How to get from University City to Palmyra by bus, light rail and subway?

By bus, light rail and subway

To get from University City to Palmyra in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one bus line, one subway line and one light rail 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 RLR light rail from Walter Rand Transportation Ctr station to Palmyra Light Rail Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 60 min.

60min
Walk to bus stationBus - 42
42
Subway - PATCOPATCO
Light Rail - RLR
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
    14 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
    Broadway
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Walter Rand Transportation Ctr
    ID 30871
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Light Rail - RLRRLR
    Wait for light rail
    RLR
    Rvln Trenton Express
  • 9
    Ride to light rail station Palmyra Light Rail Station
    Ride to light rail station
    Palmyra Light Rail Station
    ID 30868
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from University City to Palmyra in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 42 bus from Civic Center Blvd & Convention Av - FS station to Chestnut St & 12th St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 409 bus and finally take the 419 bus from Broadway In Front Of Wrtc station to Broad St at Cinnaminson Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 26 min.

86min
Walk to bus stationBus - 42
42
Bus - 409
409
Bus - 419
419
Walk to Palmyra
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 & 12th St
    ID 6058
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Market St at 12th St
    ID 27954
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 409409
    Wait for bus
    409
    Trenton Via Wrtc
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway In Front Of Wrtc
    ID 15031
    17 min
  • 7
    Bus - 419419
    Wait for bus
    419
    Riverside Via Kroc Ctr
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broad St at Cinnaminson Ave
    ID 14708
    33 min
  • 9
    Walk to Palmyra
    Walk to
    Palmyra
    80 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
The Most Popular Urban Mobility App in Philadelphia.
All local mobility options in one app

Public transit directions from University City to Palmyra

The distance between University City, Philadelphia and Palmyra, Philadelphia is approximately 12.77 mi, which can typically be travelled in 60 min. Moovit will show you the directions from University City to Palmyra by bus, light rail 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 Palmyra, Philadelphia

Palmyra is located at Palmyra, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Broad St at Cinnaminson Ave.

Train stations close to Palmyra:

  • Tacony

Bus stations close to Palmyra:

  • Broad St at Cinnaminson Ave
  • Broad St at Morgan Ave#
  • Broad St at Delaware St#

Related Routes

By bus

To get from University City to Palmyra in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 42 bus from Civic Center Blvd & Convention Av - FS station to Chestnut St & 12th St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 409 bus and finally take the 419 bus from Broadway In Front Of Wrtc station to Broad St at Cinnaminson Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 26 min.

86min
Walk to bus stationBus - 42
42
Bus - 409
409
Bus - 419
419
Walk to Palmyra
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 & 12th St
    ID 6058
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Market St at 12th St
    ID 27954
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 409409
    Wait for bus
    409
    Trenton Via Wrtc
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway In Front Of Wrtc
    ID 15031
    17 min
  • 7
    Bus - 419419
    Wait for bus
    419
    Riverside Via Kroc Ctr
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broad St at Cinnaminson Ave
    ID 14708
    33 min
  • 9
    Walk to Palmyra
    Walk to
    Palmyra
    80 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 60 minutes, using Bus line 42, Bus line PATCO, Bus line RLR.

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

    The alternative route takes 86 minutes, using Bus line 42, Bus line 409, Bus line 419.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one subway line and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 60 min.

  • Which bus line goes from University City to Palmyra 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 subway line and one light rail line till Palmyra Light Rail Station station near Palmyra in Philadelphia

  • How long does it take to travel from University City to Palmyra in Philadelphia by bus, subway and light rail?

    The total travel time between University City and Palmyra in Philadelphia by bus, subway and light rail is about 60 min.

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

    Get off the bus at the Palmyra Light Rail Station station, which is closest to Palmyra in Philadelphia.

Real-Time Arrivals, Schedules, Maps & More