Getting to and from Roman

Every family has a different preference for transportation — and there have never been more ways to get to and from Roman than now.

Roman is proud to offer yellow school bus services throughout Northeast and South Philadelphia, in addition to SEPTA bus and rail, car drop-off, and walking routes.

Yellow bus routes

Roman’s yellow school bus routes operate year-round on a round-trip schedule, making it faster, safer, and easier to get to Roman Catholic High School than ever before.

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Yellow bus route FAQs

  • See the official pick-up times below for each route for the 2026-2027 school year.

    Northeast Route

    • St. Anslem – 6:25 AM

    • Maternity BVM – 6:40 AM

    • St. Matthew – 6:50 AM

    • St. Adalbert – 7:20 AM

    • Roman Catholic – 7:45 AM

    South Philadelphia Route

    • Stella Maris – 7:05 AM

    • St. Monica – 7:20 AM

    • Roman Catholic – 7:45 AM

  • At this time there is only one price for roundtrip services throughout the school year.

  • You may change the pick-up or drop-off stop as long as you provide 24-hour notice to the school office. Please note: you may only change stops within the same registered route (i.e. you may not switch between the Northeast and South Philadelphia routes mid-year).

  • Yes; bus pricing is not based on daily or weekly usage.

  • Yes. All students who qualify for SEPTA cards will still receive their SEPTA pass. Afterward, your son will have the option to take either means of transportation to/from school.

  • Each bus has 48 seats; seats are available on a first come, first served basis.

For all other questions regarding busing and transportation, contact us at: Transportation@RomanCatholicHS.com

District busing

Roman has partnered with the following school districts to offer busing directly to Roman from each of these district routes.

  • Haverford

  • Lower Merion

  • Marple-Newtown

  • Radnor

  • Springfield (Montco)

  • Springfield Township

Reach out to the Transportation Office of your district for information about bus stop locations, schedules, and registration requirements.

Other school districts

Families outside the Philadelphia School District and those listed above are encouraged to call their local district’s Transportation Office to inquire about transportation options.

  • Abington School District: 215-884-4700

  • Bensalem School District: 215-750-2800

  • Bristol School District: 215-945-9090

  • Cheltenham School District: 215-886-9500

  • Neshaminy School District: 215-809-6264

  • Upper Darby School District: 610-352-7112

  • William Penn School District: 610-284-8005

SEPTA fare cards for public transit

If a SEPTA route makes the most sense for your son, you may apply for a SEPTA fare card to cover transportation throughout the year.

Students who live at least 1.5 miles from Roman and within the Philadelphia School District will receive a SEPTA fare card at the beginning of the school year from Student Services. Additional guidelines and instructions will be given to students at the start of the school year. 

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Schedules and Routes

  • BSL – Orange Line: A north–south subway line running under Broad Street with nearby stops such as Race–Vine, Spring Garden, and City Hall for easy access to the school area.

  • Routes 10, 34, 13, 11, 36: West and Southwest Philadelphia trolley lines that operate through the Market Street tunnel and stop in Center City within walking distance or a short transfer to the school.

    • Route 4 Bus: Runs between Fern Rock Transportation Center and Broad-Pattison along Broad Street, stopping near Broad & Vine.

    • Route 16 Bus: Travels through North Philadelphia and terminates at City Hall, providing a direct path into Center City.

    • Route 21 Bus: An east–west route connecting Penn’s Landing and 69th Street Transportation Center through Center City.

    • Route 23 Bus: Runs from Center City northwest to Chestnut Hill, serving many neighborhoods along the way.

    • Route 27 Bus: Connects Plymouth Meeting, Conshohocken, Lafayette Hill, Roxborough, and Manayunk with Center City, while the other end of the line connects South Philadelphia with Center City.

    • Route 31 Bus: Serves West Philadelphia into Center City, useful for students commuting from the west.

    • Route 42 & Route 49 Buses: Cross-city east–west routes that travel through Center City and connect neighborhoods west of the Schuylkill River.

  • MFL – Blue Line: An east–west subway/elevated line stopping at 15th Street/City Hall with an easy transfer to reach the school. The line spans from Frankford Transportation Center in Northeast Philadelphia all the way to the 69th Street Terminal in West Philadelphia, connecting opposite ends of Philadelphia to Center City.

For more information about SEPTA, contact them directly at 215-580-7800, or for 24-hour schedule service, call 215-580-7777.

Students receive one card per year and are responsible for its safety. 

Students must cover the cost of replacement for any lost cards.

Please note that processing replacement cards may take several weeks; during this period, students will be required to pay their own transportation costs.