PHLASH Expands Service for the FIFA World Cup™
Visitors and residents will have even more ways to explore Philadelphia this summer as the Philly PHLASH® expands service during the FIFA World Cup™ and FIFA Fan Fest™.
To accommodate increased demand, PHLASH will operate additional buses on select days, providing more frequent service and extended evening hours throughout the tournament. During peak periods, buses will arrive as often as every 7 minutes, making it easier than ever to travel between FIFA Fan Fest, Center City, Old City, and Philadelphia’s top attractions.
Whether you’re visiting Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, Reading Terminal Market, LOVE Park, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Penn’s Landing, or FIFA Fan Fest, PHLASH offers one of the easiest and most affordable ways to get around the city—without the hassle of parking.
World Cup Service Schedule
PHLASH service will be adjusted throughout the tournament based on FIFA Fan Fest operating hours, with extended evening service available on select dates.
View the World Cup Schedules
- Simplified World Cup Service Schedule
- Complete World Cup Timetable
The simplified schedule provides an easy overview of service hours by date, while the full timetable includes detailed stop-by-stop departure times.
Direct Service to FIFA Fan Fest
The PHLASH Downtown Loop includes a dedicated FIFA Fan Fest Stop (Stop 9) at Pennsylvania Avenue & Fairmount Avenue, providing the closest public transit access available to the Fan Fest.
On select match days and event days, PHLASH will operate later into the evening to help fans return to Center City, Old City, nearby hotels, and major attractions after festivities conclude.
Extended Service Hours
Last Pickup from Independence Visitor Center (Stop 1)
| Last Pickup | Dates |
|---|---|
| 5:30 p.m. | June 11, June 28–29, July 4, July 7–10, July 12–19 |
| 6:30 p.m. | June 13, June 15–16, June 18, June 21, June 24, July 3 |
| 7:30 p.m. | June 14, June 17, June 23, June 27, July 2 |
| 8:30 p.m. | June 20, June 22, June 26, July 1, July 5–6 |
| 9:30 p.m. | June 12, June 19, July 11 |
| 10:30 p.m. | June 25 |
See the complete World Cup timetable for stop-by-stop departure times and service details.
June 30, PHLASH will run until 9:00 p.m. with last pickup at LOVE Park at 9:15 p.m.
Why Ride PHLASH During the World Cup?
With millions of visitors expected in Philadelphia this summer, PHLASH is one of the most convenient ways to experience the city while avoiding road closures, parking challenges, and event-day congestion.
- ⚽ Direct service to FIFA Fan Fest
- 🚌 Buses every 7 minutes during peak periods
- 🏛️ Easy access to Philadelphia’s most popular attractions
- 🎟️ Unlimited hop-on, hop-off rides with a PHLASH Day Pass
- 🍽️ Convenient service to museums, historic sites, restaurants, shopping, and waterfront attractions
- 📍 Real-time bus tracking throughout your trip
For real-time bus tracking, route information, and tickets, visit RidePhillyPHLASH.com.