How to get from Philadelphia to Schuylkill by bus and subway?

By bus and subway

To get from Philadelphia to Schuylkill in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the MFO bus from Market St & 13th St station to 69th Street Transportation Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NHSL subway and finally take the 99 bus from Norristown Transportation Center station to Bridge St & Starr St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 58 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

178min$3.00
Walk to bus stationBus - MFO
MFO
Subway - NHSL
Subway - NHSL
Bus - 99
99
Walk to Schuylkill
Leaves from Market St & 13th St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Market St & 13th St
    ID 10264
    20 yd • 1 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
    29 min
  • 4
    Subway - NHSL
    Wait for subway
    NHSL
    Norristown Transportation Center Local
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Norristown Transportation Center - Nhsl
    ID 31038
    29 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Norristown Transportation Center
    ID 1649
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 9999
    Wait for bus
    99
    Phoenixville
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bridge St & Starr St
    ID 27885
    52 min
  • 9
    Walk to Schuylkill
    Walk to
    Schuylkill
    2.33 mi • 48 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and subway via MFL, NHSL and 99

To get from Philadelphia to Schuylkill in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the MFL subway from 15th St Station station to 69th Street Transportation Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NHSL subway and finally take the 99 bus from Norristown Transportation Center station to Bridge St & Starr St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 50 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

170min$3.00
Walk to subway stationSubway - MFL
Subway - MFL
Subway - NHSL
Subway - NHSL
Bus - 99
99
Walk to Schuylkill
Leaves from 15th St Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    15th St Station
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Subway - MFL
    Wait for subway
    MFL
    69th Street Transportation Center - Exp To 15th
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway 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
    Ride to subway station
    Norristown Transportation Center - Nhsl
    ID 31038
    29 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Norristown Transportation Center
    ID 1649
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 9999
    Wait for bus
    99
    Phoenixville
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bridge St & Starr St
    ID 27885
    52 min
  • 9
    Walk to Schuylkill
    Walk to
    Schuylkill
    2.33 mi • 48 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Philadelphia to Schuylkill

The distance between Philadelphia, Philadelphia and Schuylkill, Philadelphia is approximately 43.02 mi, which can typically be travelled in 178 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Philadelphia to Schuylkill 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 Philadelphia

Philadelphia is located at Philadelphia, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Juniper St & Commerce St.

Subway stations close to Philadelphia:

  • 13th St Station
  • City Hall
  • 15th St Station

Bus stations close to Philadelphia:

  • Juniper St & Commerce St
  • Market St at 13th St
  • 13th St & Market St - Mbfs

Public transit stations close to Schuylkill, Philadelphia

Schuylkill is located at Schuylkill, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Valley Forge Rd & Lafayette Cr.

Bus stations close to Schuylkill:

  • Valley Forge Rd & Lafayette Cr
  • Valley Forge Rd & Lafayette Rd
  • Valley Forge Rd & Pawlings Rd

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and subway via MFL, NHSL and 99

To get from Philadelphia to Schuylkill in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the MFL subway from 15th St Station station to 69th Street Transportation Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NHSL subway and finally take the 99 bus from Norristown Transportation Center station to Bridge St & Starr St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 50 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

170min$3.00
Walk to subway stationSubway - MFL
Subway - MFL
Subway - NHSL
Subway - NHSL
Bus - 99
99
Walk to Schuylkill
Leaves from 15th St Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    15th St Station
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Subway - MFL
    Wait for subway
    MFL
    69th Street Transportation Center - Exp To 15th
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway 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
    Ride to subway station
    Norristown Transportation Center - Nhsl
    ID 31038
    29 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Norristown Transportation Center
    ID 1649
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 9999
    Wait for bus
    99
    Phoenixville
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bridge St & Starr St
    ID 27885
    52 min
  • 9
    Walk to Schuylkill
    Walk to
    Schuylkill
    2.33 mi • 48 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Schuylkill?

    The fastest way takes 178 minutes, using Bus line MFO, Bus line NHSL, Bus line 99.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Philadelphia to Schuylkill?

    The alternative route takes 170 minutes, using Bus line MFL, Bus line NHSL, Bus line 99.

  • Is there a direct bus between Philadelphia and Schuylkill in Philadelphia?

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

  • Which bus line goes from Philadelphia to Schuylkill in Philadelphia?

    The MFO bus line goes from Market St & 13th St station near Philadelphia to 69th St Transportation Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till Schuylkill station near Schuylkill in Philadelphia

  • How long does it take to travel from Philadelphia to Schuylkill in Philadelphia by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between Philadelphia and Schuylkill in Philadelphia by bus and subway is about 2 hr 58 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Philadelphia to get to Schuylkill in Philadelphia?

    Get on the MFO bus from the Market St & 13th St stop near Philadelphia in Philadelphia.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Philadelphia and Schuylkill in Philadelphia?

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

  • How much is the total bus and subway fare from Philadelphia to Schuylkill?

    The ride from Philadelphia to Schuylkill costs $3.00.

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