What is the cheapest way to get from Independence Hall to Eastern State Penitentiary?

The cheapest way to get from Independence Hall to Eastern State Penitentiary is to bus which costs $2 and takes 20 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Independence Hall to Eastern State Penitentiary?

The fastest way to get from Independence Hall to Eastern State Penitentiary is to taxi which takes 5 min and costs $9 - $12.

Is there a direct bus between Independence Hall and Eastern State Penitentiary?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Independence Visitor Center and arriving at Fairmount Av & 22nd St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12 min.

Is there a direct train between Independence Hall and Eastern State Penitentiary?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 8th-Market and arriving at Fairmount. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 3 min.

How far is it from Independence Hall to Eastern State Penitentiary?

The distance between Independence Hall and Eastern State Penitentiary is 3 miles.

How long does it take to get from Independence Hall to Eastern State Penitentiary?

The bus from Independence Visitor Center to Fairmount Av & 22nd St takes 12 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Independence Hall to Eastern State Penitentiary bus from?

Independence Hall to Eastern State Penitentiary bus services, operated by Philly Phlash, depart from Independence Visitor Center station.

Where do I catch the Independence Hall to Eastern State Penitentiary train from?

Independence Hall to Eastern State Penitentiary train services, operated by SEPTA, depart from 8th-Market station.

Where does the Independence Hall to Eastern State Penitentiary bus arrive?

Independence Hall to Eastern State Penitentiary bus services, operated by Philly Phlash, arrive at Fairmount Av & 22nd St station.

Where can I stay near Eastern State Penitentiary?

There are 977+ hotels available in Eastern State Penitentiary.

Independence Hall to Eastern State Penitentiary

Q: How do I travel from Independence Hall to Eastern State Penitentiary without a car?

The best way to get from Independence Hall to Eastern State Penitentiary without a car is to bus which takes 20 min and costs $2.

There are 5 ways to get from Independence Hall to Eastern State Penitentiary by bus, subway, taxi, or foot

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Independence Visitor Center to Fairmount Av & 22nd StWestbound to the Museum of Art
20 min
$2
Subway
1. Take the subway from 8th-Market to FairmountB3
23 min
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Independence Hall to Eastern State Penitentiary2.5 mi
5 min
$9–12
Walk
1. Take the foot from Independence Hall to Eastern State Penitentiary2.4 mi
46 min
Line 33 bus
1. Take the bus from Market St & 8th St to 20th St & Fairmount Av33
26 min
$3

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 2.9 mi
Duration: 20 min

What companies run services between Independence Hall, PA, USA and Eastern State Penitentiary, PA, USA?

Philly Phlash operates a bus from Independence Visitor Center to Fairmount Av & 22nd St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2 and the journey takes 12 min. Alternatively, SEPTA operates a subway from 8th-Market to Fairmount every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 3 min.

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