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SEPTA 51 bus

Plymth Mtg / Chestnt Hill to Olney TC

63 % on time

SEPTA 51 bus Stop List and Next Departures

The SEPTA 51 - Plymth Mtg / Chestnt Hill to Olney TC bus serves 76 bus stops in the Philadelphia area departing from Olney Transit Center / Rt 51 and ending at Plymouth Meeting Mall. Scroll down to see upcoming 51 bus times at each stop and the next scheduled 51 bus times will be displayed. The full 51 bus schedule as well as real-time departures can be found in the Transit app.

Plymouth Meeting Mall
Olney Transit Center
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SEPTA Plymth Mtg / Chestnt Hill to Olney TC map

SEPTA 51 bus route map

The SEPTA 51 - Plymth Mtg / Chestnt Hill to Olney TC bus route map is shown above. The route map shows you an overview of all the stops served by the SEPTA 51 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 51 bus is approaching your stop.

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SEPTA 51 bus Service Alerts

Open the Transit app to see more information about any active disruptions that may impact the 51 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 51 bus Service Frequency

The next 51 bus leaves Olney Transit Center / Rt 51 at 5:44 PM, and arrives at Plymouth Meeting Mall at 6:28 PM. You can see the frequency of upcoming trips and the exact departure times by opening the Transit app.

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SEPTA 51 bus On-Time Performance

63 % on time

63% of riders report that the SEPTA 51 bus arrived on time on their previous trip. In the past 30 days, 128 riders reported on the on-time performance of the 51 bus. Compared to other SEPTA lines, the 51 bus is ranked 103 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 51 by opening the Transit app.

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SEPTA 51 bus FAQ

  • What time does the next SEPTA 51 bus depart from Olney Transit Center / Rt 51?

    The next 51 bus leaves Olney Transit Center / Rt 51 at 5:44 PM, and arrives at Plymouth Meeting Mall at 6:28 PM. The total trip time for the next SEPTA 51 bus is 44 min.

  • Is the SEPTA 51 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 51 schedule by downloading the Transit app.

  • When does the next SEPTA 51 bus arrive?

    You can see the next SEPTA 51 bus times in the app as well as future departure times for the 51 bus.

  • How many bus stops are there for the SEPTA 51 bus?

    There are 76 stops on the SEPTA 51 bus.

  • Is the SEPTA 51 bus usually crowded?

    You can find real-time information on SEPTA 51 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 51 bus currently running?

    Find out the current status for the SEPTA 51 bus in the Transit app.

  • What is the closest SEPTA 51 bus stop to me?

    Open the Transit app to see your location on a map and find the closest 51 bus stop to where you are.

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