How to get from University City to Plymouth by bus and subway?

By bus and subway

To get from University City to Plymouth 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 & 13th St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BSL subway and finally take the L bus from Olney Transportation Center station to Germantown Pk & Chemical Rd - Mbfs station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 53 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

113min$3.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 42
42
Subway - BSL
Subway - BSL
Bus - L
L
Walk to Plymouth
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 & 13th St
    ID 6059
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    City Hall
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Subway - BSL
    Wait for subway
    BSL
    Fern Rock Transportation Center - Local
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Olney Transportation Center
    ID 32095
    22 min
  • 7
    Bus - LL
    Wait for bus
    L
    Plymouth Meeting Mall
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Germantown Pk & Chemical Rd - Mbfs
    ID 29823
    33 min
  • 9
    Walk to Plymouth
    Walk to
    Plymouth
    0.77 mi • 16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from University City to Plymouth 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 & 11th St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 23 bus and finally take the L bus from Evergreen Av & Germantown Av station to Germantown Pk & Chemical Rd - Mbfs station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 53 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

113min$3.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 42
42
Bus - 23
23
Bus - L
L
Walk to Plymouth
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 & 11th St
    ID 6057
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    11th St & Market St
    ID 32331
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    Chestnut Hill
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Germantown Av & Evergreen Av
    ID 17778
    42 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Evergreen Av & Germantown Av
    ID 241
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - LL
    Wait for bus
    L
    Plymouth Meeting Mall
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Germantown Pk & Chemical Rd - Mbfs
    ID 29823
    13 min
  • 10
    Walk to Plymouth
    Walk to
    Plymouth
    0.77 mi • 16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from University City to Plymouth

The distance between University City, Philadelphia and Plymouth, Philadelphia is approximately 19.36 mi, which can typically be travelled in 113 min. Moovit will show you the directions from University City to Plymouth 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 Plymouth, Philadelphia

Plymouth is located at Plymouth, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Metroplex Shopping Center.

Subway stations close to Plymouth:

  • Norristown Transportation Center - Nhsl
  • Bridgeport

Train stations close to Plymouth:

  • Spring Mill
  • Conshohocken
  • Norristown T.C.

Bus stations close to Plymouth:

  • Metroplex Shopping Center
  • Metroplex Shop Ctr - Opposite Shelter
  • Chemical Rd & Metroplex Dr

Related Routes

By bus

To get from University City to Plymouth 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 & 11th St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 23 bus and finally take the L bus from Evergreen Av & Germantown Av station to Germantown Pk & Chemical Rd - Mbfs station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 53 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

113min$3.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 42
42
Bus - 23
23
Bus - L
L
Walk to Plymouth
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 & 11th St
    ID 6057
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    11th St & Market St
    ID 32331
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    Chestnut Hill
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Germantown Av & Evergreen Av
    ID 17778
    42 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Evergreen Av & Germantown Av
    ID 241
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - LL
    Wait for bus
    L
    Plymouth Meeting Mall
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Germantown Pk & Chemical Rd - Mbfs
    ID 29823
    13 min
  • 10
    Walk to Plymouth
    Walk to
    Plymouth
    0.77 mi • 16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 113 minutes, using Bus line 42, Bus line BSL, Bus line L.

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

    The alternative route takes 113 minutes, using Bus line 42, Bus line 23, Bus line L.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 53 min.

  • Which bus line goes from University City to Plymouth 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 Plymouth station near Plymouth in Philadelphia

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

    The total travel time between University City and Plymouth in Philadelphia by bus and subway is about 1 hr 53 min.

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

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

  • How much is the total bus and subway fare from University City to Plymouth?

    The ride from University City to Plymouth costs $3.00.

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