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How to get fromPhiladelphia Zoo to Center Cityby tram, bus, taxi, foot, or subway

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

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  1. Tram

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    1. Take the tram from Girard Av & 34th St - MBFS to Frankford Av & Delaware Av Looptram tram G1
    24 min
    $2–4

  2. Line 38 bus

    1. Take the bus from Brown St & 37th St to Chestnut St & 12th Stbus bus 38
    39 min
    $2–4

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Philadelphia Zoo to Center Citytaxi taxi 3.1 mi
    6 min
    $11–14

  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Philadelphia Zoo to Center Citywalk walk 3 mi
    57 min

  5. Tram, subway

    1. Take the tram from Girard Av & 34th St - MBFS to Girard Av & Broad Sttram tram G1
    2. Take the subway from Broad-Girard to 15th St/City Hall - B1subway subway B1 / ...
    25 min
    $5–8

Philadelphia Zoo to Center City by foot and tram

Calendar456Weekly Services
Duration24 minAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3.9 mi
  • Duration: 24 min

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

SEPTA operates a vehicle from Girard Av & 34th St - MBFS to Frankford Av & Delaware Av Loop every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 21 min. Alternatively, SEPTA operates a bus from Brown St & 37th St to Chestnut St & 12th St every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 22 min.

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