How to Get to The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia by Bus, Metro or Train?

Directions to The Franklin Institute (Philadelphia) with public transportation

The following transit lines have routes that pass near The Franklin Institute

  • BusBus: 31, 32, 33, 38, 42.
  • TrainTrain: AIR, LAN, WIL, CHE, CHW.
  • MetroMetro: B1, L1, T4, T5, T1.

How to get to The Franklin Institute by bus?

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Bus stops near The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia

  • 20th St & Ben Franklin Pkwy, 1 min walk,
  • Ben Franklin Pkwy & 20th St, 2 min walk,
  • Winter St & 20th St - Mbns, 2 min walk,
  • 21st St & Winter St - Fs, 3 min walk,
  • Ben Franklin Pkwy & 21th St, 4 min walk,

Metro station near The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia

  • 19th St, 4 min walk,

Train station near The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia

  • Suburban Station, 5 min walk,

Bus lines to The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia

  • 33, 5th-Market,
  • 38, 5th-Market,
  • 32, Ridge-Lyceum,
  • 7, 21st-Oregon,
  • 48, 27th-Allegheny,
  • 49, 33rd-Dauphin,
  • 446, 446: Henry-Cinnaminson,
  • 448, 448: Ridge-Summit,
Questions & Answers
  • What are the closest stations to The Franklin Institute?

    The closest stations to The Franklin Institute are:

    • 20th St & Ben Franklin Pkwy stop is 45 yards away, 1 min walk.
    • Ben Franklin Pkwy & 20th St stop is 112 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • Winter St & 20th St - Mbns stop is 137 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • 21st St & Winter St - Fs stop is 248 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • 19th St station is 297 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • Ben Franklin Pkwy & 21th St stop is 306 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • Suburban Station is 395 yards away, 5 min walk.
  • Which bus lines stop near The Franklin Institute?

    These bus lines stop near The Franklin Institute: 31, 32, 33, 38, 42, 7.

  • Which train lines stop near The Franklin Institute?

    These train lines stop near The Franklin Institute: AIR, LAN, WIL.

  • Which metro lines stop near The Franklin Institute?

    These metro lines stop near The Franklin Institute: B1, L1, T4, T5.

  • What’s the nearest metro station to The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia?

    The nearest metro station to The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia is 19th St. It’s a 4 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest train station to The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia?

    The nearest train station to The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia is Suburban Station. It’s a 5 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest bus station to The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia?

    The nearest bus station to The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia is 20th St & Ben Franklin Pkwy. It’s a 1 min walk away.

  • What time is the first metro to The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia?

    The T3 is the first metro that goes to The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia. It stops nearby at 5:09 AM.

  • What time is the last metro to The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia?

    The T4 is the last metro that goes to The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia. It stops nearby at 9:59 PM.

  • What time is the first train to The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia?

    The TRE is the first train that goes to The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia. It stops nearby at 4:00 AM.

  • What time is the last train to The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia?

    The TRE is the last train that goes to The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia. It stops nearby at 12:54 AM.

  • What time is the first bus to The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia?

    The 33 is the first bus that goes to The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia. It stops nearby at 3:11 AM.

  • What time is the last bus to The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia?

    The 33 is the last bus that goes to The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia. It stops nearby at 2:43 AM.

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Public Transit to The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia

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Looking for the nearest stop or station to The Franklin Institute? Check out this list of stops closest to your destination: 20th St & Ben Franklin Pkwy; Ben Franklin Pkwy & 20th St; Winter St & 20th St - Mbns; 21st St & Winter St - Fs; 19th St; Ben Franklin Pkwy & 21th St; Suburban Station.

Bus: 31, 32, 33, 38, 42, 7, 48, 49.Train: AIR, LAN, WIL, CHE, CHW, CYN, FOX.Metro: B1, L1, T4, T5, T1, T2, T3.

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Location: Philadelphia

The Franklin Institute, Philadelphia
The Franklin Institute, PhiladelphiaThe Franklin Institute is a science museum and the center of science education and research in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is named after the American scientist and statesman Benjamin Franklin. It houses the Benjamin Franklin National Memorial. Founded in 1824, the Franklin Institute is one of the oldest centers of science education and development in the United States. Its chief astronomer is Derrick Pitts.
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