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

Directions to Franklin Institute (Philadelphia) with public transportation

The following transit lines have routes that pass near Franklin Institute

  • BusBus: 17, 21, 32, 33, 38.
  • TrainTrain: AIR, CHE, CHW, CYN, PAO.
  • MetroMetro: B1, B2, T4, T5, T1.

Bus Schedules to Franklin Institute.

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RoutesOperating HoursFrequency
1724 hours11-30 min
216:06 AM-2:26 AM9-18 min
329:45 AM-9:08 PM22-30 min
3324 hours10-30 min
385:39 AM-12:20 AM18-38 min

Train Schedules to Franklin Institute.

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RoutesOperating HoursFrequency
AIR6:25 AMSingle departure
CHE7:20 AMSingle departure
CHW6:20 AMSingle departure
CYN6:00 AMSingle departure
PAO6:51 PMSingle departure

How to get to Franklin Institute by bus?

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How to get to Franklin Institute by metro?

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Train station near Franklin Institute in Philadelphia

  • Suburban Station, 1 min walk,

Bus stops near Franklin Institute in Philadelphia

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

Metro station near Franklin Institute in Philadelphia

  • 19th St, 5 min walk,

Bus lines to Franklin Institute in Philadelphia

  • 7, 21st-Oregon,
  • 48, 27th-Allegheny Via Lemon Hill,
  • 49, 33rd-Dauphin,
  • 33, 5th-Market,
  • 38, 5th-Market,
  • 32, Ridge-Lyceum Via Lemon Hill,
Questions & Answers
  • What are the closest stations to Franklin Institute?

    The closest stations to Franklin Institute are:

    • Suburban Station is 72 yards away, 1 min walk.
    • 21st St & Winter St - Fs stop is 125 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • 20th St & Ben Franklin Pkwy stop is 143 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • Ben Franklin Pkwy & 20th St stop is 147 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • Vine St & 20th St stop is 229 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • 19th St station is 340 yards away, 5 min walk.
  • Which bus lines stop near Franklin Institute?

    These bus lines stop near Franklin Institute: 17, 21, 32, 33, 38, 44, 49, 7.

  • Which train lines stop near Franklin Institute?

    These train lines stop near Franklin Institute: AIR, CHE, CHW, CYN, PAO, WIL.

  • Which metro lines stop near Franklin Institute?

    These metro lines stop near Franklin Institute: B1, B2, T4, T5.

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

    The nearest metro station to Franklin Institute in Philadelphia is 19th St. It’s a 5 min walk away.

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

    The nearest train station to Franklin Institute in Philadelphia is Suburban Station. It’s a 1 min walk away.

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

    The nearest bus stations to Franklin Institute in Philadelphia are 21st St & Winter St - Fs, 20th St & Ben Franklin Pkwy and Ben Franklin Pkwy & 20th St. The closest one is a 2 min walk away.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bus: 17, 21, 32, 33, 38, 44, 49, 7, 48.Train: AIR, CHE, CHW, CYN, PAO, WIL, FOX.Metro: B1, B2, T4, T5, T1, T2, T3.

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Franklin Institute Address: 222 N 20th St street in Philadelphia

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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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