How to get from Ardmore to Thorndale by bus and subway?

By bus and subway

To get from Ardmore to Thorndale in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the NHSL subway from Ardmore Junction Station station to 69th Street Transportation Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 104 bus and finally take the 135 bus from High St & Chestnut St station to Lincoln Hwy & Municipal Dr - Mbfs station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 50 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

110min$3.00
Subway - NHSL
Subway - NHSL
Bus - 104
104
Bus - 135
135
Walk to Thorndale
Leaves from Ardmore Junction Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Ardmore
  • 2
    Subway - NHSL
    Wait for subway
    NHSL
    69th Street Transportation Center Local
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    69th Street Transportation Center
    ID 31034
    12 min
  • 4
    Bus - 104104
    Wait for bus
    104
    West Chester University
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chestnut St & High St
    ID 18728
    44 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    High St & Chestnut St
    ID 31303
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 135135
    Wait for bus
    135
    Cotesville
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lincoln Hwy & Municipal Dr - Mbfs
    ID 32539
    33 min
  • 9
    Walk to Thorndale
    Walk to
    Thorndale
    200 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Ardmore to Thorndale in Philadelphia, take the KEYSTONE SERVICE train from Ardmore Station station to Coatesville Amtrak station. Next, take the 135 bus from Lincoln Av & 3rd Av - FS station to Lincoln Hwy & Municipal Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 33 min.

93min
Walk to train station
Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
Bus - 135
135
Leaves from Ardmore Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ardmore Station
    1.12 mi • 23 min
  • 2
    Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
    Wait for train
    KEYSTONE SERVICE
    Harrisburg
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Coatesville Amtrak
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lincoln Av & 3rd Av - FS
    ID 32561
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 135135
    Wait for bus
    135
    West Chester Transportation Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Lincoln Hwy & Municipal Dr
    Ride to bus station
    Lincoln Hwy & Municipal Dr
    ID 32580
    15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Ardmore to Thorndale

The distance between Ardmore, Philadelphia and Thorndale, Philadelphia is approximately 36.89 mi, which can typically be travelled in 110 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ardmore to Thorndale by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Philadelphia – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Ardmore

Ardmore is located at Ardmore, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Ardmore Junction Station.

Subway stations close to Ardmore:

  • Wynnewood Rd Station
  • Beechwood Brookline Station
  • Ardmore Ave Station

Train stations close to Ardmore:

  • Ardmore Station

Bus stations close to Ardmore:

  • Ardmore Junction Station
  • Septa Prw & Belmont Av Sta - Fs
  • Septa P R W & Belmont Av Station

Public transit stations close to Thorndale, Philadelphia

Thorndale is located at Thorndale, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Lincoln Hwy & S Bailey Rd.

Train stations close to Thorndale:

  • Downingtown
  • Thorndale

Bus stations close to Thorndale:

  • Lincoln Hwy & S Bailey Rd
  • Lincoln Hwy & Bailey Rd - Mbfs
  • Lincoln Hwy & N Bailey Rd - Mbns

Related Routes

By bus and train

To get from Ardmore to Thorndale in Philadelphia, take the KEYSTONE SERVICE train from Ardmore Station station to Coatesville Amtrak station. Next, take the 135 bus from Lincoln Av & 3rd Av - FS station to Lincoln Hwy & Municipal Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 33 min.

93min
Walk to train station
Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
Bus - 135
135
Leaves from Ardmore Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ardmore Station
    1.12 mi • 23 min
  • 2
    Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
    Wait for train
    KEYSTONE SERVICE
    Harrisburg
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Coatesville Amtrak
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lincoln Av & 3rd Av - FS
    ID 32561
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 135135
    Wait for bus
    135
    West Chester Transportation Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Lincoln Hwy & Municipal Dr
    Ride to bus station
    Lincoln Hwy & Municipal Dr
    ID 32580
    15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Ardmore to Thorndale?

    The fastest way takes 110 minutes, using Bus line NHSL, Bus line 104, Bus line 135.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Ardmore to Thorndale?

    The alternative route takes 93 minutes, using Bus line KEYSTONE SERVICE, Bus line 135.

  • Is there a direct subway between Ardmore and Thorndale in Philadelphia?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 50 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Ardmore to Thorndale in Philadelphia?

    The NHSL subway line goes from 69th Street Transportation Center Local station near Ardmore to 69th Street Transportation Center station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Thorndale station near Thorndale in Philadelphia

  • How long does it take to travel from Ardmore to Thorndale in Philadelphia by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Ardmore and Thorndale in Philadelphia by subway and bus is about 1 hr 50 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Ardmore to get to Thorndale in Philadelphia?

    Get on the NHSL subway from the 69th Street Transportation Center Local station near Ardmore in Philadelphia.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Ardmore and Thorndale in Philadelphia?

    Get off the subway at the Thorndale stop, which is closest to Thorndale in Philadelphia.

  • How much is the subway fare from Ardmore to Thorndale?

    The ride from Ardmore to Thorndale costs $3.00.

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