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How to get from Caln to Charlestown by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Caln to Charlestown in Philadelphia, take the PAO train from Thorndale station to Paoli station. Next, take the 206 bus from Paoli Regional Rail Station station to General Warren Blvd & Otis - FS station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 36 min. The ride fare is $5.75.

96min$5.75
Train - PAO
PAO
Bus - 206
206
Leaves from Thorndale

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Caln
  • 2
    Train - PAOPAO
    Wait for train
    PAO
    #516 - Center City Philadelphia
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Paoli
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Paoli Regional Rail Station
    ID 1874
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 206206
    Wait for bus
    206
    Commons at Great Valley
  • 6
    Ride to bus station General Warren Blvd & Otis - FS
    Ride to bus station
    General Warren Blvd & Otis - FS
    ID 15301
    25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via LINK, KEYSTONE SERVICE and 206

To get from Caln to Charlestown in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the LINK bus from Handicrafters station to Parkesburg Train Station (Amtrak) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the KEYSTONE SERVICE train and finally take the 206 bus from Paoli Regional Rail Station station to General Warren Blvd & Otis - FS station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 49 min.

169min
Walk to bus station
Bus - LINKLINK
Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
Bus - 206
206
Leaves from Handicrafters

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Handicrafters
    ID 99141
    0.89 mi • 19 min
  • 2
    Bus - LINKLINK
    Wait for bus
    LINK
    Parkesburg via HC
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Parkesburg Train Station (Amtrak)
    ID 99130
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Parkesburg Amtrak
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
    Wait for train
    KEYSTONE SERVICE
    New York
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Paoli
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Paoli Regional Rail Station
    ID 1874
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 206206
    Wait for bus
    206
    Commons at Great Valley
  • 9
    Ride to bus station General Warren Blvd & Otis - FS
    Ride to bus station
    General Warren Blvd & Otis - FS
    ID 15301
    25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Caln to Charlestown

The distance between Caln, Philadelphia and Charlestown, Philadelphia is approximately 22.98 mi, which can typically be travelled in 96 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Caln to Charlestown 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 Caln

Caln is located at Caln, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Thorndale.

Train stations close to Caln:

  • Thorndale
  • Downingtown

Bus stations close to Caln:

  • Lincoln Hwy & James Buchanan Dr
  • Lincoln Hwy & S Bailey Rd
  • Lincoln Hwy & N Bailey Rd - Mbns

Public transit stations close to Charlestown, Philadelphia

Charlestown is located at Charlestown, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is General Warren Blvd & Morehall Rd.

Train stations close to Charlestown:

  • Malvern

Bus stations close to Charlestown:

  • General Warren Blvd & Morehall Rd
  • General Warren Blvd & Otis - FS
  • Morehall Rd & Atwater Dr - FS

Alternative route by bus and train via LINK, KEYSTONE SERVICE and 206

To get from Caln to Charlestown in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the LINK bus from Handicrafters station to Parkesburg Train Station (Amtrak) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the KEYSTONE SERVICE train and finally take the 206 bus from Paoli Regional Rail Station station to General Warren Blvd & Otis - FS station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 49 min.

169min
Walk to bus station
Bus - LINKLINK
Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
Bus - 206
206
Leaves from Handicrafters

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Handicrafters
    ID 99141
    0.89 mi • 19 min
  • 2
    Bus - LINKLINK
    Wait for bus
    LINK
    Parkesburg via HC
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Parkesburg Train Station (Amtrak)
    ID 99130
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Parkesburg Amtrak
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
    Wait for train
    KEYSTONE SERVICE
    New York
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Paoli
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Paoli Regional Rail Station
    ID 1874
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 206206
    Wait for bus
    206
    Commons at Great Valley
  • 9
    Ride to bus station General Warren Blvd & Otis - FS
    Ride to bus station
    General Warren Blvd & Otis - FS
    ID 15301
    25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Caln to Charlestown?

    The fastest way takes 96 minutes, using Bus line PAO, Bus line 206.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Caln to Charlestown?

    The alternative route takes 169 minutes, using Bus line LINK, Bus line KEYSTONE SERVICE, Bus line 206.

  • Is there a direct train between Caln and Charlestown in Philadelphia?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 36 min.

  • Which train line goes from Caln to Charlestown in Philadelphia?

    The PAO train line goes from #516 - Center City Philadelphia station near Caln to Paoli station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till General Warren Blvd & Otis - FS station near Charlestown in Philadelphia

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

    The total travel time between Caln and Charlestown in Philadelphia by train and bus is about 1 hr 36 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Caln to get to Charlestown in Philadelphia?

    Get on the PAO train from the #516 - Center City Philadelphia station near Caln in Philadelphia.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Caln and Charlestown in Philadelphia?

    Get off the train at the General Warren Blvd & Otis - FS stop, which is closest to Charlestown in Philadelphia.

  • How much is the train fare from Caln to Charlestown?

    The ride from Caln to Charlestown costs $5.75.

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