How to get from University City to Philadelphia by bus?

By bus

Take one direct bus from University City to Philadelphia in Philadelphia: take the 42 bus from Civic Center Blvd & Convention Av - FS station to Chestnut St & 13th St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 17 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

17min$2.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 42
42
Walk to Philadelphia
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
    5th-Walnut
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chestnut St & 13th St
    ID 6059
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to Philadelphia
    Walk to
    Philadelphia
    200 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By light rail

Take one direct light rail from University City to Philadelphia in Philadelphia: take the 10 light rail from 33rd St station to 13th St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 17 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

17min$2.00
Walk to light rail stationLight Rail - 10
10
Leaves from 33rd St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    33rd St
    ID 20642
    860 yd • 11 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 1010
    Wait for light rail
    10
    13th-Market
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station 13th St
    Ride to light rail station
    13th St
    ID 283
    6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from University City to Philadelphia

The distance between University City, Philadelphia and Philadelphia, Philadelphia is approximately 2.52 mi, which can typically be travelled in 17 min. Moovit will show you the directions from University City to Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia, 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
  • Market St & 13th St

Related Routes

By light rail

Take one direct light rail from University City to Philadelphia in Philadelphia: take the 10 light rail from 33rd St station to 13th St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 17 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

17min$2.00
Walk to light rail stationLight Rail - 10
10
Leaves from 33rd St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    33rd St
    ID 20642
    860 yd • 11 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 1010
    Wait for light rail
    10
    13th-Market
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station 13th St
    Ride to light rail station
    13th St
    ID 283
    6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 17 minutes, using Bus line 42.

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

    The alternative route takes 17 minutes, using Bus line 10.

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

    Yes, there is a direct bus going from University City to Philadelphia in Philadelphia in 17 min.

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

    The 42 bus line goes from Civic Center Blvd & Convention Av - FS station near University City to 5th-Walnut station near Philadelphia in Philadelphia.

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

    The total travel time between University City and Philadelphia in Philadelphia by bus is about 17 min.

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

    Get off the bus at the Chestnut St & 13th St stop, which is closest to Philadelphia in Philadelphia.

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

    The last train from University City to Philadelphia in Philadelphia is the Airport Line line. It leaves the University City station at 3:27 PM.

  • When is the first subway from University City to Philadelphia in Philadelphia?

    The first subway from University City to Philadelphia in Philadelphia is Market-Frankford Line. It leaves the 34th St Station station at 8:27 PM.

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

    The ride from University City to Philadelphia costs $2.00.

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