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SEPTA 81 bus

Broad-Erie to Cheltenham-Ogntz

74 % on time

SEPTA 81 bus Stop List and Next Departures

The SEPTA 81 - Broad-Erie to Cheltenham-Ogntz bus serves 70 bus stops in the Philadelphia area departing from Cheltenham Av / Ogontz Av Loop and ending at Erie Av / Broad St / FS. Scroll down to see upcoming 81 bus times at each stop and the next scheduled 81 bus times will be displayed. The full 81 bus schedule as well as real-time departures can be found in the Transit app.

Broad-Erie
Ogontz-Cheltenham
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Wed, May 27, 2026
SEPTA Broad-Erie to Cheltenham-Ogntz map

SEPTA 81 bus route map

The SEPTA 81 - Broad-Erie to Cheltenham-Ogntz bus route map is shown above. The route map shows you an overview of all the stops served by the SEPTA 81 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 81 bus is approaching your stop.

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SEPTA 81 bus Service Alerts

Open the Transit app to see more information about any active disruptions that may impact the 81 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 81 bus Service Frequency

The next 81 bus leaves Cheltenham Av / Ogontz Av Loop at 5:41 PM, and arrives at Erie Av / Broad St / FS at 6:23 PM. You can see the frequency of upcoming trips and the exact departure times by opening the Transit app.

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SEPTA 81 bus On-Time Performance

74 % on time

74% of riders report that the SEPTA 81 bus arrived on time on their previous trip. In the past 30 days, 99 riders reported on the on-time performance of the 81 bus. Compared to other SEPTA lines, the 81 bus is ranked 45 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 81 by opening the Transit app.

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SEPTA 81 bus FAQ

  • What time does the next SEPTA 81 bus depart from Cheltenham Av / Ogontz Av Loop?

    The next 81 bus leaves Cheltenham Av / Ogontz Av Loop at 5:41 PM, and arrives at Erie Av / Broad St / FS at 6:23 PM. The total trip time for the next SEPTA 81 bus is 42 min.

  • Is the SEPTA 81 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 81 schedule by downloading the Transit app.

  • When does the next SEPTA 81 bus arrive?

    You can see the next SEPTA 81 bus times in the app as well as future departure times for the 81 bus.

  • How many bus stops are there for the SEPTA 81 bus?

    There are 70 stops on the SEPTA 81 bus.

  • Is the SEPTA 81 bus usually crowded?

    You can find real-time information on SEPTA 81 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 81 bus currently running?

    Find out the current status for the SEPTA 81 bus in the Transit app.

  • What is the closest SEPTA 81 bus stop to me?

    Open the Transit app to see your location on a map and find the closest 81 bus stop to where you are.

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