Public transportation in Philadelphia
Represented by subways, buses, and streetcars. There are also 8 commuter rail lines that run Regional Rail electric trains.
Represented by subways, buses, and streetcars. There are also 8 commuter rail lines that run Regional Rail electric trains.
The most popular transportation in Philadelphia is the subway. It has two express lines and five underground-underground streetcar lines. The subway scheme has a total of 85 subway stations. The blue Market-Frankford rapid transit line in Center City runs exactly under Market Street, and the orange Broad Street line runs under the city's north-south street of the same name.
Philadelphia's public transportation like buses and streetcars are less popular, but still get the job done. The streetcar tracks in Center City are underground, running parallel to the subway lines. Philadelphia transportation prices are set at $2.25 USD one ride.
If you plan to stay in the city for about a month or more, a travel tip is to buy a Philadelphia transportation pass, which costs 92 USD.