What is the cheapest way to get from Center City to Philadelphia Zoo?

The cheapest way to get from Center City to Philadelphia Zoo is to line 38 bus which costs $2 - $4 and takes 37 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Center City to Philadelphia Zoo?

The fastest way to get from Center City to Philadelphia Zoo is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs $11 - $14.

Is there a direct bus between Center City and Philadelphia Zoo?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Market St & 12th St and arriving at Mantua Av & 37th St. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.

Is there a direct train between Center City and Philadelphia Zoo?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Frankford Av & Delaware Av Loop and arriving at Girard Av & 34th St - MBFS. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21 min.

How far is it from Center City to Philadelphia Zoo?

The distance between Center City and Philadelphia Zoo is 4 miles.

How do I travel from Center City to Philadelphia Zoo without a car?

The best way to get from Center City to Philadelphia Zoo without a car is to tram which takes 25 min and costs $2 - $4.

How long does it take to get from Center City to Philadelphia Zoo?

The tram from Frankford Av & Delaware Av Loop to Girard Av & 34th St - MBFS takes 21 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Center City to Philadelphia Zoo bus from?

Center City to Philadelphia Zoo bus services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Market St & 12th St station.

Where do I catch the Center City to Philadelphia Zoo train from?

Center City to Philadelphia Zoo train services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Frankford Av & Delaware Av Loop station.

Where does the Center City to Philadelphia Zoo bus arrive?

Center City to Philadelphia Zoo bus services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Mantua Av & 37th St station.

Where does the Center City to Philadelphia Zoo train arrive?

Center City to Philadelphia Zoo train services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Girard Av & 34th St - MBFS station.

Where can I stay near Philadelphia Zoo?

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Center City to Philadelphia Zoo - 5 ways to travel via tram, and line 38 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Center City to Philadelphia Zoo by tram, bus, taxi, foot, or subway

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Tram
best
1. Take the tram from Frankford Av & Delaware Av Loop to Girard Av & 34th St - MBFStram G1
25 min
$2–4
Line 38 bus
1. Take the bus from Market St & 12th St to Mantua Av & 37th Stbus 38
37 min
$2–4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Center City to Philadelphia Zootaxi 3 mi
6 min
$11–14
Walk
1. Take the walk from Center City to Philadelphia Zoowalk 3 mi
57 min
Subway, tram
1. Take the subway from 15th St/City Hall - B1 to Broad-Girardsubway B1 / ...
2. Take the tram from Girard Av & Broad St to Girard Av & 34th St - MBFStram G1
32 min
$5–8

Center City to Philadelphia Zoo by tram and foot

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Distance: 3.9 mi
Duration: 25 min

What companies run services between Center City, PA, USA and Philadelphia Zoo, PA, USA?

SEPTA operates a vehicle from Frankford Av & Delaware Av Loop to Girard Av & 34th St - MBFS every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 21 min. Alternatively, SEPTA operates a bus from Market St & 12th St to Mantua Av & 37th St every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 20 min.

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