Philadelphia Bus Line 48: Live Tracking, Route & Stops
Live vehicle countdown, interactive route sequence, and arrival tracker for Line 48.
🚍 Philadelphia Bus Line 48: Route, Terminals & Stops Guide
20th-Johnston (South Philly) ⇄ Front-Market (Penn's Landing) (8 stops)
🚏 Complete Route Stops List (In Order of Travel)
- 20th-Johnston (South Philly)
- 20th St & Oregon Ave
- 20th St & Washington Ave
- 20th St & Locust St (Rittenhouse)
- Market St & 15th St (City Hall)
- Market St & 12th St (Reading Terminal)
- Market St & 5th St (Liberty Bell)
- Front-Market (Penn's Landing)
ℹ️ Route Information & Traveling on Bus Line 48
Bus Line 48 is a vital urban transit artery operating within Philadelphia's public transportation network under SEPTA. Providing reliable, frequent service connecting 20th-Johnston (South Philly) and Front-Market (Penn's Landing), Line 48 serves 8 designated stops along its official route. Whether you are commuting to central commercial districts, visiting key cultural landmarks, or transferring to local rail and metro interchanges, Line 48 offers an accessible and sustainable travel choice across Philadelphia.
💳 Fares, Ticketing & Boarding Rules
Ticketing & Fares for Philadelphia Buses: Public buses in this metropolitan network accept contactless payment (credit/debit cards, smartphone wallets), local smart transit cards, and regional multi-trip passes. Fares should be validated immediately upon boarding. Boarding & Etiquette: Enter through the front doors of the vehicle, tap or scan your payment method on the onboard reader, and press the stop request button ahead of your desired destination stop. All public buses operating on Line 48 are fully accessible with priority seating for elderly passengers, pregnant travelers, and riders with reduced mobility. Live countdown arrivals and vehicle GPS tracking on LiveBus.city are updated dynamically via official SEPTA open data feeds.