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How to get fromRittenhouse Square to Philadelphia Zooby tram, bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 6 ways to get from Rittenhouse Square to Philadelphia Zoo by tram, bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Tram via Lancaster Av & 48th St

    best
    1. Take the tram from 19th St to Lancaster Av & 48th Sttram tram T1
    2. Take the tram from Girard Av & Merion Av to Girard Av & 34th St - MBFStram tram G1
    39 min
    $5–8

  2. Line 38 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from JFK Blvd & 18th St to Mantua Av & 36th Stbus bus 38
    39 min
    $2–4

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Rittenhouse Square to Philadelphia Zootaxi taxi 2.8 mi
    5 min
    $10–13

  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Rittenhouse Square to Philadelphia Zoowalk walk 2.7 mi
    51 min

  5. Tram

    1. Take the tram from 19th St to Lancaster Av & Wallace Sttram tram T1
    41 min
    $2–4

  6. Line 31 bus

    1. Take the bus from JFK Blvd & 18th St to Fairmount Av & 36th Stbus bus 31 / ...
    45 min
    $2–4

Rittenhouse Square to Philadelphia Zoo by foot and tram

Calendar675Weekly Services
Duration39 minAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4.6 mi
  • Duration: 39 min

What companies run services between Rittenhouse Square, PA, USA and Philadelphia Zoo, PA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Rittenhouse Square to Philadelphia Zoo via 19th St, Lancaster Av & 48th St, Girard Av & Merion Av, and Girard Av & 34th St - MBFS in around 39 min. Alternatively, SEPTA operates a bus from JFK Blvd & 18th St to Mantua Av & 36th St every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 15 min.

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