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How to get from University City to Williamstown by bus?

By bus

To get from University City to Williamstown 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 & 12th St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 551 bus and finally take the 400 bus from Avandale Park & Ride station to N Main St at Lindale Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 49 min.

109min
Walk to bus stationBus - 42
42
Bus - 551
551
Bus - 400
400
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 & 12th St
    ID 6058
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Market St at 12th St
    ID 27954
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 551551
    Wait for bus
    551
    Atlantic City
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Avandale Park & Ride
    ID 16444
    41 min
  • 7
    Bus - 400400
    Wait for bus
    400
    Philadelphia Belmwr Ind Pk
  • 8
    Ride to bus station N Main St at Lindale Ave
    Ride to bus station
    N Main St at Lindale Ave
    ID 19840
    9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and light rail

To get from University City to Williamstown in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines: take the 36 light rail from 37th St station to 13th St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 551 bus and finally take the 400 bus from Avandale Park & Ride station to N Main St at Lindale Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 30 min.

90min
Walk to light rail stationLight Rail - 36
36
Bus - 551
551
Bus - 400
400
Leaves from 37th St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    37th St
    ID 20731
    750 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 3636
    Wait for light rail
    36
    13th-Market
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    13th St
    ID 283
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Market St at 13th St
    ID 27955
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 551551
    Wait for bus
    551
    Atlantic City
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Avandale Park & Ride
    ID 16444
    40 min
  • 7
    Bus - 400400
    Wait for bus
    400
    Philadelphia Belmwr Ind Pk
  • 8
    Ride to bus station N Main St at Lindale Ave
    Ride to bus station
    N Main St at Lindale Ave
    ID 19840
    9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from University City to Williamstown

The distance between University City, Philadelphia and Williamstown, Philadelphia is approximately 28.68 mi, which can typically be travelled in 109 min. Moovit will show you the directions from University City to Williamstown 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 Williamstown, Philadelphia

Williamstown is located at Williamstown, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is N Main St at Lindale Ave.

Bus stations close to Williamstown:

  • N Main St at Lindale Ave
  • Main Street at Sicklerville Road#
  • Rt-42 at Pedrick Ave

By bus and light rail

To get from University City to Williamstown in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines: take the 36 light rail from 37th St station to 13th St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 551 bus and finally take the 400 bus from Avandale Park & Ride station to N Main St at Lindale Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 30 min.

90min
Walk to light rail stationLight Rail - 36
36
Bus - 551
551
Bus - 400
400
Leaves from 37th St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    37th St
    ID 20731
    750 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 3636
    Wait for light rail
    36
    13th-Market
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    13th St
    ID 283
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Market St at 13th St
    ID 27955
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 551551
    Wait for bus
    551
    Atlantic City
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Avandale Park & Ride
    ID 16444
    40 min
  • 7
    Bus - 400400
    Wait for bus
    400
    Philadelphia Belmwr Ind Pk
  • 8
    Ride to bus station N Main St at Lindale Ave
    Ride to bus station
    N Main St at Lindale Ave
    ID 19840
    9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 109 minutes, using Bus line 42, Bus line 551, Bus line 400.

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

    The alternative route takes 90 minutes, using Bus line 36, Bus line 551, Bus line 400.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 49 min.

  • Which bus line goes from University City to Williamstown 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 bus line till N Main St at Lindale Ave station near Williamstown in Philadelphia

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

    The total travel time between University City and Williamstown in Philadelphia by bus is about 1 hr 49 min.

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

    Get off the bus at the N Main St at Lindale Ave stop, which is closest to Williamstown in Philadelphia.

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