How to get from University City to Whitemarsh by bus?

By bus

To get from University City to Whitemarsh in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 49 bus from Civic Center Blvd & Convention Av - FS station to 29th St & Ridge Av station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 61 bus and finally take the 27 bus from Wissahickon Transportation Center station to Germantown Pk & Church Rd - Mbns station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

72min$3.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 49
49
Bus - 61
61
Bus - 27
27
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 - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    33rd-Dauphin
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    29th St & Ridge Av
    ID 30103
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ridge Av & 29th St
    ID 17887
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6161
    Wait for bus
    61
    Manayunk
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wissahickon Transportation Center
    ID 31032
    10 min
  • 7
    Bus - 2727
    Wait for bus
    27
    Barren Hill
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Germantown Pk & Church Rd - Mbns
    Ride to bus station
    Germantown Pk & Church Rd - Mbns
    ID 511
    22 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and subway

To get from University City to Whitemarsh 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 & Church Rd - FS station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 33 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

93min$3.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 42
42
Subway - BSL
Subway - BSL
Bus - L
L
Walk to Whitemarsh
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 & Church Rd - FS
    ID 26529
    28 min
  • 9
    Walk to Whitemarsh
    Walk to
    Whitemarsh
    80 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from University City to Whitemarsh

The distance between University City, Philadelphia and Whitemarsh, Philadelphia is approximately 13.99 mi, which can typically be travelled in 72 min. Moovit will show you the directions from University City to Whitemarsh by bus, 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 Whitemarsh, Philadelphia

Whitemarsh is located at Whitemarsh, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Germantown Pk & Church Rd - Mbns.

Train stations close to Whitemarsh:

  • Miquon
  • Spring Mill
  • Chestnut Hill East

Bus stations close to Whitemarsh:

  • Germantown Pk & Church Rd - Mbns
  • Germantown Pk & Church Rd - FS
  • Germantown Pk & Crescent Av

Related Routes

By bus and subway

To get from University City to Whitemarsh 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 & Church Rd - FS station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 33 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

93min$3.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 42
42
Subway - BSL
Subway - BSL
Bus - L
L
Walk to Whitemarsh
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 & Church Rd - FS
    ID 26529
    28 min
  • 9
    Walk to Whitemarsh
    Walk to
    Whitemarsh
    80 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 72 minutes, using Bus line 49, Bus line 61, Bus line 27.

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

    The alternative route takes 93 minutes, using Bus line 42, Bus line BSL, Bus line L.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 12 min.

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

    The 49 bus line goes from Civic Center Blvd & Convention Av - FS station near University City to 33rd-Dauphin station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Germantown Pk & Church Rd - Mbns station near Whitemarsh in Philadelphia

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

    The total travel time between University City and Whitemarsh in Philadelphia by bus is about 1 hr 12 min.

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

    Get on the 49 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 Whitemarsh in Philadelphia?

    Get off the bus at the Germantown Pk & Church Rd - Mbns stop, which is closest to Whitemarsh in Philadelphia.

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

    The ride from University City to Whitemarsh costs $3.00.

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