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How to get fromSouth Philadelphia to University Cityby subway, tram, bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 4 ways to get from South Philadelphia to University City by subway, tram, bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Subway, tram

    best
    1. Take the subway from Snyder to 15th St/City Hall - B1subway subway B1
    2. Take the tram from 15th St/City Hall to 37th-Sprucetram tram T2 / ...
    16 min
    $6

  2. Line 79 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Snyder Av & Broad St to University Av & VA Medical Centerbus bus 79
    21 min
    $3

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from South Philadelphia to University Citytaxi taxi 3.2 mi
    6 min
    $11–14

  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from South Philadelphia to University Citywalk walk 2.9 mi
    56 min

South Philadelphia to University City by subway and tram

Calendar905Weekly Services
Duration16 minAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4.1 mi
  • Duration: 16 min

What companies run services between South Philadelphia, PA, USA and University City, PA, USA?

SEPTA operates a bus from Snyder Av & Broad St to University Av & VA Medical Center every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 21 min.

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