There are 4 ways to get from Philadelphia to Roxborough by train, bus, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Jefferson Station to Ivy Ridgetrain Nor
19 min$2–4Line 9 bus
- Take the bus from Walnut St & 18th St to Ridge Av & Fountain Stbus 9
31 min$2–4Taxi
- Take the taxi from Philadelphia to Roxboroughtaxi 7.9 mi
15 min$24–30Drive 7.9 mi
- Drive from Philadelphia to Roxboroughcar 7.9 mi
15 min$2–3
Philadelphia to Roxborough by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Roxborough is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 15 min.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Roxborough is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs $24 - $30.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Walnut St & 18th St and arriving at Ridge Av & Fountain St. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 31 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Jefferson Station station and arriving at Ivy Ridge. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19 min.
The distance between Philadelphia and Roxborough is 8 miles. The road distance is 8 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Roxborough without a car is to train which takes 19 min and costs $2 - $4.
The train from Jefferson Station to Ivy Ridge takes 19 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Philadelphia to Roxborough bus services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Walnut St & 18th St station.
Philadelphia to Roxborough train services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Jefferson Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Roxborough is to train which takes 19 min and costs $2 - $4. Alternatively, you can line 9 bus, which costs $2 - $4 and takes 31 min.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Roxborough, PA, USA?
SEPTA operates a train from Jefferson Station to Ivy Ridge hourly. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 19 min. Alternatively, SEPTA operates a bus from Walnut St & 18th St to Ridge Av & Fountain St every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 31 min.
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Train from Jefferson Station to Ivy Ridge
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Bus from Walnut St & 18th St to Ridge Av & Fountain St
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Estimated price
- $24–30
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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Booking & Getting There
Philadelphia to Roxborough bus services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Ridge Av & Fountain St station.
Philadelphia to Roxborough train services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Ivy Ridge station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Roxborough is 8 miles. It takes approximately 15 min to drive from Philadelphia to Roxborough.
There are 938+ hotels available in Roxborough.