Subway and Bus · Philadelphia

SEPTA Bus

168 transit routes in Philadelphia. Browse routes and schedules and plan trips on SEPTA Bus in the CityTransit app.

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Routes
168
Stops
14,115
Modes
Subway and Bus

SEPTA Bus at a glance

Serves
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Modes
Subway and Bus
Service hours
5:24 AM to 11:45 PM
Wheelchair accessible stops
97%
Time zone
America/New_York
Schedule valid through
Feb 21, 2027
Data last updated
Nov 1, 2026
Official website
septa.org

Busiest SEPTA Bus routes

  • L1 Market-Frankford Line All Stops
  • B1 Broad Street Line Local
  • 66 Frankford Tc To Frankford-Knights
  • 52 49Th-Woodlnd To Wiss Tc/Parksd Lp
  • 23 11Th Market To Chestnut Hill

About SEPTA Bus

SEPTA Bus is a public transportation provider that serves the Philadelphia area. SEPTA Bus operates the following transit modes across the Philadelphia area: Subway and Bus. In total, SEPTA Bus operates 168 routes and serves 14,115 stops or stations in the Philadelphia area. Line schedules (timetables, itineraries, service hours) and departure and arrival times are updated in the app in real time.

SEPTA Bus routes

SEPTA Bus Subway · 5 routes

SEPTA Bus Bus · 163 routes

SEPTA Bus: frequently asked questions

How many routes does SEPTA Bus operate?

SEPTA Bus operates 168 transit routes and serves 14,115 stops or stations in Philadelphia.

What are the SEPTA Bus service hours?

Most SEPTA Bus service runs from about 5:24 AM to 11:45 PM. Hours differ by route and day, so open a route in the app for exact times.

What are the busiest SEPTA Bus routes?

By scheduled trips, the busiest SEPTA Bus routes are L1 Market-Frankford Line All Stops, B1 Broad Street Line Local, 66 Frankford Tc To Frankford-Knights, 52 49Th-Woodlnd To Wiss Tc/Parksd Lp, 23 11Th Market To Chestnut Hill.

Is SEPTA Bus wheelchair accessible?

97% of SEPTA Bus stops are marked wheelchair accessible in the agency's schedule data. Check the stop in the app before you travel.

How do I contact SEPTA Bus?

Website: http://www.septa.org.

How do I see SEPTA Bus schedules and next departures?

Download the free CityTransit app for iPhone or Android, choose Philadelphia, then pick SEPTA Bus to browse routes and timetables.

SEPTA Bus service updates

Check the CityTransit app for SEPTA Bus schedule changes, route changes, stop changes and other service updates.

SEPTA Bus fares

Prices of different ticket types may change. Check the CityTransit app for fares on individual lines, and visit SEPTA Bus's official site for ride fares and tickets.

SEPTA Bus schedules

Looking for a specific SEPTA Bus transit schedule? All SEPTA Bus lines and schedules in Philadelphia are in the CityTransit app, with step-by-step navigation.

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