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How to get from University City to National Park by bus and subway?

By bus and subway

To get from University City to National Park in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 42 bus from Civic Center Blvd & Convention Av - FS station to Chestnut St & 8th St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PATCO subway and finally take the 455 bus from Haddonfield Patco station to Hessian Ave at Girard Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 41 min.

101min
Walk to bus stationBus - 42
42
Subway - PATCOPATCO
Bus - 455
455
Walk to National Park
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
    2nd-Spruce
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chestnut St & 8th St
    ID 6113
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    8th St Station
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Subway - PATCOPATCO
    Wait for subway
    PATCO
    Lindenwold
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Haddonfield
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Haddonfield Patco
    ID 15887
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 455455
    Wait for bus
    455
    Paulsboro
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hessian Ave at Girard Ave
    ID 19899
    41 min
  • 10
    Walk to National Park
    Walk to
    National Park
    190 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from University City to National Park

The distance between University City, Philadelphia and National Park, Philadelphia is approximately 23.8 mi, which can typically be travelled in 101 min. Moovit will show you the directions from University City to National Park 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 National Park, Philadelphia

National Park is located at National Park, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Hessian Ave at Girard Ave.

Subway stations close to National Park:

  • NRG Station

Bus stations close to National Park:

  • Hessian Ave at Girard Ave
  • Hessian Ave at Luther Ave#
  • Hessian Ave at Saint Johns Walk

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 101 minutes, using Bus line 42, Bus line PATCO, Bus line 455.

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

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

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

    The 42 bus line goes from Civic Center Blvd & Convention Av - FS station near University City to 2nd-Spruce station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till National Park station near National Park in Philadelphia

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

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

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

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

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