 The terminal was originally known by two separate names, Margaret–Orthodox station for the Market–Frankford Line and Arrott Bus Terminal for bus routes.SEPTA bus and trackless trolley service include routes 3, 5, 59, 75, 89, J, and K.

Arrott Transportation Center is part of the Frankford Elevated section of the line, which began service on November 5, 1922 as Margaret–Orthodox–Arrott station.Between 1988 and 2003, SEPTA undertook a $493.3 million reconstruction of the Frankford Elevated line adjacent the station.