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SEPTA 21 bus

Columbus-Dock to 69th St TC

77 % on time

SEPTA 21 bus Stop List and Next Departures

The SEPTA 21 - Columbus-Dock to 69th St TC bus serves 67 bus stops in the Philadelphia area departing from 69th St Transit Center South Terminal and ending at Dock St / Front St. Scroll down to see upcoming 21 bus times at each stop and the next scheduled 21 bus times will be displayed. The full 21 bus schedule as well as real-time departures can be found in the Transit app.

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SEPTA Columbus-Dock to 69th St TC map

SEPTA 21 bus route map

The SEPTA 21 - Columbus-Dock to 69th St TC bus route map is shown above. The route map shows you an overview of all the stops served by the SEPTA 21 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 21 bus is approaching your stop.

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SEPTA 21 bus Service Alerts

Open the Transit app to see more information about any active disruptions that may impact the 21 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 21 bus Service Frequency

The next 21 bus leaves 69th St Transit Center South Terminal at 5:14 AM, and arrives at Dock St / Front St at 5:51 AM. You can see the frequency of upcoming trips and the exact departure times by opening the Transit app.

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SEPTA 21 bus On-Time Performance

77 % on time

77% of riders report that the SEPTA 21 bus arrived on time on their previous trip. In the past 30 days, 313 riders reported on the on-time performance of the 21 bus. Compared to other SEPTA lines, the 21 bus is ranked 30 out of 164 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 21 by opening the Transit app.

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SEPTA 21 bus FAQ

  • What time does the next SEPTA 21 bus depart from 69th St Transit Center South Terminal?

    The next 21 bus leaves 69th St Transit Center South Terminal at 5:14 AM, and arrives at Dock St / Front St at 5:51 AM. The total trip time for the next SEPTA 21 bus is 37 min.

  • Is the SEPTA 21 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 21 schedule by downloading the Transit app.

  • When does the next SEPTA 21 bus arrive?

    You can see the next SEPTA 21 bus times in the app as well as future departure times for the 21 bus.

  • How many bus stops are there for the SEPTA 21 bus?

    There are 67 stops on the SEPTA 21 bus.

  • Is the SEPTA 21 bus usually crowded?

    You can find real-time information on SEPTA 21 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 21 bus currently running?

    Find out the current status for the SEPTA 21 bus in the Transit app.

  • What is the closest SEPTA 21 bus stop to me?

    Open the Transit app to see your location on a map and find the closest 21 bus stop to where you are.

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