What is the cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to University City?

The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to University City is to subway which costs $3 and takes 2 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Philadelphia to University City?

The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to University City is to subway which takes 2 min and costs $3.

Is there a direct bus between Philadelphia and University City?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Walnut St & 18th St and arriving at 34th St & Spruce St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11 min.

Is there a direct train between Philadelphia and University City?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 15th St/City Hall and arriving at 34th St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2 min.

How far is it from Philadelphia to University City?

The distance between Philadelphia and University City is 1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Philadelphia to University City without a car is to subway which takes 2 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Philadelphia to University City?

The subway from 15th St/City Hall to 34th St takes 2 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to University City bus from?

Philadelphia to University City bus services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Walnut St & 18th St station.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to University City train from?

Philadelphia to University City train services, operated by SEPTA, depart from 15th St/City Hall station.

Train or bus from Philadelphia to University City?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to University City is to line 42 bus which takes 11 min and costs $3. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $3 and takes 8 min.

Where does the Philadelphia to University City bus arrive?

Philadelphia to University City bus services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at 34th St & Spruce St station.

Where does the Philadelphia to University City train arrive?

Philadelphia to University City train services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at 34th St station.

Where can I stay near University City?

There are 864+ hotels available in University City.

Philadelphia to University City - 6 ways to travel via train, and subway

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There are 6 ways to get from Philadelphia to University City by subway, bus, taxi, foot, train, or tram

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from 15th St/City Hall to 34th Stsubway L1
2 min
$3
Line 42 bus
1. Take the bus from Walnut St & 18th St to 34th St & Spruce Stbus 42
11 min
$3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Philadelphia to University Citytaxi 2.3 mi
5 min
$9–11
Walk
1. Take the walk from Philadelphia to University Citywalk 1.9 mi
36 min
Train
1. Take the train from Suburban Station to Penn Medicine Stationtrain Air / ...
8 min
$3
Tram
1. Take the tram from 15th St/City Hall to 37th-Sprucetram T2 / ...
8 min
$3

Philadelphia to University City by subway

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Distance: 1.4 mi
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What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and University City, PA, USA?

SEPTA operates a subway from 15th St/City Hall to 34th St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 2 min. Alternatively, SEPTA operates a bus from Walnut St & 18th St to 34th St & Spruce St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 11 min.

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