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How to get fromUniversity City to Philadelphiaby subway, bus, taxi, foot, train, or tram

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

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from 34th St to 15th St/City Hallsubway subway L1
    4 min
    $3

  2. Line 42 bus

    1. Take the bus from 33rd St & Spruce St to Chestnut St & 18th Stbus bus 42
    11 min
    $3

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from University City to Philadelphiataxi taxi 2 mi
    4 min
    $8–10

  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from University City to Philadelphiawalk walk 1.9 mi
    36 min

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Penn Medicine Station to Suburban Stationtrain train Air / ...
    8 min
    $3

  6. Tram

    1. Take the tram from 37th-Spruce to 15th St/City Halltram tram T2 / ...
    8 min
    $3

University City to Philadelphia by subway

Calendar1031Weekly Subways
Duration4 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1.4 mi
  • Duration: 4 min

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

SEPTA operates a subway from 34th St to 15th St/City Hall every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 4 min. Alternatively, SEPTA operates a bus from 33rd St & Spruce St to Chestnut St & 18th St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 11 min.

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