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

By bus and subway

To get from University City to Rockledge 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 & 11th St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MFL subway and finally take the 24 bus from Frankford Transportation Center station to Huntingdon Pk & Penn Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 16 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

76min$3.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 42
42
Subway - MFL
Subway - MFL
Bus - 24
24
Walk to Rockledge
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
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    11th St Station
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Subway - MFL
    Wait for subway
    MFL
    Frankford Transportation Center - Exp To 15th
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Frankford Transportation Center
    24 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Frankford Transportation Center
    ID 31033
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2424
    Wait for bus
    24
    Fox Chase
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Huntingdon Pk & Penn Av
    ID 23540
    20 min
  • 10
    Walk to Rockledge
    Walk to
    Rockledge
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from University City to Rockledge 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 & 13th St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MFO bus and finally take the 24 bus from Frankford Transportation Center station to Huntingdon Pk & Penn Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 45 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

105min$3.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 42
42
Bus - MFO
MFO
Bus - 24
24
Walk to Rockledge
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 bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Market St & 13th St
    ID 10263
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - MFOMFO
    Wait for bus
    MFO
    Frankford Transportation Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Frankford Transportation Center
    ID 31033
    32 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Frankford Transportation Center
    ID 31033
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2424
    Wait for bus
    24
    Fox Chase
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Huntingdon Pk & Penn Av
    ID 23540
    20 min
  • 10
    Walk to Rockledge
    Walk to
    Rockledge
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from University City to Rockledge

The distance between University City, Philadelphia and Rockledge, Philadelphia is approximately 15.65 mi, which can typically be travelled in 76 min. Moovit will show you the directions from University City to Rockledge 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 Rockledge, Philadelphia

Rockledge is located at Rockledge, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Huntingdon Pk & Penn Av - Fs.

Train stations close to Rockledge:

  • Fox Chase
  • Ryers
  • Cheltenham

Bus stations close to Rockledge:

  • Huntingdon Pk & Penn Av - Fs
  • Huntingdon Pk & Penn Av
  • Huntingdon Pk & Central Av

Related Routes

By bus

To get from University City to Rockledge 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 & 13th St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MFO bus and finally take the 24 bus from Frankford Transportation Center station to Huntingdon Pk & Penn Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 45 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

105min$3.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 42
42
Bus - MFO
MFO
Bus - 24
24
Walk to Rockledge
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 bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Market St & 13th St
    ID 10263
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - MFOMFO
    Wait for bus
    MFO
    Frankford Transportation Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Frankford Transportation Center
    ID 31033
    32 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Frankford Transportation Center
    ID 31033
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2424
    Wait for bus
    24
    Fox Chase
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Huntingdon Pk & Penn Av
    ID 23540
    20 min
  • 10
    Walk to Rockledge
    Walk to
    Rockledge
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 76 minutes, using Bus line 42, Bus line MFL, Bus line 24.

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

    The alternative route takes 105 minutes, using Bus line 42, Bus line MFO, Bus line 24.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 16 min.

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

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

    The total travel time between University City and Rockledge in Philadelphia by bus and subway is about 1 hr 16 min.

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

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

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

    The ride from University City to Rockledge costs $3.00.

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