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

By bus and subway

To get from University City to Schuylkill in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the MFO bus from Market St & 34th St station to 69th Street Transportation Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NHSL subway and finally take the 99 bus from Norristown Transportation Center station to Bridge St & Starr St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 55 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

175min$3.00
Walk to bus stationBus - MFO
MFO
Subway - NHSL
Subway - NHSL
Bus - 99
99
Walk to Schuylkill
Leaves from Market St & 34th St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Market St & 34th St
    ID 19026
    0.58 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Bus - MFOMFO
    Wait for bus
    MFO
    69th St Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    69th Street Transportation Center
    ID 31034
    15 min
  • 4
    Subway - NHSL
    Wait for subway
    NHSL
    Norristown Transportation Center Local
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Norristown Transportation Center - Nhsl
    ID 31038
    29 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Norristown Transportation Center
    ID 1649
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 9999
    Wait for bus
    99
    Phoenixville
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bridge St & Starr St
    ID 27885
    52 min
  • 9
    Walk to Schuylkill
    Walk to
    Schuylkill
    2.33 mi • 48 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and subway via 42, NHSL and 99

To get from University City to Schuylkill in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 42 bus from 34th St & Convention Av station to Marshall Rd & Rocklyn Rd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NHSL subway and finally take the 99 bus from Norristown Transportation Center station to Bridge St & Starr St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 37 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

217min$3.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 42
42
Subway - NHSL
Subway - NHSL
Bus - 99
99
Walk to Schuylkill
Leaves from 34th St & Convention Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    34th St & Convention Av
    ID 31393
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4242
    Wait for bus
    42
    Wycombe
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Marshall Rd & Rocklyn Rd
    ID 22182
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    69th Street Transportation Center
    ID 31034
    0.51 mi • 11 min
  • 5
    Subway - NHSL
    Wait for subway
    NHSL
    Norristown Transportation Center Local
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Norristown Transportation Center - Nhsl
    ID 31038
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Norristown Transportation Center
    ID 1649
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 9999
    Wait for bus
    99
    Phoenixville
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bridge St & Starr St
    ID 27885
    52 min
  • 10
    Walk to Schuylkill
    Walk to
    Schuylkill
    2.33 mi • 48 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from University City to Schuylkill

The distance between University City, Philadelphia and Schuylkill, Philadelphia is approximately 41.36 mi, which can typically be travelled in 175 min. Moovit will show you the directions from University City to Schuylkill 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 Schuylkill, Philadelphia

Schuylkill is located at Schuylkill, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Valley Forge Rd & Lafayette Cr.

Bus stations close to Schuylkill:

  • Valley Forge Rd & Lafayette Cr
  • Valley Forge Rd & Lafayette Rd
  • Valley Forge Rd & Pawlings Rd

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and subway via 42, NHSL and 99

To get from University City to Schuylkill in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 42 bus from 34th St & Convention Av station to Marshall Rd & Rocklyn Rd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NHSL subway and finally take the 99 bus from Norristown Transportation Center station to Bridge St & Starr St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 37 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

217min$3.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 42
42
Subway - NHSL
Subway - NHSL
Bus - 99
99
Walk to Schuylkill
Leaves from 34th St & Convention Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    34th St & Convention Av
    ID 31393
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4242
    Wait for bus
    42
    Wycombe
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Marshall Rd & Rocklyn Rd
    ID 22182
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    69th Street Transportation Center
    ID 31034
    0.51 mi • 11 min
  • 5
    Subway - NHSL
    Wait for subway
    NHSL
    Norristown Transportation Center Local
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Norristown Transportation Center - Nhsl
    ID 31038
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Norristown Transportation Center
    ID 1649
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 9999
    Wait for bus
    99
    Phoenixville
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bridge St & Starr St
    ID 27885
    52 min
  • 10
    Walk to Schuylkill
    Walk to
    Schuylkill
    2.33 mi • 48 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 175 minutes, using Bus line MFO, Bus line NHSL, Bus line 99.

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

    The alternative route takes 217 minutes, using Bus line 42, Bus line NHSL, Bus line 99.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 55 min.

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

    The MFO bus line goes from Market St & 34th St station near University City to 69th St Transportation Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till Schuylkill station near Schuylkill in Philadelphia

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

    The total travel time between University City and Schuylkill in Philadelphia by bus and subway is about 2 hr 55 min.

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

    Get on the MFO bus from the Market St & 34th St stop near University City in Philadelphia.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between University City and Schuylkill in Philadelphia?

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

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

    The ride from University City to Schuylkill costs $3.00.

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