There are 4 ways to get from Germantown to Center City by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Germantown to Jefferson Stationtrain Che
21 min$3Drive 7.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Germantown to Center Citycar 7.4 mi
15 min$2Line 23 bus
- Take the bus from Germantown Av & Washington Ln to 12th St & Arch Stbus 23
46 min$3Taxi
- Take the taxi from Germantown to Center Citytaxi 7.4 mi
15 min$23–28
Germantown to Center City by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Germantown to Center City is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 15 min.
The fastest way to get from Germantown to Center City is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs $23 - $28.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Germantown Av & Washington Ln and arriving at 12th St & Arch St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 46 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Germantown and arriving at Jefferson Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21 min.
The distance between Germantown and Center City is 7 miles. The road distance is 7.5 miles.
The best way to get from Germantown to Center City without a car is to train which takes 21 min and costs $3.
The train from Germantown to Jefferson Station takes 21 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Germantown to Center City bus services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Germantown Av & Washington Ln station.
Germantown to Center City train services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Germantown station.
The best way to get from Germantown to Center City is to train which takes 21 min and costs $3. Alternatively, you can line 23 bus, which costs $3 and takes 46 min.
What companies run services between Germantown, Philadelphia County, PA, USA and Center City, PA, USA?
SEPTA operates a train from Germantown to Jefferson Station hourly. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 21 min. Alternatively, SEPTA operates a bus from Germantown Av & Washington Ln to 12th St & Arch St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 46 min.
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Train from Germantown to Jefferson Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Bus from Germantown Av & Washington Ln to 12th St & Arch St
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Estimated price
- $23–28
Philadelphia Taxicab Service
- Phone
- +1 215-535-6700
- Website
- philataxicab.com
Phila. Taxicab Services
- Phone
- +1 267-888-5415
- Website
- rufessw.wixsite.com
Streamline Taxi Service
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More Questions & Answers
Germantown to Center City bus services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at 12th St & Arch St station.
Germantown to Center City train services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Jefferson Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Germantown to Center City is 7 miles. It takes approximately 15 min to drive from Germantown to Center City.
There are 661+ hotels available in Center City.