How to get from Lower Merion to Philadelphia Zoo by bus and metro?

Lower Merion to Philadelphia Zoo - Metro Schedule

The M1 metro from Lower Merion to Philadelphia Zoo runs from 12:19 AM to 11:44 PM, with departures every 15 min-2 hr 25 min. The trip takes about 1 hr 17 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Lower Merion to Philadelphia Zoo by bus and metro

To get from Lower Merion to Philadelphia Zoo you’ll need to take 2 metro lines and one bus line: take the M1 metro from Matsonford station to 69th Street Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the L1 metro and finally take the 31 bus from Market St at 30th St station to 35th St & Fairmount Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 17 min. The ride fare is $3.50. The bus and metro schedule from Lower Merion may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Philadelphia Zoo on the Moovit app.

77min$3.50
Metro - M1
Metro - L1
Bus - 31
31
Walk to Philadelphia Zoo
Leaves from Matsonford

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Lower Merion
  • 2
    Metro - M1
    Wait for metro
    M1
    69th St Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    69th Street Transit Center
    ID 31034
    23 min
  • 4
    Metro - L1
    Wait for metro
    L1
    Frankford Transit Center
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    30th St Station
    13 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Market St at 30th St
    ID 32607
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 3131
    Wait for bus
    31
    76th-City
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    35th St & Fairmount Av
    ID 21613
    9 min
  • 9
    Walk to Philadelphia Zoo
    Walk to
    Philadelphia Zoo
    0.61 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Lower Merion to Philadelphia Zoo

The distance between Lower Merion and Philadelphia Zoo is approximately 15.22 mi, which can typically be travelled in 77 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lower Merion to Philadelphia Zoo by bus and metro, so no matter how you choose to travel in Philadelphia – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Metro schedule from Lower Merion to Philadelphia Zoo

To check the bus and metro schedule from Lower Merion to Philadelphia Zoo using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Lower Merion) and destination (Philadelphia Zoo), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and metro routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and metro, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and metro schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Lower Merion to Philadelphia Zoo?

    The fastest way takes 77 minutes, using Metro line M1, Metro line L1, Bus line 31.

  • Is there a direct metro between Lower Merion and Philadelphia Zoo in Philadelphia?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 metro lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 17 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Lower Merion to Philadelphia Zoo in Philadelphia?

    The M1 metro line goes from 69th Street Transit Center station near Lower Merion in Philadelphia to 30th St Station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line and one bus line till 30th St Station near Philadelphia Zoo.

  • How long does it take to travel from Lower Merion to Philadelphia Zoo in Philadelphia by metro and bus?

    The total travel time between Lower Merion and Philadelphia Zoo by metro and bus is about 1 hr 17 min.

  • Where do I get on the metro near Lower Merion to get to Philadelphia Zoo in Philadelphia?

    Get on the M1 metro from the 69th Street Transit Center station near Lower Merion in Philadelphia.

  • Where do I get off the metro when travelling between Lower Merion and Philadelphia Zoo in Philadelphia?

    Get off the metro at the 30th St Station, which is closest to Philadelphia Zoo.

  • How much is the total metro and bus fare from Lower Merion to Philadelphia Zoo?

    The ride from Lower Merion to Philadelphia Zoo costs $3.50.

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