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SEPTA 3 bus

33rd-Cecil B. Moore to Frankford TC

69 % on time

SEPTA 3 bus Stop List and Next Departures

The SEPTA 3 - 33rd-Cecil B. Moore to Frankford TC bus serves 72 bus stops in the Philadelphia area departing from Frankford Transit Center / Rt 3 and ending at 33rd St / Cecil B Moore Av Loop. Scroll down to see upcoming 3 bus times at each stop and the next scheduled 3 bus times will be displayed. The full 3 bus schedule as well as real-time departures can be found in the Transit app.

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Wed, May 27, 2026
SEPTA 33rd-Cecil B. Moore to Frankford TC map

SEPTA 3 bus route map

The SEPTA 3 - 33rd-Cecil B. Moore to Frankford TC bus route map is shown above. The route map shows you an overview of all the stops served by the SEPTA 3 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 3 bus is approaching your stop.

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SEPTA 3 bus Service Alerts

Open the Transit app to see more information about any active disruptions that may impact the 3 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 3 bus Service Frequency

The next 3 bus leaves Frankford Transit Center / Rt 3 at 5:25 PM, and arrives at 33rd St / Cecil B Moore Av Loop at 6:14 PM. You can see the frequency of upcoming trips and the exact departure times by opening the Transit app.

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SEPTA 3 bus On-Time Performance

69 % on time

69% of riders report that the SEPTA 3 bus arrived on time on their previous trip. In the past 30 days, 198 riders reported on the on-time performance of the 3 bus. Compared to other SEPTA lines, the 3 bus is ranked 86 out of 163 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 3 by opening the Transit app.

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SEPTA 3 bus FAQ

  • What time does the next SEPTA 3 bus depart from Frankford Transit Center / Rt 3?

    The next 3 bus leaves Frankford Transit Center / Rt 3 at 5:25 PM, and arrives at 33rd St / Cecil B Moore Av Loop at 6:14 PM. The total trip time for the next SEPTA 3 bus is 49 min.

  • Is the SEPTA 3 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 3 schedule by downloading the Transit app.

  • When does the next SEPTA 3 bus arrive?

    You can see the next SEPTA 3 bus times in the app as well as future departure times for the 3 bus.

  • How many bus stops are there for the SEPTA 3 bus?

    There are 72 stops on the SEPTA 3 bus.

  • Is the SEPTA 3 bus usually crowded?

    You can find real-time information on SEPTA 3 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 3 bus currently running?

    Find out the current status for the SEPTA 3 bus in the Transit app.

  • What is the closest SEPTA 3 bus stop to me?

    Open the Transit app to see your location on a map and find the closest 3 bus stop to where you are.

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