How to get from Brookhaven to Thorndale by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Brookhaven to Thorndale in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 117 bus from Plaza 352 Shopping Center station to Elwyn Train Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MED train and finally take the KEYSTONE SERVICE train from 30th Street station to Downingtown station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 17 min.

137min
Walk to bus stationBus - 117
117
Train - MED
MED
Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
Walk to Thorndale
Leaves from Plaza 352 Shopping Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Plaza 352 Shopping Center
    ID 2148
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 117117
    Wait for bus
    117
    Penn State
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elwyn Train Station
    ID 2218
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Elwyn
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MEDMED
    Wait for train
    MED
    #3860 - Center City Philadelphia
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    35 min
  • 7
    Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
    Wait for train
    KEYSTONE SERVICE
    Harrisburg
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Downingtown
    35 min
  • 9
    Walk to Thorndale
    Walk to
    Thorndale
    2.33 mi • 48 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Brookhaven to Thorndale

The distance between Brookhaven, Philadelphia and Thorndale, Philadelphia is approximately 50.68 mi, which can typically be travelled in 137 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Brookhaven to Thorndale by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Philadelphia – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Brookhaven

Brookhaven is located at Brookhaven, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Plaza 352 Shopping Center.

Train stations close to Brookhaven:

  • Moylan-Rose Valley
  • Media
  • Elwyn

Bus stations close to Brookhaven:

  • Plaza 352 Shopping Center
  • Edgmont Av & Hilltop Dr
  • Edgmont Av & Whitely Rd

Public transit stations close to Thorndale, Philadelphia

Thorndale is located at Thorndale, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Lincoln Hwy & Municipal Dr.

Train stations close to Thorndale:

  • Thorndale
  • Downingtown

Bus stations close to Thorndale:

  • Lincoln Hwy & Municipal Dr
  • Lincoln Hwy & Municipal Dr - Mbfs
  • Lincoln Hwy & Thorndale Shopping Center

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 137 minutes, using Bus line 117, Bus line MED, Bus line KEYSTONE SERVICE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Brookhaven and Thorndale in Philadelphia?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 17 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Brookhaven to Thorndale in Philadelphia?

    The 117 bus line goes from Plaza 352 Shopping Center station near Brookhaven to Penn State station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Thorndale station near Thorndale in Philadelphia

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

    The total travel time between Brookhaven and Thorndale in Philadelphia by bus and train is about 2 hr 17 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Brookhaven to get to Thorndale in Philadelphia?

    Get on the 117 bus from the Plaza 352 Shopping Center stop near Brookhaven in Philadelphia.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Brookhaven and Thorndale in Philadelphia?

    Get off the bus at the Thorndale station, which is closest to Thorndale in Philadelphia.

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