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How to get from Charlestown to Thorndale by bus?

By bus

To get from Charlestown to Thorndale in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 206 bus from General Warren Blvd & Otis - FS station to Paoli Regional Rail Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 204 bus and finally take the 135 bus from Exton Square Parkway & Mall Entrance station to Lincoln Hwy & Municipal Dr - Mbfs station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 49 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

109min$3.00
Bus - 206
206
Bus - 204
204
Bus - 135
135
Walk to Thorndale
Leaves from General Warren Blvd & Otis - FS

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Charlestown
  • 2
    Bus - 206206
    Wait for bus
    206
    Paoli Rail Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Paoli Regional Rail Station
    ID 1874
    25 min
  • 4
    Bus - 204204
    Wait for bus
    204
    Eagleview
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Exton Square Mall & North Entrance
    ID 30418
    23 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Exton Square Parkway & Mall Entrance
    ID 26868
    40 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
    34 min
  • 9
    Walk to Thorndale
    Walk to
    Thorndale
    200 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Charlestown to Thorndale in Philadelphia, take the 206 bus from General Warren Blvd & Otis - FS station to Paoli Regional Rail Station station. Next, take the PAO train from Paoli station to Thorndale station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 18 min. The ride fare is $5.75.

78min$5.75
Bus - 206
206
Train - PAO
PAO
Walk to Thorndale
Leaves from General Warren Blvd & Otis - FS

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Charlestown
  • 2
    Bus - 206206
    Wait for bus
    206
    Paoli Rail Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Paoli Regional Rail Station
    ID 1874
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Paoli
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - PAOPAO
    Wait for train
    PAO
    #9531 - Thorndale
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Thorndale
    34 min
  • 7
    Walk to Thorndale
    Walk to
    Thorndale
    0.51 mi • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Charlestown to Thorndale

The distance between Charlestown, Philadelphia and Thorndale, Philadelphia is approximately 24.8 mi, which can typically be travelled in 109 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Charlestown to Thorndale by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Philadelphia – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Charlestown

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

Bus stations close to Charlestown:

  • General Warren Blvd & Morehall Rd
  • Morehall Rd & Atwater Dr - FS
  • Morehall Rd & Flat 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:

  • Downingtown
  • Thorndale

Bus stations close to Thorndale:

  • Lincoln Hwy & Municipal Dr
  • Lincoln Hwy & James Buchanan Dr
  • Lincoln Hwy & Municipal Dr - Mbfs

By bus and train

To get from Charlestown to Thorndale in Philadelphia, take the 206 bus from General Warren Blvd & Otis - FS station to Paoli Regional Rail Station station. Next, take the PAO train from Paoli station to Thorndale station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 18 min. The ride fare is $5.75.

78min$5.75
Bus - 206
206
Train - PAO
PAO
Walk to Thorndale
Leaves from General Warren Blvd & Otis - FS

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Charlestown
  • 2
    Bus - 206206
    Wait for bus
    206
    Paoli Rail Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Paoli Regional Rail Station
    ID 1874
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Paoli
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - PAOPAO
    Wait for train
    PAO
    #9531 - Thorndale
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Thorndale
    34 min
  • 7
    Walk to Thorndale
    Walk to
    Thorndale
    0.51 mi • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 109 minutes, using Bus line 206, Bus line 204, Bus line 135.

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

    The alternative route takes 78 minutes, using Bus line 206, Bus line PAO.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 49 min.

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

    The 206 bus line goes from Paoli Rail Station station near Charlestown to Paoli Regional Rail Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Thorndale station near Thorndale in Philadelphia

  • How long does it take to travel from Charlestown to Thorndale in Philadelphia by bus?

    The total travel time between Charlestown and Thorndale in Philadelphia by bus is about 1 hr 49 min.

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

    Get on the 206 bus from the Paoli Rail Station stop near Charlestown in Philadelphia.

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

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Charlestown to Thorndale?

    The ride from Charlestown to Thorndale costs $3.00.

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