How to get from University City to Media by bus?

By bus

To get from University City to Media in Philadelphia, take the 42 bus from 34th St & Convention Av station to Marshall Rd & Long Ln - Fs station. Next, take the 109 bus from Marshall Rd & Long Ln - Fs station to Swarthmore Av & Chester Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 41 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

101min$2.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 42
42
Bus - 109
109
Walk to Media
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 & Long Ln - Fs
    ID 22187
    17 min
  • 4
    Bus - 109109
    Wait for bus
    109
    Chester Transportation Center
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Swarthmore Av & Chester Rd
    ID 30415
    21 min
  • 6
    Walk to Media
    Walk to
    Media
    2.18 mi • 45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via MFO and 109

To get from University City to Media in Philadelphia, take the MFO bus from Market St & 34th St station to 69th Street Transportation Center station. Next, take the 109 bus from 69th Street Transportation Center station to Swarthmore Av & Chester Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 44 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

104min$2.00
Walk to bus stationBus - MFO
MFO
Bus - 109
109
Walk to Media
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
    Bus - 109109
    Wait for bus
    109
    Chester Transportation Center
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Swarthmore Av & Chester Rd
    ID 30415
    24 min
  • 6
    Walk to Media
    Walk to
    Media
    2.18 mi • 45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from University City to Media

The distance between University City, Philadelphia and Media, Philadelphia is approximately 12.46 mi, which can typically be travelled in 101 min. Moovit will show you the directions from University City to Media 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 Media, Philadelphia

Media is located at Media, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Baltimore Pk & Monroe St.

Bus stations close to Media:

  • Baltimore Pk & Monroe St
  • Jackson St & Jasper St
  • Jackson St & State St

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via MFO and 109

To get from University City to Media in Philadelphia, take the MFO bus from Market St & 34th St station to 69th Street Transportation Center station. Next, take the 109 bus from 69th Street Transportation Center station to Swarthmore Av & Chester Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 44 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

104min$2.00
Walk to bus stationBus - MFO
MFO
Bus - 109
109
Walk to Media
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
    Bus - 109109
    Wait for bus
    109
    Chester Transportation Center
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Swarthmore Av & Chester Rd
    ID 30415
    24 min
  • 6
    Walk to Media
    Walk to
    Media
    2.18 mi • 45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 101 minutes, using Bus line 42, Bus line 109.

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

    The alternative route takes 104 minutes, using Bus line MFO, Bus line 109.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 41 min.

  • Which bus line goes from University City to Media 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 till Media station near Media in Philadelphia

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

    The total travel time between University City and Media in Philadelphia by bus is about 1 hr 41 min.

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

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

  • When is the last train from University City to Media in Philadelphia?

    The last train from University City to Media in Philadelphia is the Media/Wawa Line line. It leaves the University City station at 2:56 PM.

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

    The ride from University City to Media costs $2.00.

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