What is the cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Eastern State Penitentiary?

The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Eastern State Penitentiary is to bus which costs $2 - $4 and takes 7 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Eastern State Penitentiary?

The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Eastern State Penitentiary is to taxi which takes 3 min and costs $7 - $9.

Is there a direct bus between Philadelphia and Eastern State Penitentiary?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 18th St / Ben Franklin Pkwy and arriving at Fairmount Av & 22nd St. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5 min.

How far is it from Philadelphia to Eastern State Penitentiary?

The distance between Philadelphia and Eastern State Penitentiary is 1 miles.

How long does it take to get from Philadelphia to Eastern State Penitentiary?

The bus from 18th St / Ben Franklin Pkwy to Fairmount Av & 22nd St takes 5 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Eastern State Penitentiary bus from?

Philadelphia to Eastern State Penitentiary bus services, operated by Philly Phlash, depart from 18th St / Ben Franklin Pkwy station.

Where does the Philadelphia to Eastern State Penitentiary bus arrive?

Philadelphia to Eastern State Penitentiary bus services, operated by Philly Phlash, arrive at Fairmount Av & 22nd St station.

Where can I stay near Eastern State Penitentiary?

There are 926+ hotels available in Eastern State Penitentiary.

Philadelphia to Eastern State Penitentiary - 3 ways to travel via bus, and taxi

Q: How do I travel from Philadelphia to Eastern State Penitentiary without a car?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Eastern State Penitentiary without a car is to bus which takes 7 min and costs $2 - $4.

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There are 3 ways to get from Philadelphia to Eastern State Penitentiary by bus, taxi, or foot

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1. Take the bus from 18th St / Ben Franklin Pkwy to Fairmount Av & 22nd Stbus Westbound to the Museum of Art
7 min
$2–4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Philadelphia to Eastern State Penitentiarytaxi 1.6 mi
3 min
$7–9
Walk
1. Take the walk from Philadelphia to Eastern State Penitentiarywalk 1.5 mi
28 min

Philadelphia to Eastern State Penitentiary by bus and foot

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Distance: 5,270 ft
Duration: 7 min

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Eastern State Penitentiary, PA, USA?

Philly Phlash operates a bus from 18th St / Ben Franklin Pkwy to Fairmount Av & 22nd St every 15 minutes, and the journey takes 5 min. SEPTA also services this route every 20 minutes.

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