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How to get to Philadelphia by bus, train or subway?

Directions to Philadelphia with public transportation

The following transit lines have routes that pass near Philadelphia

    BusBus: 16, 17, 27, 4, 402.TrainTrain: MANAYUNK/NORRISTOWN, PAOLI/THORNDALE, PATCO, WARMINSTER, AIR.SubwaySubway: BSL, MFL.

How to get to Philadelphia by bus?

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How to get to Philadelphia by train?

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Bus stations near Philadelphia

  • 15th & Race Streets,3 min walk,
  • 16th St & Cherry St,3 min walk,
  • Broad St & Arch St,3 min walk,
  • JFK Blvd & 15th St,3 min walk,
  • Broad St at Cherry St,3 min walk,
  • Arch St & Broad St,4 min walk,
  • Broad St & Race St,4 min walk,
  • 15th St & Market St - FS,5 min walk,

Train stations near Philadelphia

  • Suburban Station,4 min walk,

Subway stations near Philadelphia

  • 15th St Station,4 min walk,
  • Race Vine Station - Bsl,5 min walk,

Light Rail stations near Philadelphia

  • Market Street Trolley,5 min walk,

Bus lines to Philadelphia

  • DRAGON ROUTE (CENTER CITY LOOP),DRAGON ROUTE (CENTER CITY LOOP),
  • QUEEN LANE (EAST FALLS LOOP),Queen Lane,
  • 2,Pulaski-Hunting Park,
  • 27,Barren Hill,
  • 4,Broad-Pattison,
  • 16,15th-Market,
  • MANNLP,Mann Center,
  • 17,20th-Johnston,
  • 31,76th-City,
  • 32,Ridge-Lyceum,
  • 33,23rd-Venango,
  • 38,Wissahickon Transportation Center,
  • 44,54th-City,
  • 62,Andorra,
  • 78,Express Cornwells Heights,
  • 124,King Of Prussia,
  • 125,Valley Forge,
  • 446,446: Henry-Cinnaminson,
  • 317,Asbury Park-Fort Dix-Phila,
  • 400,Sicklerville - Philadelphia,
Questions & Answers
  • What are the closest stations to Philadelphia?

    The closest stations to Philadelphia are:

    • 15th & Race Streets is 184 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • 16th St & Cherry St is 200 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • Broad St & Arch St is 203 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • JFK Blvd & 15th St is 209 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • Broad St at Cherry St is 217 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • Arch St & Broad St is 264 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • Broad St & Race St is 274 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • Suburban Station is 304 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • 15th St Station is 325 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • 15th St & Market St - FS is 348 yards away, 5 min walk.
    • Market Street Trolley is 371 yards away, 5 min walk.
    • Race Vine Station - Bsl is 393 yards away, 5 min walk.
  • Which bus lines stop near Philadelphia?

    These bus lines stop near Philadelphia: 16, 17, 27, 4, 402, 410, 417, 48.

  • Which train lines stop near Philadelphia?

    These train lines stop near Philadelphia: MANAYUNK/NORRISTOWN, PAOLI/THORNDALE, PATCO, WARMINSTER.

  • Which subway lines stop near Philadelphia?

    These subway lines stop near Philadelphia: BSL, MFL.

  • What’s the nearest light rail station to Philadelphia?

    The nearest light rail station to Philadelphia is Market Street Trolley. It’s a 5 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest subway station to Philadelphia?

    The nearest subway station to Philadelphia is 15th St Station. It’s a 4 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest train station to Philadelphia?

    The nearest train station to Philadelphia is Suburban Station. It’s a 4 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest bus stop to Philadelphia?

    The nearest bus stops to Philadelphia are 15th & Race Streets, 16th St & Cherry St, Broad St & Arch St, JFK Blvd & 15th St and Broad St at Cherry St. The closest one is a 3 min walk away.

  • What time is the first train to Philadelphia?

    The WILMINGTON/NEWARK is the first train that goes to Philadelphia. It stops nearby at 4:20 AM.

  • What time is the last train to Philadelphia?

    The TRENTON is the last train that goes to Philadelphia. It stops nearby at 12:55 AM.

  • What time is the first light rail to Philadelphia?

    The 13 is the first light rail that goes to Philadelphia. It stops nearby at 5:14 AM.

  • What time is the last light rail to Philadelphia?

    The 13 is the last light rail that goes to Philadelphia. It stops nearby at 9:50 PM.

  • What time is the first subway to Philadelphia?

    The MFL is the first subway that goes to Philadelphia. It stops nearby at 5:00 AM.

  • What time is the last subway to Philadelphia?

    The BSL is the last subway that goes to Philadelphia. It stops nearby at 12:32 AM.

  • What time is the first bus to Philadelphia?

    The 17 is the first bus that goes to Philadelphia. It stops nearby at 3:02 AM.

  • What time is the last bus to Philadelphia?

    The MFO is the last bus that goes to Philadelphia. It stops nearby at 3:20 AM.

  • How much is the subway fare to Philadelphia?

    The subway fare to Philadelphia costs about $2.00.

  • How much is the train fare to Philadelphia?

    The train fare to Philadelphia costs about $1.40 - $9.25.

  • How much is the bus fare to Philadelphia?

    The bus fare to Philadelphia costs about $2.00.

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Public Transportation to Philadelphia

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Looking for the nearest stop or station to Philadelphia? Check out this list of stops closest to your destination: 15th & Race Streets; 16th St & Cherry St; Broad St & Arch St; JFK Blvd & 15th St; Broad St at Cherry St; Arch St & Broad St; Broad St & Race St; Suburban Station; 15th St Station; 15th St & Market St - FS; Market Street Trolley; Race Vine Station - Bsl.

Bus:161727440241041748DRAGON ROUTE (CENTER CITY LOOP)QUEEN LANE (EAST FALLS LOOP)2Train:MANAYUNK/NORRISTOWNPAOLI/THORNDALEPATCOWARMINSTERAIRCHECHWCYNFOXSubway:BSLMFL

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Philadelphia has 3 transit type(s), including: bus, train or subway, operated by several transit agencies, including SEPTA Subway, SEPTA Trolley, SEPTA Rail, SEPTA, SEPTA, NJ TRANSIT RAIL-Rail, NJ TRANSIT RAIL-Tram, NJ TRANSIT BUS, Port Authority Transit Corporation, Navy Yard, Penn Transit, Drexel University, Pottstown Area Rapid Transit (PART), Fullington Tours and Chescobus

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