How to get from Cheltenham to Downingtown by bus, subway and train?

By bus, subway and train

To get from Cheltenham to Downingtown in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one bus line, one subway line and one train line: take the 16 bus from Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av Loop station to 15th St & Market St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MFL subway and finally take the KEYSTONE SERVICE train from 30th Street station to Downingtown station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 36 min.

96min
Bus - 16
16
Subway - MFL
Subway - MFL
Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
Leaves from Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av Loop

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Cheltenham
  • 2
    Bus - 1616
    Wait for bus
    16
    15th-Market
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    15th St & Market St
    ID 515
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    15th St Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - MFL
    Wait for subway
    MFL
    69th Street Transportation Center - All Stops
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    30th St Station
    2 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    30th Street
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
    Wait for train
    KEYSTONE SERVICE
    Harrisburg
  • 9
    Ride to train station Downingtown
    Ride to train station
    Downingtown
    38 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus, light rail and train

To get from Cheltenham to Downingtown in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one bus line, one light rail line and one train line: take the 16 bus from Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av Loop station to 15th St & Market St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 34 light rail and finally take the KEYSTONE SERVICE train from 30th Street station to Downingtown station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 36 min.

96min
Bus - 16
16
Light Rail - 34
34
Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
Leaves from Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av Loop

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Cheltenham
  • 2
    Bus - 1616
    Wait for bus
    16
    15th-Market
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    15th St & Market St
    ID 515
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Market Street Trolley
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - 3434
    Wait for light rail
    34
    61st-Baltimore
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    22nd St
    ID 20661
    3 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    30th Street
    560 yd • 7 min
  • 8
    Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
    Wait for train
    KEYSTONE SERVICE
    Harrisburg
  • 9
    Ride to train station Downingtown
    Ride to train station
    Downingtown
    38 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Cheltenham to Downingtown

The distance between Cheltenham, Philadelphia and Downingtown, Philadelphia is approximately 41.7 mi, which can typically be travelled in 96 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cheltenham to Downingtown by bus, subway 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 Cheltenham

Cheltenham is located at Cheltenham, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av - Fs.

Train stations close to Cheltenham:

  • Elkins Park
  • Washington Lane
  • Stenton

Bus stations close to Cheltenham:

  • Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av - Fs
  • Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av
  • Cheltenham Av & Limekiln Pk

Public transit stations close to Downingtown, Philadelphia

Downingtown is located at Downingtown, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Lancaster Av & Viaduct Av.

Train stations close to Downingtown:

  • Downingtown
  • Thorndale

Bus stations close to Downingtown:

  • Lancaster Av & Viaduct Av
  • Lancaster Av & Hunt Av
  • Lancaster Av & Manor Av

Related Routes

By bus, light rail and train

To get from Cheltenham to Downingtown in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one bus line, one light rail line and one train line: take the 16 bus from Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av Loop station to 15th St & Market St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 34 light rail and finally take the KEYSTONE SERVICE train from 30th Street station to Downingtown station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 36 min.

96min
Bus - 16
16
Light Rail - 34
34
Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
Leaves from Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av Loop

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Cheltenham
  • 2
    Bus - 1616
    Wait for bus
    16
    15th-Market
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    15th St & Market St
    ID 515
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Market Street Trolley
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - 3434
    Wait for light rail
    34
    61st-Baltimore
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    22nd St
    ID 20661
    3 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    30th Street
    560 yd • 7 min
  • 8
    Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
    Wait for train
    KEYSTONE SERVICE
    Harrisburg
  • 9
    Ride to train station Downingtown
    Ride to train station
    Downingtown
    38 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Downingtown?

    The fastest way takes 96 minutes, using Bus line 16, Bus line MFL, Bus line KEYSTONE SERVICE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Cheltenham to Downingtown?

    The alternative route takes 96 minutes, using Bus line 16, Bus line 34, Bus line KEYSTONE SERVICE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Cheltenham and Downingtown in Philadelphia?

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

  • Which bus line goes from Cheltenham to Downingtown in Philadelphia?

    The 16 bus line goes from 15th-Market station near Cheltenham to 15th St & Market St station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one train line till Downingtown station near Downingtown in Philadelphia

  • How long does it take to travel from Cheltenham to Downingtown in Philadelphia by bus, subway and train?

    The total travel time between Cheltenham and Downingtown in Philadelphia by bus, subway and train is about 1 hr 36 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Cheltenham to get to Downingtown in Philadelphia?

    Get on the 16 bus from the 15th-Market stop near Cheltenham in Philadelphia.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Cheltenham and Downingtown in Philadelphia?

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

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