How to get from Independence Hall to Rittenhouse Square by bus?

From Independence Hall to Rittenhouse Square by bus

Take one direct bus from Independence Hall to Rittenhouse Square in Philadelphia: take the 42 bus from Walnut St & 5th St - Fs station to Walnut St & 20th St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 18 min. The ride fare is $2.50. The bus schedule from Independence Hall may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Rittenhouse Square on the Moovit app.

18min$2.50
Walk to bus stationBus - 42
42
Walk to Rittenhouse Square
Leaves from Walnut St & 5th St - Fs

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Walnut St & 5th St - Fs
    ID 14880
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4242
    Wait for bus
    42
    61st-Pine
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Walnut St & 20th St
    ID 14086
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to Rittenhouse Square
    Walk to
    Rittenhouse Square
    Walnut Street
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Independence Hall to Rittenhouse Square

The distance between Independence Hall, Philadelphia and Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia is approximately 1.43 mi, which can typically be travelled in 18 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Independence Hall to Rittenhouse Square by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Philadelphia – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Independence Hall to Rittenhouse Square

To check the bus schedule from Independence Hall to Rittenhouse Square using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Independence Hall) and destination (Rittenhouse Square), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, 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 schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Independence Hall to Rittenhouse Square?

    The fastest way takes 18 minutes, using Bus line 42.

  • Is there a direct bus between Independence Hall and Rittenhouse Square in Philadelphia?

    Yes, there is a direct bus going from Independence Hall to Rittenhouse Square in Philadelphia in 18 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Independence Hall to Rittenhouse Square in Philadelphia?

    The 42 bus line goes from Walnut St & 5th St - Fs station near Independence Hall to Walnut St & 20th St station near Rittenhouse Square in Philadelphia.

  • How long does it take to travel from Independence Hall to Rittenhouse Square in Philadelphia by bus?

    The total travel time between Independence Hall and Rittenhouse Square in Philadelphia by bus is about 18 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Independence Hall to get to Rittenhouse Square in Philadelphia?

    Get on the 42 bus from the Walnut St & 5th St - Fs stop near Independence Hall in Philadelphia.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Independence Hall and Rittenhouse Square in Philadelphia?

    Get off the bus at the Walnut St & 20th St stop, which is closest to Rittenhouse Square in Philadelphia.

  • When is the first metro from Independence Hall to Rittenhouse Square in Philadelphia?

    The first metro from Independence Hall to Rittenhouse Square in Philadelphia is 13th St to 63rd-Malvern/Overbrook. It leaves the 13th St station at 12:19 AM.

  • When is the first bus from Independence Hall to Rittenhouse Square in Philadelphia?

    The first bus from Independence Hall to Rittenhouse Square in Philadelphia is 2nd-Spruce to 61st-Pine/Wycombe. It leaves the Walnut St & 5th St - Fs stop at 12:33 AM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Independence Hall to Rittenhouse Square?

    The ride from Independence Hall to Rittenhouse Square costs $2.50.

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