th Street Transportation Center
    ID 31034
    15 min
  • 4
    Subway - NHSL
    Wait for subway
    NHSL
    Norristown Transportation Center Local
  • 5
    Ride to subway station Matsonford
    Ride to subway station
    Matsonford
    19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from University City to Lower Merion

The distance between University City, Philadelphia and Lower Merion, Philadelphia is approximately 14.36 mi, which can typically be travelled in 58 min. Moovit will show you the directions from University City to Lower Merion by bus and subway, 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 Lower Merion, Philadelphia

Lower Merion is located at Lower Merion, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Matsonford.

Subway stations close to Lower Merion:

  • Matsonford
  • Gulph Mills
  • Radnor

Train stations close to Lower Merion:

  • Villanova
  • Radnor

Alternative route by bus and subway via MFO and NHSL

To get from University City to Lower Merion in Philadelphia, take the MFO bus from Market St & 34th St station to 69th Street Transportation Center station. Next, take the NHSL subway from 69th Street Transportation Center station to Matsonford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 60 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

60min$2.00
Walk to bus stationBus - MFO
MFO
Subway - NHSL
Subway - NHSL
Leaves from Market St & 34th St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Market St & 34th St
    ID 19026
    0.58 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Bus - MFOMFO
    Wait for bus
    MFO
    69th St Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    69th Street Transportation Center
    ID 31034
    15 min
  • 4
    Subway - NHSL
    Wait for subway
    NHSL
    Norristown Transportation Center Local
  • 5
    Ride to subway station Matsonford
    Ride to subway station
    Matsonford
    19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 58 minutes, using Bus line 42, Bus line 108, Bus line NHSL.

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

    The alternative route takes 60 minutes, using Bus line MFO, Bus line NHSL.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 58 min.

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

    The 42 bus line goes from 34th St & Convention Av station near University City to Wycombe station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till Matsonford station near Lower Merion in Philadelphia

  • How long does it take to travel from University City to Lower Merion in Philadelphia by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between University City and Lower Merion in Philadelphia by bus and subway is about 58 min.

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

    Get on the 42 bus from the 34th St & Convention Av stop near University City in Philadelphia.

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

    Get off the bus at the Matsonford station, which is closest to Lower Merion in Philadelphia.

  • How much is the total bus and subway fare from University City to Lower Merion?

    The ride from University City to Lower Merion costs $3.00.

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