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How to get fromCenter City to University Cityby subway, bus, taxi, foot, train, or tram

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There are 6 ways to get from Center City to University City by subway, bus, taxi, foot, train, or tram

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  1. Subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from 13th St to 34th Stsubway subway L1
    3 min
    $3

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Walnut St & 15th St to 34th St & Spruce Stbus bus 42
    14 min
    $1–3

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Center City to University Citytaxi taxi 2.4 mi
    5 min
    $9–12

  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Center City to University Citywalk walk 2.1 mi
    40 min

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Suburban Station to Penn Medicine Stationtrain train Air / ...
    8 min
    $3

  6. Tram

    1. Take the tram from 13th St to 37th-Sprucetram tram T2 / ...
    9 min
    $3

Center City to University City by subway

Calendar1029Weekly Subways
Duration3 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1.6 mi
  • Duration: 3 min

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

SEPTA operates a subway from 13th St to 34th St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 3 min. Alternatively, SEPTA operates a bus from Walnut St & 15th St to 34th St & Spruce St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 14 min. Fullington Trailways also services this route once daily.

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