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How to get to Washington Square West in Philadelphia by bus, subway or train?

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Directions to Washington Square West (Philadelphia) with public transportation

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How to get to Washington Square West by bus?

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Bus stations near Washington Square West in Philadelphia

  • Locust St & 10th St ,2 min walk,
  • 11th St & Locust St,3 min walk,
  • 9th St & Locust St ,4 min walk,
  • Walnut St & 10th St,4 min walk,
  • 11th St & Walnut St,4 min walk,
  • Pine St & 10th St,4 min walk,
  • 8th St & Spruce St ,6 min walk,

Subway stations near Washington Square West in Philadelphia

  • 12-13th & Locust St,6 min walk,
  • 11th St Station,9 min walk,
  • Walnut Locust,9 min walk,

Train stations near Washington Square West in Philadelphia

  • Jefferson Station,11 min walk,

Bus lines to Washington Square West in Philadelphia

  • 12,2nd-Spruce,
  • 45,Noble-12th,
  • 47M,Spring Garden Via 9th St,
  • 9,Andorra,
  • 21,69th Street Transportation Center,
  • 42,Wycombe,
  • 23,11th-Market,
  • 40,2nd-Lombard,
  • 47,Whitman Plaza,
Questions & Answers
  • What are the closest stations to Washington Square West?

    The closest stations to Washington Square West are:

    • Locust St & 10th St is 94 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • 11th St & Locust St is 176 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • 9th St & Locust St is 235 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • Walnut St & 10th St is 245 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • 11th St & Walnut St is 255 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • Pine St & 10th St is 264 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • 8th St & Spruce St is 434 yards away, 6 min walk.
    • 12-13th & Locust St is 496 yards away, 6 min walk.
    • 11th St Station is 680 yards away, 9 min walk.
    • Walnut Locust is 689 yards away, 9 min walk.
    • Jefferson Station is 902 yards away, 11 min walk.
  • Which bus lines stop near Washington Square West?

    These bus lines stop near Washington Square West: 21, 23, 27, 317, 402, 406, 61.

  • Which train lines stop near Washington Square West?

    These train lines stop near Washington Square West: NOR, WAR, WIL.

  • Which subway lines stop near Washington Square West?

    These subway lines stop near Washington Square West: BSL, MFL, PATCO.

  • What’s the nearest subway station to Washington Square West in Philadelphia?

    The nearest subway station to Washington Square West in Philadelphia is 12-13th & Locust St. It’s a 6 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest train station to Washington Square West in Philadelphia?

    The nearest train station to Washington Square West in Philadelphia is Jefferson Station. It’s a 11 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest bus stop to Washington Square West in Philadelphia?

    The nearest bus stop to Washington Square West in Philadelphia is Locust St & 10th St. It’s a 2 min walk away.

  • What time is the first subway to Washington Square West in Philadelphia?

    The PATCO is the first subway that goes to Washington Square West in Philadelphia. It stops nearby at 3:27 AM.

  • What time is the last subway to Washington Square West in Philadelphia?

    The PATCO is the last subway that goes to Washington Square West in Philadelphia. It stops nearby at 2:37 AM.

  • What time is the first train to Washington Square West in Philadelphia?

    The TRE is the first train that goes to Washington Square West in Philadelphia. It stops nearby at 3:55 AM.

  • What time is the last train to Washington Square West in Philadelphia?

    The TRE is the last train that goes to Washington Square West in Philadelphia. It stops nearby at 1:00 AM.

  • What time is the first bus to Washington Square West in Philadelphia?

    The 47 is the first bus that goes to Washington Square West in Philadelphia. It stops nearby at 3:14 AM.

  • What time is the last bus to Washington Square West in Philadelphia?

    The 47 is the last bus that goes to Washington Square West in Philadelphia. It stops nearby at 3:14 AM.

  • How much is the bus fare to Washington Square West?

    The bus fare to Washington Square West costs about $2.00.

  • How much is the train fare to Washington Square West?

    The train fare to Washington Square West costs about $3.75 - $9.25.

  • How much is the subway fare to Washington Square West?

    The subway fare to Washington Square West costs about $1.40 - $3.00.

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Public Transit to Washington Square West in Philadelphia

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Washington Square West, Philadelphia
Washington Square West, PhiladelphiaWashington Square West is a neighborhood in Center City, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. The neighborhood roughly corresponds to the area between 7th and Broad Streets and between Chestnut and South Streets, bordering on the Independence Mall tourist area directly northeast, Market East to the north, Old City and Society Hill to the East, Bella Vista directly south, Hawthorne to the southwest, and mid-town Philadelphia and Rittenhouse Square to the west. The area takes its name from Washington Square, a historic urban park in the northeastern corner of the neighborhood. In addition to being a desirable residential community, it is considered a hip, trendy neighborhood that offers a diverse array of shops, restaurants, and coffee houses. Washington Square West contains many gay-friendly establishments, especially in the gay village area of the neighborhood commonly known as the Gayborhood, which hosts annual events celebrating LGBT culture in Philadelphia, including OutFest. Philadelphia's Antique Row lies in the area, as does the nation's oldest hospital, Pennsylvania Hospital, and Philadelphia's oldest Jewish burial ground, Mikveh Israel Cemetery. Educational and medical facilities associated with Thomas Jefferson University, a leading regional medical university and health care center, are located within the neighborhood. The one-time headquarters of the former Curtis Publishing Company and the University of the Arts lie at the edges of the neighborhood. Washington Square West's real estate is mixed commercial, residential and service industries, characterized by two, three, and four-story rowhouses interspersed with condominiums, mid-rise apartments, hospitals and offices with ground-floor retail. The neighborhood follows William Penn's original grid layout for the city, with many one-lane and pedestrian side streets added later as the population became denser. In addition to the block-sized Washington Square Park to the East, the neighborhood contains the smaller Kahn Park, named after the Philadelphia architect Louis Kahn who resided in the neighborhood.
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