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Directions to The Franklin Institute (Philadelphia) with public transportation

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How to get to The Franklin Institute by bus?

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Bus stations near The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia

  • 20th St & Race St,2 min walk,
  • 21st St & Winter St - Fs,2 min walk,
  • Winter St & 20th St - Mbns,3 min walk,

Train stations near The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia

  • Suburban Station,3 min walk,

Light Rail stations near The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia

  • 19th St,3 min walk,

Bus lines to The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia

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

    The closest stations to The Franklin Institute are:

    • 20th St & Race St is 49 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • 21st St & Winter St - Fs is 60 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • Winter St & 20th St - Mbns is 172 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • Suburban Station is 220 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • 19th St is 233 yards away, 3 min walk.
  • Which bus lines stop near The Franklin Institute?

    These bus lines stop near The Franklin Institute: 17, 21, 33, 38, 44, 48, 49, 7.

  • Which train lines stop near The Franklin Institute?

    These train lines stop near The Franklin Institute: AIR, MED, PAO, WAR, WIL.

  • Which subway lines stop near The Franklin Institute?

    These subway lines stop near The Franklin Institute: BSL, MFL.

  • Which light rail line stops near The Franklin Institute?

    11

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

    The nearest light rail station to The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia is 19th St. It’s a 3 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 3 min walk away.

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

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

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

    The 13 is the first light rail that goes to The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia. It stops nearby at 5:09 AM.

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

    The 11 is the last light rail that goes to The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia. It stops nearby at 9:58 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 12:55 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.

  • How much is the light rail fare to The Franklin Institute?

    The light rail fare to The Franklin Institute costs about $2.00.

  • How much is the train fare to The Franklin Institute?

    The train fare to The Franklin Institute costs about $3.75 - $9.25.

  • How much is the subway fare to The Franklin Institute?

    The subway fare to The Franklin Institute costs about $1.40 - $3.00.

  • How much is the bus fare to The Franklin Institute?

    The bus fare to The Franklin Institute costs about $2.00.

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Public Transit to The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia

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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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