The average bus between University City and Chester takes 1h 24m and the fastest bus takes 48 min. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from University City to Chester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 30 minutes between University City and Chester. The earliest departure is at 12:50 AM at night, and the last departure from University City is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Chester at 1:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Wycombe Loop and take an average of 1h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 27m • 1 change
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1h 7m • 1 change
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1h 23m • 1 change

1h 25m • 1 change

48 min • 1 change

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1h 6m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct bus from University City to Chester. However, there are services departing from University City station and arriving at Chester station via Wycombe Loop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 24m.
University City to Chester bus services, operated by SEPTA, depart from 34th St & Spruce St station.
University City to Chester bus services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Av of the States & 7th St station.
The distance between University City and Chester is 17.8 km. The road distance is 27 km.
You can take a bus from 34th St & Spruce St to Av of the States & 7th St via Wycombe Loop and Wycombe Av & Plumstead Av - MBFS in around 1h 25m.