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

By bus and subway

To get from University City to Stratford in Philadelphia, take the 42 bus from Civic Center Blvd & Convention Av - FS station to Chestnut St & 8th St station. Next, take the PATCO subway from 8th St Station station to Lindenwold Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 8 min. The ride fare is $5.00.

68min$5.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 42
42
Subway - PATCOPATCO
Walk to Stratford
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 & 8th St
    ID 6113
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    8th St Station
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Subway - PATCOPATCO
    Wait for subway
    PATCO
    Lindenwold
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Lindenwold Station
    24 min
  • 7
    Walk to Stratford
    Walk to
    Stratford
    620 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and subway via MFO and PATCO

To get from University City to Stratford in Philadelphia, take the MFO bus from Market St & 34th St - Mbns station to Market St & 8th St - Mbns station. Next, take the PATCO subway from 8th St Station station to Lindenwold Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 11 min. The ride fare is $5.00.

71min$5.00
Walk to bus stationBus - MFO
MFO
Subway - PATCOPATCO
Walk to Stratford
Leaves from Market St & 34th St - Mbns

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Market St & 34th St - Mbns
    ID 18995
    0.61 mi • 13 min
  • 2
    Bus - MFOMFO
    Wait for bus
    MFO
    Frankford Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Market St & 8th St - Mbns
    ID 18457
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    8th St Station
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - PATCOPATCO
    Wait for subway
    PATCO
    Lindenwold
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Lindenwold Station
    24 min
  • 7
    Walk to Stratford
    Walk to
    Stratford
    620 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from University City to Stratford

The distance between University City, Philadelphia and Stratford, Philadelphia is approximately 16.54 mi, which can typically be travelled in 68 min. Moovit will show you the directions from University City to Stratford 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 Stratford, Philadelphia

Stratford is located at Stratford, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Us-30 at Arlington Ave.

Subway stations close to Stratford:

  • Ashland
  • Woodcrest

Bus stations close to Stratford:

  • Us-30 at Arlington Ave
  • Berlin Ave at Arlington Ave
  • Us-30 at Stratford Ave

Alternative route by bus and subway via MFO and PATCO

To get from University City to Stratford in Philadelphia, take the MFO bus from Market St & 34th St - Mbns station to Market St & 8th St - Mbns station. Next, take the PATCO subway from 8th St Station station to Lindenwold Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 11 min. The ride fare is $5.00.

71min$5.00
Walk to bus stationBus - MFO
MFO
Subway - PATCOPATCO
Walk to Stratford
Leaves from Market St & 34th St - Mbns

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Market St & 34th St - Mbns
    ID 18995
    0.61 mi • 13 min
  • 2
    Bus - MFOMFO
    Wait for bus
    MFO
    Frankford Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Market St & 8th St - Mbns
    ID 18457
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    8th St Station
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - PATCOPATCO
    Wait for subway
    PATCO
    Lindenwold
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Lindenwold Station
    24 min
  • 7
    Walk to Stratford
    Walk to
    Stratford
    620 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 68 minutes, using Bus line 42, Bus line PATCO.

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

    The alternative route takes 71 minutes, using Bus line MFO, Bus line PATCO.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 8 min.

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

    The 42 bus line goes from Civic Center Blvd & Convention Av - FS station near University City to 5th-Walnut station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till Stratford station near Stratford in Philadelphia

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

    The total travel time between University City and Stratford in Philadelphia by bus and subway is about 1 hr 8 min.

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

    Get off the bus at the Stratford station, which is closest to Stratford in Philadelphia.

  • How much is the bus fare from University City to Stratford?

    The ride from University City to Stratford costs $5.00.

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