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SEPTA 42 bus

2nd-Spruce to 61st-Pine / Wycombe

76 % on time

SEPTA 42 bus Stop List and Next Departures

The SEPTA 42 - 2nd-Spruce to 61st-Pine / Wycombe bus serves 60 bus stops in the Philadelphia area departing from 61st St / Pine St Loop and ending at 38th Parellel Pl / Dock St / FS. Scroll down to see upcoming 42 bus times at each stop and the next scheduled 42 bus times will be displayed. The full 42 bus schedule as well as real-time departures can be found in the Transit app.

2nd-Spruce
Wycombe
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Mon, May 4, 2026
SEPTA 2nd-Spruce to 61st-Pine / Wycombe map

SEPTA 42 bus route map

The SEPTA 42 - 2nd-Spruce to 61st-Pine / Wycombe bus route map is shown above. The route map shows you an overview of all the stops served by the SEPTA 42 bus to help you plan your trip on SEPTA. Opening the app will allow you to see more detailed information about the route on a map including stop specific alerts, such as stops that have been closed or moved. You can also see the location of vehicles in real-time on the route map so you know when the 42 bus is approaching your stop.

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SEPTA 42 bus Service Alerts

Open the Transit app to see more information about any active disruptions that may impact the 42 bus schedule, such as detours, moved stops, trip cancellations, major delays, or other service changes to the bus route. The Transit app also allows you to subscribe to receive notifications for any service alert issued by SEPTA so that you can plan your trip around any active or future disruptions.

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SEPTA 42 bus Service Frequency

The next 42 bus leaves 61st St / Pine St Loop at 10:39 AM, and arrives at 38th Parellel Pl / Dock St / FS at 11:35 AM. You can see the frequency of upcoming trips and the exact departure times by opening the Transit app.

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SEPTA 42 bus On-Time Performance

76 % on time

76% of riders report that the SEPTA 42 bus arrived on time on their previous trip. In the past 30 days, 375 riders reported on the on-time performance of the 42 bus. Compared to other SEPTA lines, the 42 bus is ranked 30 out of 167 SEPTA lines. These on-time performance stats are user reported and may differ from official SEPTA metrics. See more details about on time, late or early departure reports for the 42 by opening the Transit app.

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SEPTA 42 bus FAQ

  • What time does the next SEPTA 42 bus depart from 61st St / Pine St Loop?

    The next 42 bus leaves 61st St / Pine St Loop at 10:39 AM, and arrives at 38th Parellel Pl / Dock St / FS at 11:35 AM. The total trip time for the next SEPTA 42 bus is 56 min.

  • Is the SEPTA 42 bus running on time, early or late?

    You can track your bus on a map, monitor real-time updates, including delays or cancellations, and see adjustments to the SEPTA 42 schedule by downloading the Transit app.

  • When does the next SEPTA 42 bus arrive?

    You can see the next SEPTA 42 bus times in the app as well as future departure times for the 42 bus.

  • How many bus stops are there for the SEPTA 42 bus?

    There are 60 stops on the SEPTA 42 bus.

  • Is the SEPTA 42 bus usually crowded?

    You can find real-time information on SEPTA 42 bus crowding levels in the Transit app. You can also see predictions on how crowded the bus will be when it gets to your bus stop.

  • Is the SEPTA 42 bus currently running?

    Find out the current status for the SEPTA 42 bus in the Transit app.

  • What is the closest SEPTA 42 bus stop to me?

    Open the Transit app to see your location on a map and find the closest 42 bus stop to where you are.

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