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How to get fromPenn's Landing to Eastern State Penitentiaryby subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 4 ways to get from Penn's Landing to Eastern State Penitentiary by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from 8th-Market to Fairmountsubway subway B3
    18 min
    $2–4

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Penns Landing to Fairmount Av & 22nd Stbus bus Westbound to the Museum of Art
    19 min
    $2–4

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Penn's Landing to Eastern State Penitentiarytaxi taxi 3.2 mi
    6 min
    $11–14

  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Penn's Landing to Eastern State Penitentiarywalk walk 2.9 mi
    56 min

Penn's Landing to Eastern State Penitentiary by subway and foot

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Duration18 minAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1.9 mi
  • Duration: 18 min

What companies run services between Penn's Landing, PA, USA and Eastern State Penitentiary, PA, USA?

SEPTA operates a subway from 8th-Market to Fairmount every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 3 min. Alternatively, Philly Phlash operates a bus from Penns Landing to Fairmount Av & 22nd St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2 and the journey takes 17 min. SEPTA also services this route every 20 minutes.

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