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SEPTA 56 bus

23rd-Venango to Torresdale-Cottman

66 % on time

SEPTA 56 bus Stop List and Next Departures

The SEPTA 56 - 23rd-Venango to Torresdale-Cottman bus serves 75 bus stops in the Philadelphia area departing from Torresdale Av / Cottman Av Loop and ending at 23rd St / Venango St Loop. Scroll down to see upcoming 56 bus times at each stop and the next scheduled 56 bus times will be displayed. The full 56 bus schedule as well as real-time departures can be found in the Transit app.

Bakers Centre
Torresdale-Cottman
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SEPTA 23rd-Venango to Torresdale-Cottman map

SEPTA 56 bus route map

The SEPTA 56 - 23rd-Venango to Torresdale-Cottman bus route map is shown above. The route map shows you an overview of all the stops served by the SEPTA 56 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 56 bus is approaching your stop.

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SEPTA 56 bus Service Alerts

Open the Transit app to see more information about any active disruptions that may impact the 56 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 56 bus Service Frequency

The next 56 bus leaves Torresdale Av / Cottman Av Loop at 11:39 PM, and arrives at 23rd St / Venango St Loop at 12:09 AM. You can see the frequency of upcoming trips and the exact departure times by opening the Transit app.

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SEPTA 56 bus On-Time Performance

66 % on time

66% of riders report that the SEPTA 56 bus arrived on time on their previous trip. In the past 30 days, 254 riders reported on the on-time performance of the 56 bus. Compared to other SEPTA lines, the 56 bus is ranked 97 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 56 by opening the Transit app.

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SEPTA 56 bus FAQ

  • What time does the next SEPTA 56 bus depart from Torresdale Av / Cottman Av Loop?

    The next 56 bus leaves Torresdale Av / Cottman Av Loop at 11:39 PM, and arrives at 23rd St / Venango St Loop at 12:09 AM. The total trip time for the next SEPTA 56 bus is 30 min.

  • Is the SEPTA 56 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 56 schedule by downloading the Transit app.

  • When does the next SEPTA 56 bus arrive?

    You can see the next SEPTA 56 bus times in the app as well as future departure times for the 56 bus.

  • How many bus stops are there for the SEPTA 56 bus?

    There are 75 stops on the SEPTA 56 bus.

  • Is the SEPTA 56 bus usually crowded?

    You can find real-time information on SEPTA 56 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 56 bus currently running?

    Find out the current status for the SEPTA 56 bus in the Transit app.

  • What is the closest SEPTA 56 bus stop to me?

    Open the Transit app to see your location on a map and find the closest 56 bus stop to where you are.

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