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

The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia Zoo to Center City is to tram which costs $3 and takes 24 min.

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

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

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Brown St & 37th St and arriving at Chestnut St & 12th St. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 22 min.

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

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

How far is it from Philadelphia Zoo to Center City?

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

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

The best way to get from Philadelphia Zoo to Center City without a car is to tram which takes 24 min and costs $3.

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

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

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

Philadelphia Zoo to Center City bus services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Brown St & 37th St station.

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

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

Where does the Philadelphia Zoo to Center City bus arrive?

Philadelphia Zoo to Center City bus services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Chestnut St & 12th St station.

Where does the Philadelphia Zoo to Center City train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Center City?

There are 1086+ hotels available in Center City.

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

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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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Tram
best
1. Take the tram from Girard Av & 34th St - MBFS to Frankford Av & Delaware Av Looptram G1
24 min
$3
Line 38 bus
1. Take the bus from Brown St & 37th St to Chestnut St & 12th Stbus 38
39 min
$3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Philadelphia Zoo to Center Citytaxi 3.1 mi
6 min
$11–14
Walk
1. Take the foot from Philadelphia Zoo to Center Citywalk 3 mi
57 min
Tram, subway
1. Take the tram from Girard Av & 34th St - MBFS to Girard Av & Broad Sttram G1
2. Take the subway from Broad-Girard to 15th St/City Hallsubway B1 / ...
25 min
$6

Philadelphia Zoo to Center City by foot and tram

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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 $3 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 $3 and the journey takes 22 min.

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